General Requirements to be a Peer Tutor:

• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Currently enrolled in at least 6 units
• Enrollment or completion of Peer Tutor Training Course (INDIS 110)
• Recommendation from Columbia faculty for the courses the applicant wishes to tutor
• Interview with Instructional Assistant and/or center Coordinator
• Completion of Tutor Application and Columbia/YCCD paperwork

Other desirable characteristics of a tutor:

• Patience during the learning process, flexibility, an interest in helping others, and a willingness to assist with other projects during slower times.

If you are interested in being a tutor, we encourage you to stop by and visit with current tutors to find out how fun and rewarding being a tutor can be. For additional information and an application download the AAC Application Packet and follow the instructions in the packet (pdf).*

If you are a faculty member and wish to recommend a student as a tutor, please click here to download the Faculty Recommendation Form.* Sign the form, give it to a student you wish to recommend, and ask him/her to visit Elissa or Craig at the AAC.