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Participate in Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

Why should I attend Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)?

Improve Letter Grade

Students that participate in PASS, by attending at least 6 sessions throughout the semester, increase academic performance by one letter grade.

Find Answers

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) are a great time to get your questions answered and work on practice problems.

Graduate

Using PASS early in a college career increases persistence to graduation by 10%.

Become a PASS Leader

Get paid to learn with your peers!

Benefits

Reinforce content knowledge
Build a strong relationship with faculty
Get training and experience for your resume
Flexible Schedule - 10 hours a week for $12 an hour

Qualifications

You have taken the class you would like to support and received at least a B+
You are at least in your second year at USU
A recommendation from your professor goes a long way

Commitments

Hold 2 review sessions a week and super sessions before tests
Attend weekly training meetings
Communicate with your faculty partner weekly
Outreach to answer questions
Participate and submit work in the Canvas Training Modules

How to Apply

We hire for the upcoming semester about a month before the previous one ends (Summer and Fall - March, Spring - November)
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Submit: your recommendation letter or class preference, resume, cover letter, and most recent transcript

What if I need added help?

PASS leaders are available to provide student success brokering to academic resources such as tutoring, USU engagement, faculty and other learning assistance. Please fill out the form below to ask us a question. Someone will point you in the right direction!