Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Course List
List of classes with PASS and the PASS leader assigned to the course
What is the Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) program?
The Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) program is a peer academic support program offered to students that are registered for breadth education courses. This is a service that the student has already paid for through their tuition and fees.
PASS sessions are typically twice a week, each lasting for 1-hour. PASS leaders also hold 2-hour super sessions to help students prepare for exams and larger assignments.
Accreditation
USU has earned historic accreditation for its Peer Assisted Study Sessions Program (formerly Supplemental Instruction).
Our Mission
The mission of the Peer Assisted Study Sessions program is to operate a student-led, staff-supported initiative that fosters effective habits of mind. We support students enrolled in general education courses through a collaborative environment. Participants actively apply learning strategies to course content in order to enhance their understanding and improve academic performance.
Core Competencies
Organize
Self-management is an essential component of social emotional learning. Self-management is the ability to set and work toward personal and academic goals without significant deviation (Landmark School Outreach, 2020).
Collaborate
Employers expect that prospective hires with an undergraduate college degree not only have expertise in their discipline, but strong communication skills as well. Executives rank communication skills as the second most important soft skill desired (NACTA, 2015).
Analyze
Self and peer assessment are important skills for professional development and lifelong learning. Self-assessment increases confidence, responsibility, and critical thinking (Papanthymou and Darra, 2018)
Think Critically
Studies have shown Inquiry-Based Learning can improve student learning outcomes including academic performance, critical thinking, and motivation (UNC at Charlotte, 2017).
Student Testimonials
Participating in PASS
"I found the... study sessions super beneficial! It allowed me to set aside specific time to study and go over class material."
"[This] was the reason I passed my science classes, lifesaver."
"I love them. The fact that I can get a little more out of what we have learned and cover the topics more in depth. I like how this really makes it possible to ask questions without it being a hassle to get a hold of someone where it is an online class."
"The... super sessions were fantastic. Great test review."
"The... sessions helped me immensely on exams and making sure that I actually understood everything that was being taught."
Working with Our PASS Leaders
"The... instructors were quite prepared and knowledgeable and always willing to help with any questions."
"It was a great way to get help when you needed it, and it was also just a good atmosphere to be a part of."
"I love how instructors take time to ask students what different concepts they are having a hard time learning."
"So so helpful! I love the instructors and appreciate the work they put into it!"
"[The] leaders worded things in ways that were a lot easier to comprehend and related to fellow students."