We have tutors who can support students in the following courses:

• Biology 1111, 1112, 1113, and 1114
• Chemistry 1206, 1208, 1210, and 1220
• Math 1140, 1141, 1151, and 1152
• Physics 1248, 1250, and 1251

Group tutoring at the AMGEN STEM Learning Center provides structured, collaborative academic support to help you succeed in your STEM courses. You will meet once a week for an 80-minute, in-person session with an experienced undergraduate tutor and a small group of students taking the same course.

What to Expect

• Small-group learning: Groups typically include 4–7 students, allowing you to work through material together while receiving support from your tutor.

• Consistent weekly sessions: You will meet with the same tutor and group at the same day and time each week throughout your enrolled session.

• Structured practice: Each week, your tutor will prepare activities based on the topics you are currently covering in your STEM course.

• Collaborative learning: Sessions may include practice problems, group discussions, review of challenging concepts, and collaborative problem-solving.

• Student participation: You are encouraged to bring questions and suggest topics you would like additional help with so your tutor can tailor sessions to your group's needs.

How Does Group Tutoring Work?

Group tutoring is offered as a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) co-requisite course that you enroll in alongside the corresponding STEM course. It is designed to complement your lecture, recitation, and other course components—not replace them.

Beginning in Spring 2027, all supported group tutoring courses will be divided into two 7-week sessions:

• Session 1: First 7 weeks of the semester (course numbers ending in .01).

• Session 2: Second 7 weeks of the semester (course numbers ending in .02).

• Credit: Each session is worth 0.5 credit hours.

You may enroll in either session or both. Students enrolled in both sessions may be assigned to different tutoring groups or tutors depending on availability.

Because group tutoring is a credit-bearing course, students are expected to attend their weekly sessions and participate regularly.

Group tutoring sessions meet once a week for 80 minutes, in person at the AMGEN STEM Learning Center in Ramseyer Hall.

Each group meets in person at the same scheduled day and time every week throughout its enrolled 7-week session.

Spring 2027 offers two sessions:

• Session 1: First 7 weeks of the semester.

• Session 2: Second 7 weeks of the semester.

Students can view available meeting days, times, and locations when reviewing the group tutoring sections in BuckeyeLink. You may enroll in Session 1, Session 2, or both, depending on your academic needs and schedule.

Weekly group tutoring sessions are about more than just preparing for an exam—they’re also about building a community with your classmates. The more you work together and get to know each other, the more productively you’ll be able to learn and study each week.

Because group tutoring is a course, weekly attendance is required to earn credit. However, there are some exceptions and important attendance policies:

• You will not meet when other classes are cancelled, such as on university holidays and scheduled breaks.
• During weeks with a major assessment (exam, checkpoint, etc.), an alternate meeting format may be used if the assessment takes place before your regularly scheduled group tutoring session. Your group may arrange to meet at an alternate time before the assessment or use our drop-in tutoring services instead.
• Students are permitted up to two absences. One absence may be taken without documentation. A second absence must be excused and requires appropriate documentation.
• Students have until the fifth Friday of the semester to drop the course without receiving a W on their transcript.

If you would like tutoring that is more informal, flexible, or less structured, please read about our drop-in tutoring services below.

Yes, group tutoring is a graded course, but it does not affect your GPA. All group tutoring courses are graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.

For Spring 2027, each 7-week session is worth 0.5 credit hours:

• Session 1: Course numbers ending in .01

• Session 2: Course numbers ending in .02

Students may enroll in Session 1, Session 2, or both.

How Do I Earn a Satisfactory (S) Grade?

To earn a Satisfactory grade, students must complete the following requirements:

• Attend weekly sessions: Attend your scheduled group tutoring sessions in accordance with the attendance policy.

• Complete the Pre-Group Tutoring Survey: Complete the survey at the beginning of your enrolled session. This helps us understand your goals, expectations, and confidence with the course material before tutoring begins.

• Complete the Post-Group Tutoring Survey: Complete the survey at the end of your enrolled session. This gives you an opportunity to reflect on your experience and helps us evaluate how group tutoring supported your learning and confidence.

Both surveys are required components of the group tutoring course and help the AMGEN Learning Center evaluate and improve group tutoring for future students.

S/U grades are not calculated into your GPA. You can read more about Ohio State’s grade policies on the University Advising website: grade policies 

Group tutoring  has the typical fees associated with the course. If you are enrolled in 12-17 credit hours, your total tuition will not change. You can read more about tuition costs on the registrar website.

If you are currently enrolled in 18 credit hours and would like to enroll in group tutoring, please reach out to aslc@osu.edu

Our drop-in tutoring is perfect if you don’t need weekly support or just have a quick question! Drop-in tutoring is a flexible option that allows you to get help when you need it without enrolling in a course or committing to a weekly session.

Drop-in tutoring is available:

• Monday–Friday: 4:00–8:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 2:00–6:00 p.m.
• Saturday: Closed

You do not need to register or make an appointment in advance, and there is no fee to use drop-in tutoring. Simply stop by during our available hours with your questions, assignments, or course materials.

Drop-in tutoring is located at the Amgen STEM Learning Center in Ramseyer Hall, Room 260. Ramseyer Hall is located at 29 W. Woodruff Ave., at the corner of N. High St. and W. Woodruff Ave.

You are also welcome to use the Amgen STEM Learning Center as a quiet study space from 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, even when drop-in tutoring is not taking place.

The Amgen STEM Learning Center is also a great place to study, work on homework, or meet with classmates!

Our space in Ramseyer Hall, Room 260 is open for students to study during the following hours:

• Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 2:00–6:00 p.m.

When you arrive, please check in at the front desk before finding a spot to study. There is no registration or appointment required—just stop by, check in, and get some work done!

Mission Statement: The ASLC strengthens self-efficacy and performance in STEM courses through research-based pedagogical practices.

Vision: The ASLC will be the hub for undergraduate students in STEM courses.

Jennifer Collins, PhD
Associate Director

collins.1711@osu.edu

Sara Alqasem
Instructional Design Specialist

alqasem.3@osu.edu

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.