Academic Success and Achievement Program (ASAP)

ASAP offers free peer tutoring to all first-year students and any student living on campus, including Commuting Buffs, new transfer students and Bear Creek residents.

At ASAP we support first-year students and any others living on campus with adjusting to college life. This includes tutoring in many different classes as well as mentorship in being a successful student. Through our peer led tutoring we help students be successful in their academic studies, remove barriers to signing up and show that tutoring is helpful for anyone. We offer small group tutoring that meets weekly throughout the semester and 1-on-1 one time sessions where students can receive extra help and see how tutoring may work for them.

We are offering a hybrid tutoring model, with both in person and virtual tutoring options available.

We provide:
  • One time or recurring sessions
  • One-on-one or group sessions
  • Trained peer mentors who tutor students taking similar courses and provide ongoing support
  • Study tips, effective exam preparation and support in transitioning to university-level academics
  • In-person or virtual options

Sign up for Tutoring Sessions Using Penji  Penji App logo

ASAP has partnered with Penji to provide a simple mobile and web experience for managing your tutoring. Create an account using  your first.last[at]colorado.edu email on the Penji website.

 

  1. Download the Penji app in the Apple App Store and Google Play 
  2. Open the app and click "Sign Up"
  3. Sign up with your first.last[at]colorado.edu email address
  4. Choose to schedule either a one-time, one-on-one appointment or a weekly recurring group session
  5. Enter your class, pick a time that works for your schedule and select a location

Don't see your course? Email asap@colorado.edu to get help!

Students with accessibility needs should contact the ASAP office for assistance in signing up for a tutoring group. Call us at 303-735-3303 or contact us via email at asap@colorado.edu

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Important things to do before your tutoring session

  • Prior to your tutoring session connect with your Tutor-Mentor via chat in Penji. Introduce yourself and inform your Tutor-Mentor what your goals are and what you hope to get out of your tutoring session. This conversation will continue when you meet, but it doesn’t hurt to get started early!
  • Our Tutor-Mentors lead busy lives and it is important to communicate at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend a scheduled session.
  • At the end of your session, complete a Tutor Session Evaluation in Penji. Your feedback is important to us, so please take a few minutes to provide feedback.

Tips for making the most out of your tutoring sessions

  • Come prepared. This means you should attend class, take notes, read the textbook, attempt the homework and come with questions. Tutor-Mentors will not do your homework for you. They are there to answer questions and help you get to the answer yourself.
  • Tutors guide your learning. They work with you, not for you. They help you think through concepts, share study strategies and develop skills.
  • Tutor-Mentors are students just like you. They are trained and knowledgeable, but do not know everything. Tutor-Mentors provide academic support, but they do not guarantee grades or evaluate your work. You still need to put the effort in before, during and after tutoring sessions for success.

Textbook Lending Library

Check out textbooks for any of your classes for FREE! We have a number of books for many of the general education and lower division classes. Our library is not exhaustive, but we would be happy to check if we have the book you need.

This service is available to all CU students. Simply email asap@colorado.edu for more information. 

When emailing, please include your name, the course number, the book title and edition.