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Peer Assisted Learning

Welcome to Peer-Assisted Learning (PALs)!

No need to schedule an appointment! Just drop in and attend a group session listed below. Have a question? Call 509-963-1270 or email us at learningcommons@cwu.edu.

PALs Tutoring Groups are learning communities, focused on a specific course and section, where students practice positive study habits, learn new study skills/strategies, get to know their classmates, and strengthen their understanding of class content. PALs groups meet weekly, led by a trained Group Facilitator.

Facilitators are CWU students who have successfully completed the course with a 3.3 or higher. PALs sessions will include an overview of key concepts for that week, problem-based group activities and practice problems, test preparation, and study skills/strategies.

PALs sessions typically start the second week of classes and will be in-person and/or online through Zoom.

Faculty, would you like to request to have PALs support for your courses? Fill out the Peer Assisted Learning Request form.

Please check each individual subject for specifics on current PALs locations, dates, and times.

Spring Quarter Hours

Business and Economics
BUS 102, BUS 221, ECON 130, ECON 201, ECON 202, and MIS 320:

In the CAT Center, in the Shaw-Smyser building, and via Zoom:

https://cwu.zoom.us/j/88903228146
- Monday 2-5 PM
- Tuesday 1-4 PM
- Wednesday 3-5 PM
- Thursday 2-5 PM
- Friday 1-4 PM (No MIS)
Finance and Accounting
FIN 370: In the Learning Commons, in Brooks Library, and via Zoom: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/81453257097
- Tuesday, 9am-12pm.
- Thursday, 9am-11am.
ACCT 251 & 252: in the Accounting Room, in the Shaw-Smyser building, and via Zoom: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/82114080046
- Tuesday, 12pm-2pm.
- Wednesday, 12pm-1pm.
- Thursday, 12pm-2pm.
Chemistry
Chemistry: in the Learning Commons, in Brooks Library:
- Chemistry 183 & 182: Mondays, 2-4pm.
- Chemistry 183 & 111: Thursdays, 3-5pm.
- Chemistry 111 & 182: Fridays, 2-4pm.
Math

Math 100B: Mondays, 4:30-7:30pm, in Black Hall, room 141.
And Zoom: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/82939714519

Math 152: Tuesdays, 3-5pm, in Samuelson, room 103.
And Zoom: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/82939714519

Math 100A, Math 100B, and Math 152: Wednesdays, 9-11 am, in Black Hall, room 141.

Math 100A: Thursdays, 3-6 pm, in Samuelson, room 103.
Psychology
PSY 362

In the Learning Commons, in Brooks Library: and on Zoom:

Mondays
- 3-6pm
- https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76123663782pwd=IYWSXM4jH68QgaMGgpxbawwpYCFaby.1Links to an external site.
Wednesdays
- 3-5pm
- https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73086098597?pwd=XHu2dVdSXCaqQn0nXwO1ssTnzLFg1G.1
World Languages
Japanese PALs, 1st and 2nd year: In the Learning Commons, in Brooks Library:
- Mondays 4-6pm.
- Wednesdays 5-6pm.
Spanish 1st and 2nd year PALs: In the Learning Commons, in Brooks Library. And on Zoom: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/87427194044
- Tuesdays 3pm-4pm
- Thursdays 3pm-4pm
- Fridays 1pm-2pm
English
ENG 320:

On Zoom: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/85471381771
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
  - 5:30-7PM
Physics
PHYS 113, 123, 182, and 183

Discovery Hall Room 204
- Tuesday: 2:30-3:30pm
- Wednesday: 2:00-3:00pm
- Thursday: 12-1pm
- Friday: 11am-1pm
Music
Music 146: in the McIntyre Building:
- Monday, 5-7pm, room 217.
- Tuesday, 5-7pm, room 217.
- Thursday, 4-5pm, room 217.
- Friday, 5-7pm, room 220.
MUS 146A: in the McIntyre Building:
- Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8pm, room 120.
- Friday, 3:30-5:30pm, room 217.
Music 246: Monday through Thursday, 4-6pm, in room 220, in the McIntyre Building.

Music/Piano PALs Tutoring: in the McIntyre Building's Piano Lab:
- Mondays, 4-5pm.
- Fridays, 1-2pm.
Nutrition

Nutrition 101: in the Learning Commons, in Brooks Library:

Monday: In-person & Virtual

11:00 AM -12:00 PM

Location: Learning Commons in Brooks Library

Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72107384110?pwd=mXsYdsrazsSgacWrmpEsyaSMp8MJaE.1

Tuesday: In-person & Virtual

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Learning Commons in Brooks Library

Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75255592400?pwd=heZbf1kCnX8wpqHyKyaX1PEyMqvbhF.1

Wednesday: In-person & Virtual

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Learning Commons in Brooks Library

Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74141323969?pwd=C1g0bHNBdJaeTR8MO7CR1CKY7H1Fay.1

Friday: In-person only.

2-4pm.

Political Science
Political Science 101: Farrell Hall, Room 212.
- Mondays, 11am-12pm.
- Wednesdays, 1-2pm.
Political Science 210: Farrell Hall, Room 111.
- Tuesday, 2-3pm.
- Friday, 1-2pm.
Political Science 260: Farrell Hall, Room 212.
- Mondays, 4-5pm.
- Thursdays, 3-4pm.
Political Science 270: Farrell Hall, Room 212.
- Mondays, 4-5pm.
- Wednesdays, 1-2pm.
Political Science 280: Farrell Hall, Room 212.
- Tuesday, 3-4pm.
- Friday, 12-1pm.
Biology

Biology PALs sessions in the Learning Commons, in Brooks Library.

Bio 101: Tuesdays, 10am-12pm.

Bio 201: Tuesdays, 2-4pm.
Geology

Geology 101: Mondays, 3pm-4pm, in Discovery Hall, room 110.

And on Zoom! Zoom link: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/85183368070

Geology 107: Thursdays, 11am-12pm, in Discovery Hall, room 110.*

And on Zoom! Zoom link: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/87130942995

*The May 16 Geology session, in-person and on Zoom, is cancelled.

Geology 108: Mondays, 12pm-1pm, in Discovery Hall, room 110.

And on Zoom! Zoom link: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/84583265666
Anthropology
Anthropology 107, 110, 120, and 130: In Dean Hall, 2nd Floor, Lobby:
- Mondays, 11am-1pm
- Wednesdays, 11am-1pm
- Fridays, 10-11am
Information Technology
IT 202, 359, 165, 260, 365, 468, 482

Farrell Hall 101 and zoom: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/87897215415
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
  - 10am-1pm & 2-4pm.
Geography

Geography 101 & 107: Wednesdays, 11am-1pm, in Dean Hall, room 211.

Geography 301: Mondays, 11am-1pm, in Dean Hall, room 206D (annex room, which is directly adjoining the GIS lab).
Computer Science
Computer Science 110, 111, and 112 (Ellensburg):
- Monday: 3-4pm, Zoom: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/81503775693
- Tuesday, 4-6pm, Samuelson, room 149, and Zoom: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/81503775693
- Friday:
  - 10-11am: Zoom: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/81503775693
  - 3-5pm: Samuelson, room 149, and Zoom: https://cwu.zoom.us/j/81503775693
Computer Science: Des Moines Cohort:

Monday through Friday, 10am-12pm, via Zoom.https://zoom.us/j/91716081794?pwd=Y2tFMVoxS0FvZC9OdUdaVTJPRjhWZz09
History

History 103 PALs Sessions:
In the Learning Commons, in Brooks Library:
Monday-Friday, 11am-2pm.

Please note that the schedule is populated during the first week of classes so we can survey students about the best possible meeting times. The schedule will update as we finalize times, and they will typically be complete prior to the second week of classes each quarter. While most PALS sessions are in-person, some subjects may be online only or have an online option.

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