Learning Commons
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.
Winter Quarter Hours
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Biology
Biology 101, 181, 182, and 201 located in the Learning Commons.
Finals Hours:
Sunday (3/15): 10 AM - 2:30 PM (zoom only)
Monday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Business, Economics, and MIS
Business: 102 221, Economics: 130 201 202, and MIS 320 Located in the Cat Center (Shaw 413)
Finals Week Hours:
Monday: 9 AM - 3 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 2 PM
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Chemistry
Chemistry 112, 181, and 182 Located in the Learning Commons.
Monday: 12 PM - 2 PM
Wednesday: 12 PM - 2 PM
Thursday: 12 PM - 2 PM
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Computer Science
CS Des Moines - Computer Science 302, 312, and Math 260.
Tuesday: 9 AM - 10 AMWednesday: 9 AM - 1 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 2 PM
CS Ellensburg - Computer Science 110, 111, 112, 301, 302, & 311. Located in the Learning Commons
Monday: 10 AM - 11 AM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 11AM & 12 PM - 2 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 11AM & 12 PM - 2 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 11AM & 12 PM - 2 PM
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English
Not Currently Available. Contact the Writing Center for assistance.
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Finance and Accounting
Accounting 251 & 252 Located in the Cat Center (Shaw 413).
Finals Week Hours:
Monday: 9 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 12 PM & 1PM - 4 PM
Finance 370 Located in the Cat Center (Shaw 413).
Finals Week Hours:
Monday: 9 AM - 2 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 2 PM
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Geography
Geography 101 & 107 Located in GIS Lab (Dean 206).
Finals Week Hours:
Monday: 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Geology
Geology 101 Located in Discovery 101.
Finals Week Hours:
Monday: 8 AM - 1 PM
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History
History 101, 102, 103, 143, 301, and 302 Located in the Learning Commons.
Monday: 10 AM - 12 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 12 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 12 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 12 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 12 PM
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Information Technology
Not Currently Available
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Math
Not Currently Available. Contact the Subject Specific and Math tutors for assistance.
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Music
Music 245 Located in McIntyre 217.
Monday: 11 AM - 1 PM
Wednesday: 5 PM - 7 PM
Friday: 11 AM - 1 PM
Music 145 & 145A Located in McIntyre 120.
Monday: 1 PM - 4 PM
Tuesday: 12 PM - 3 PM
Music 152A & 153A Located in McIntyre 213 (Piano Lab).Monday: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Nutrition
Nutrition 101, 240, 347, 350, and 446 located in the Learning Commons.
Finals Hours:
Sunday (3/15): 10 AM - 2:30 PM (zoom only)
Monday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Physics
Physics 122, 181, and 182 located in Discovery 201.
Monday*: 12:30 PM - 3 PM & 4 PM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 12:30 PM - 3 PM & 4 PM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 12:30 PM - 2 PM & 4 PM - 5 PM
*Closed 1/19/2026 and 2/16/2026 for MLK and President's day. Make up sessions will be held 1/22 and 2/19 same time and location. -
Political Science
Political Science 101 & 210 Located in the Learning Commons.
Monday: 10 AM - 12 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 12 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 12 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 12 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 12 PM
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Psychology
Psychology 362 Located in Psych 220.
Monday: 11 AM - 12 PM
Tuesday: 2 PM - 3 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 11 AM
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Theatre
Theatre 107 & 120 Located in Hebeler 106.
Finals Week Hours:
Monday: 10:30 AM - 1 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 12:30 PM
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World Languages
Not Currently Available
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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