About Study Partners

Study Partners offers free peer tutoring to undergraduate students at Auburn University.  Our goal is to promote academic excellence through peer-to-peer assistance by helping students develop the study skills necessary to succeed in their core courses and encourage them to grow as confident, self-directed learners.  


What can I expect from my Study Partners tutor?

Students may expect the following from their experience with Study Partners:

  • Confidentiality, Patience, and Respect;
  • Knowledge about the subject area being tutored;
  • A concentrated effort to aid in understanding difficult material;
  • Good communication skills and help with study skill development;
  • Ability to help identify learning obstacles and ways to overcome them;
  • Ability to model good student behaviors

Academic Support is committed to serving all Auburn University students, and peer tutoring is designed to be a safe learning environment where all students are welcome, appreciated, and supported by their peers. In tutoring sessions, you can expect that the presence of any physical, verbal, graphic, written, or electronic representations of language, images, or behavior that create a hostile or intimidating environment will not be accepted. Additionally, insults related to ability, appearance, culture, gender, home language, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or social class will not be tolerated.

When is Study Partners peer tutoring available?

Study Partners peer tutoring is offered each semester, typically beginning two weeks into the semester and concluding before final exams. Students can schedule free, one-on-one appointments through Advise Assist (Mondays – Thursdays, 9:00am – 5:00pm) or through the Knack online platform/mobile app at a day and time mutually decided upon by the student and the Peer Tutor. Students are able to participate in one session per day per course, as long as a tutor is available. Learn more about scheduling options on the “Make an Appointment” page!


What students say about Study Partners:

“[My Peer Tutor] was so awesome! She is so knowledgeable on the subject and now I have a much better idea about the information for the chapter I am studying. She is so great at explaining information!”

“[The Peer Tutor] was very helpful and he made me feel more prepared for my exam. He helped me learn at my own pace and took the time to explain the material in depth.”

“I came in with very little understanding of the concepts and [the Peer Tutor] made them easy to understand and apply!”

“[My Peer Tutor] was so helpful! She asked me questions about how I learned best and gave me study advice based off of my answers. She told me about the resources and habits that helped her be successful in this course.”


Meet the Peer Tutoring Leadership Team

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Allison Stadler, M.Ed.

Coordinator, Course Support

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Justin Childs

Graduate Assistant, Study Partners Peer Tutoring

Savannah Chernetsky

Tutor Mentor

Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering 

“I am super excited to serve as a Tutor Mentor this semester because it is an opportunity to not only help other students but to help other tutors! I have been lucky enough to work with Academic Support for two years, and I cannot think of a better way to give back to the program since it has helped me so much!”

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Anniston Dodson

Tutor Mentor

Major: Biomedical Sciences

“Students should use Study Partners because it is a FREE educational tool that helps students who thrive in a one-on-one learning environment. It is also super convenient and easy to sign up for a tutoring session!”

Harshini Kannan

Tutor Mentor

Major: Biomedical Sciences

“I love working with Study Partners because it allows me to connect with other students and help them become more confident with course material!”

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Daniel Morris

Tutor Mentor

Major: Biomedical Sciences

“Students should use Study Partners because all of us have been through the same classes and have good strategies for succeeding in them. It doesn’t matter if you feel like you know nothing in the class or have a pretty good understanding of the material, we’re happy to help at any level. College is hard, and we’re here to make it a little bit easier!”

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Hattie Noden

Tutor Mentor

Major: Cellular/Molecular Microbiology

“I love working with Study Partners because I get to help other Auburn students achieve their goals by helping them succeed in their classes. Students should use Study Partners because not only do we help students understand difficult material, but we also suggest different study strategies too!”

Caitlin Nugent

Tutor Mentor

Major: Actuarial Science (Minors in Aviation Management & Business)

“I am excited to serve to become a role model for other peer tutors. My Tutor Mentors were people I looked up to and I hope to do the same!”

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John Shefrin

Tutor Mentor

Major: Accounting and Finance

“I am excited to serve as a Tutor Mentor because I enjoy seeing other students succeed in their courses; and want to help facilitate a welcoming, positive learning environment.”

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Carson Walters

Tutor Mentor

Major: Biomedical Sciences

“Students should use Study Partners because the tutoring sessions are very relaxed and the tutors are not intimidating at all. Peer tutors also have great insight on course material and test-taking strategies.”

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Faith Wix

Tutor Mentor

Major: Genetics

“I enjoy working with Study Partners because I love helping students succeed in their classes. I know some classes can be tricky and being able to pass on any tips and tricks and help a student succeed fills me with so much joy!”

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Sophie Young

Tutor Mentor

Major: Anthropology

“Auburn students should use Study Partner because it is personal, one-on-one tutoring from people who have taken the class, who care about your learning, and are more than willing to help you succeed.”