Supplemental Instruction

Build confidence and strengthen your course-specific skills

Supplemental Instruction is a free, course-specific study program led by students, for students. SI sessions give you a regular opportunity to review class material, work through difficult topics and prepare for exams with other students in your course.

When you regularly attend SI, you can develop stronger study habits, build confidence, connect with classmates and strengthen your understanding of course material.

Learn with your peers

SI sessions are led by students who have successfully completed the course and are trained to help their peers develop effective study strategies.

During SI sessions, you might:

  • Review class material and practice applying what you’ve learned.
  • Work through difficult topics and problems with your classmates.
  • Discuss different approaches, ask questions and explain your thinking.
  • Build study skills and confidence that you can use in other courses.

SI Leaders do not replace your instructor or reteach course lectures. Instead, they help you work through course material, ask questions, try different approaches to challenging topics, learn from your peers and strengthen your understanding of the course.

Three students study together in a classroom at a table.

Free and easy to attend

SI is free for all students and registration is not required. Just drop in and participate.

For the best experience, bring any course materials you may need.

Questions?

Paul Krouss
Library Building Room 210M

Supplemental Instruction Schedule

Find session times and locations for each course in the schedule tables.

Fall 2026 Supported Courses and Schedule

History 105

Location: Writing Center, Library (VLIB 203)

DayTimeSI Leader
Monday12:30–1:30 p.m.Eduardo Lara
Wednesday10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.McKenna Taylor
ThursdayNoon–1 p.m.Eduardo Lara

Chemistry 105

Location: Netzhammer Hall, Room 130

DayTimeSI Leader
Monday3–5 p.m.Jason Choi
Tuesday1:30–2:30 p.m.Sophie Knight
Tuesday3:30–4:30 p.m.Sophie Knight

Chemistry 345

Location: Netzhammer Hall, Room 130

DayTimeSI Leader
Thursday1:30–2:30 p.m.Hayden Vance
Friday12–1 p.m.Hayden Vance

Physics 101

Location: Netzhammer Hall, Room 130

DayTimeSI Leader
Monday1:30–2:30 p.m.Ben Ryan
Friday1:30–2:30 p.m.Ben Ryan
Four students studying with notes at the Supplemental Instruction classroom.

Benefits of Supplemental Instruction

At WSU Vancouver, students who regularly attend SI sessions have earned, on average, a half- to full-letter grade higher than students who did not attend SI sessions.

What students are saying

  • “It was a positive, anxiety-reducing experience.”
  • “It was a great place to find out about resources on campus.”
  • “I received helpful advice on managing my time.”
  • “I was able to make progress with projects and assignments when I hit a roadblock.”

Become a SI Leader

How to become a SI Leader

Interested in becoming an SI Leader? All positions are posted on Handshake.

You can also talk with your course instructor if you’re interested in becoming an SI Leader.

Faculty members may nominate students for SI Leader positions, but nominated students must still apply through Handshake. To nominate a student, faculty can email Faculty Lead for Innovative Pedagogies Paul Krouss.

SI Leader requirements

To become an SI Leader, you must:

  • Have a 3.0 cumulative WSU GPA or higher.
  • Have earned an A or A- in the course for which you would serve as an SI Leader.