Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction is a free resource open to all students that helps you figure out how to be successful in your course. It is an internationally recognized academic assistance program designed to help you navigate challenging courses through study sessions that involve interactive group learning with peers in the course.

On average, students who attend WSU Vancouver SI sessions regularly earn a half- to full-letter grade higher than those who attend no sessions.

Trained peer leaders (SI leaders) provide regularly scheduled weekly review sessions. An SI leader is a student who has successfully completed the course at WSU Vancouver, has been recommended by the faculty and meets with the professor to get additional insights.

Guidelines and expectations for SI participation

  • Come with the understanding that learning is a messy process and that SI sessions are a safe space to learn.
  • Complete the attendance form.

Fall 2026 Supported Courses and Schedule

History 105

Location: Writing Center, Library (VLIB 203)

DayTimeTutor
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

DayTimeTutor
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

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

Physics 101

Location: Netzhammer Hall, Room 130

DayTimeTutor
Monday1:30–2:30 p.m.Ben Ryan
Friday1:30–2:30 p.m.Ben Ryan

Reap the benefits!

Students who attend SI sessions learn valuable study skills through peer interactions and are better prepared when they go to tutoring centers or instructor’s office hours.

Here’s what student’s are saying about Supplemental Instruction:

  • Positive, anxiety-reducing experience.
  • It’s a great place to find out about resources on campus.
  • Helpful advice on managing time
  • Able to make progress with projects and assignments when you hit a roadblock.
  • A fresh set of eyes to review class projects and presentations.
Questions?
Email Address van.cb@wsu.edu
Phone 360-546-9155
Locationlocated in the lower level of the Student Services Center, just past the Bookie
ELCA - become SI leaders

How do students become SI leaders?

If you are interested in becoming an SI leader, it is a good idea to discuss this with your course instructor. Additionally, we advertise for these positions via Handshake.

  • SI candidates must maintain a 3.0 cumulative WSU GPA or better.
  • SI candidates must have an A or an A- in the course for which they will be an SI leader.

To nominate a student, faculty can email Faculty Lead for Innovative Pedagogies Paul Krouss.