Study Together, Improve Together

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a program that offers FREE weekly study sessions for students enrolled in targeted courses. At KSU, we have over 150 SI Leaders hosting weekly sessions on both campuses and online.

In Spring 2025, over 4,000 students attended SI Sessions at Kennesaw State University. Students who attended SI Sessions on average had half a letter grade higher in the class, and those who attended 10 or more SI Sessions had over a letter grade higher in the class. View additional data here.

 

 

ICSI Accreditation

Our Program is accredited by the International Center for Supplemental Instruction at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Students who have previously taken the class and earned an A. They know the content and are excited to help guide students through it.

    They are also prepared to share what they have learned about how to study effectively for their course. They will be in class with the students every day, taking notes and listening closely to the professor.

    They are study session facilitators, not mini professors, who provide structure to the study session and help students stay focused on learning.

    Empathetic listeners, resource guides, and most of all, supportive peers.

  • SI Leaders guide students through practice and activities that review and reinforce the material taught in class.

    Students compare notes, discuss important concepts, develop strategies for studying the subject, and test themselves before the professor does!

    Students learn study skills and strategies to help them be successful in the course.

    SI Leaders do not re-lecture, give out their class notes, or do homework for students.

  • All students who want to increase their understanding of course material and improve their grades!

    SI is not a remedial or at-risk program; it is for any student regardless of skill level. Sessions provide an opportunity for all students to learn and grow.

  • SI sessions begin during the second week of every semester.

  • You can attend any SI session, regardless of your class section!

    Check out the SI Study Session Schedule to see if there is an SI Leader assigned to a different section of your course.

    If you are in need of individual tutoring, please visit the following resources:

    Centers Subjects
    SMART Center The SMART Center provides tutoring for all current KSU students in Math, Science, Engineering, Humanities, and Social Science courses.
    Writing Center The KSU Writing Center is here to support your development as a writer so that you become a more articulate and fluent communicator at the university and beyond.
    SPCEET S2 Center The SPCEET Student Success Center provides peer-based academic support for engineering majors in a variety of engineering and engineering technology courses.
    Coles College of Business Tutoring Free tutoring for any Coles College undergraduate course is now available through Knack.
    CCSE Tutoring Lab The CCSE Tutoring Lab welcomes all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in CGDD, CS, CSE, CYBR, IT, and SWE courses!
    CSM Common Study Hours

    Join the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) departments each week during the Fall 2025 semester for Common Study Hours to work on your assignments with support available from CSM faculty and student learning assistants.
    Philosophy Tutoring Support Whether you need general course assistance, paper feedback, or other guidance let our tutors help you get where you want to be!
    Statistics Tutoring Lab Tutoring available for STAT 1401, DATA 1501, and STAT 2332.
    World Languages Tutoring Our team of trained tutors offers one-on-one and group support—online and in person—for a wide range of world languages.
    Tutoring Resources

  • The SI Program targets historically difficult courses. Historically difficult courses are defined as those that typically have a 25% or higher DFW rate. (DFW = rate at which students receive a grade of D or F or withdraw from the class).

    See the SI Study Session Schedule for a complete listing of courses served by SI this semester.

  • Online SI Sessions are held via Microsoft Teams. Simply click the link to join the Teams meeting from the SI Session calendar. You can join from any device that supports Microsoft Teams.

    It may be helpful to install Microsoft Teams beforehand to ensure the process runs smoothly.

    How to access Microsoft Teams

  • No, SI Leaders are not allowed to record their sessions. This rule is in place to ensure that students can feel comfortable participating in SI Sessions.

  • Yes! All students are encouraged to attend to get extra practice and learn new study skills. It's a great way to get to know your peers in a relaxed environment.

  • To qualify to be an SI Leader, you must be enrolled in at least six credit hours at KSU, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have earned an A in the class you want to support.

    SI Leader applications for the upcoming semester usually open in February/March for the next Fall Semester and September/October for the next Spring Semester.

    Learn more about the qualifications and responsibilities of being an SI Leader and keep an eye out for when applications open next.

    Become an SI Leader

Student Testimonials

I’m very grateful I had this resource. I don’t think I could’ve done this class without my SI’s help.

She was the best SI leader ever! Very knowledgeable, organized, friendly and helpful! Put in the effort and time to make awesome activities and information slides!

I really found it beneficial for pursuing my academics. I enjoyed the subject and the SI lessons being taught. I was really happy with the extra help that I received and I would like to say that my SI was the best tutor I had ever received in my life for academics.

Our SI Leader encourages students to engage in learning the material, is enthusiastic, and helps us learn how to study for the tests.

Her SI sessions are lively and fun. She uses a variety of examples from real life situations and makes learning this difficult material fun.

 

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