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Guided Study Groups

Guided Study Groups (GSG) are facilitated study groups that support students enrolled in first-year-friendly general education courses. GSG is not individual tutoring – they are collaborative learning environments where students work together.

How do I participate in GSG: 

  • GSG sessions are scheduled throughout the semester and students can attend as their schedule allows. 
  • GSG leaders will share session information on Canvas and during class times when possible.
  • Your faculty member may share GSG session times on their syllabus or course Canvas page.
  • Reserve your spot by visiting psu.mywconline.com. Reservations are not required to attend but they do help session leaders better prepare by knowing how many students to expect. 

Recommendations for a Successful GSG Experience
Regular attendance and preparation are the keys to a successful GSG experience. By reading your course materials, bringing questions to help you better understand, and being willing to work with your peers in a group setting will help you get the most from the study sessions. 

Please note, GSG is not an alternative to class attendance; students should still attend all course lectures and visit faculty office hours. 

What are the benefits of attending GSG? 
GSG sessions can help you:

  • think more critically about your course material, class lectures, and homework 
  • gain a stronger grasp of key concepts through discussions with your peers
  • identify where you need additional support in understanding and applying course concepts and theories build on foundational material and integrate newer knowledge as the content becomes more complex.
  • review and prepare for quizzes and exams.

Fall 2021 courses with a GSG offering: 

  • ENGL 15 – 06, Ron George, lecturer
  • ENGL 15E – 01, Ron George, lecturer
  • HDFS 129 - 02, Barrett Scroggs, assistant professor
  • ECON 102 – 02,. Hanafiah Harvey, associate professor
  • MATH 4 – 03, Beth Neisser, lecturer
  • MATH 21 – 02, Beth Neisser, lecturer
  • PSYCH 100 – 02


When and where are the GSG sessions held?
Check psu.mywconline.com for the most up to date schedule and location of the GSG sessions.

Interested in becoming a future GSG Leader? 
Students who have been successful in the course with an A or B can get a faculty recommendation to become a paid guided study group leader. For more information, contact the Academic Support Director Kendra Wolgast at [email protected].

For individual tutoring, visit the ASC scheduling website at psu.mywconline.com. If you do not see the course you need assistance with, please, schedule an appointment with our Learning Specialist.
 

ASC Services

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