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.