Program Overview

Introduction to the Owl-to-Owl Volunteer Tutoring Program

The Owl-to-Owl Volunteer Tutoring program at Florida Atlantic University is designed to provide students with a wide range of academic course support. This program offers students the opportunity to gain valuable experience while assisting their peers.

Benefits of Becoming an OtO Volunteer Tutor

• Earn 35+ volunteer hours, which are recorded on transcripts for future employers, professional, or graduate schools.
  • 22 tutoring hours (minimum)
  • 2 hours of shadowing
  • 5 hours of beginning-of-semester training
  • 1 hour of self-reflection and supervisory evaluation
  • 10 hours of semester training/workshops
  • 1 end-of-semester meeting
• Professional development
• Build leadership skills
• Become peer mentors
• Enhance academic success skills
• Learn to be an effective "academic coach" for students
• Opportunity to learn about different offices and services across campus
• Network and build connections with student leaders, administrators, and staff
• Ideal for pre-professionals to review material and prepare for admissions exams
• Receive a letter of recommendation
• Obtain tutor training that can be included on résumés, increasing employment chances as a tutor
• Gain experiences and skills that are excellent résumé builders
• Increase chances of being selected as a paid tutor or Supplemental Instruction Leader (SIL) in the following semester

OtO Volunteer Tutor Requirements

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• A- or better in the course(s) to be tutored. Note: The OtO tutoring program does not offer support in math or writing-intensive courses.
• Commitment for the entire semester
• Attendance at all training sessions (training counts towards volunteer hours)
• Minimum of 2 hours of tutoring per week, adhering to scheduled hours for the semester

Program Details

The Owl-to-Owl Volunteer Tutoring program is a semester-long commitment that provides comprehensive training and support to volunteer tutors. By participating in this program, students can develop valuable skills, build their professional network, and contribute to the academic success of their peers.