Become a Tutor!
Why Become a Tutor?
Being a tutor has a lot of benefits, but here are just a few!
- You will be a better student
- Tutoring helps you solidify content knowledge
- It helps you develop strong learning habits
- Improves communication skills
- You get to meet new people on campus!
- Helping people is rewarding
- We work around your schedule
- You can update your availability every semester!
- It looks great on your resume
Tutor Eligibility
To be hired as a tutor, you must:
- Be currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at GVSU
- Have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Have received a B+ or higher in the course(s) that you wish to tutor
- Complete tutor application
- Receive positive faculty recommendation(s).
- Commit to tutoring a minimum of 5 hours per week
- Be available to tutor for at least 2 semesters
- Be able to attend required tutor training
Now Hiring for Winter 2026
The Tutoring and Reading Center is now hiring for the Winter 2026 semester. We are currently in need of tutors for the following subjects: Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, and Economics. If you would like to tutor a subject that was not listed, we keep applications for 6 months so if the need for a tutor in your subject area arises, you may still hear from us in the coming months. The priority deadline for applications is Sunday, November 30, 2025.
If you are interested in becoming a tutor, please fill out the Tutor Application below. If you qualify, we will reach out to you to schedule an interview.
Hiring decisions will be made on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Have Questions?
Click the image to read our Frequently Asked Questions about becoming a tutor.
If you still have questions, email us at [email protected].