Academic Support & Career Development Unit (ASCDU)
ASCDU Tutorial Program
Tutoring is meant to assist student athletes in their acquisition and understanding of course material. Tutors are not intended to teach course material. Tutors are there to clarify and elaborate on material covered in course readings and lectures. Student athletes should come prepared to tutorial sessions and have all necessary course materials, such as books, notes, and course packets. Student athletes are expected to be active participants in tutorial sessions. Free tutorial assistance is available to all student athletes.
Visit the Forms & Applications page if you are interested in becoming a tutor or mentor. ASCDU Tutor/Mentor Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Tutor Program Links
Links to additional tutoring on campus
Apply to be a tutor/mentor for ASCDU
Tutor questions should be directed to Sharon Staples
What to Consider Before Requesting a Tutor
What are the goals that I would like to accomplish from tutoring?
How much time will I need to spend with a tutor each week?
Will a session in this course be a productive use of both mine and the tutor’s time?
Do I need regular help or am I more interested in exam review sessions?
Do I know what type of learning I am?
If you have questions or concerns, please contact ASCDU Program Coordinator.
How to Request a Tutor
Student athletes obtain an ASCDU Tutor Request Form at the ASCDU Comcast or Gossett office, or through the ASCDU Tutor Request Online at www.umterps.com.
When filling out the availability section of the form be sure to leave enough time for being ready/walking/eating (i.e. if your practice ends at four, and you need a half hour to get to your session, be sure to include that in your unavailable times).
The completed Tutor Request form is presented to the ASCDU Program Coordinator, and appointments will be scheduled based on the availability noted by the student athlete and the tutor schedules.
Email notification of tutor assignment will be sent to the student athlete and their ASCDU counselor.
In the event that no appropriate tutor is available, the ASCDU Program Coordinator will contact campus resources to identify potential tutors. In the meantime, the student athlete should seek assistance from the professor to identify alternative tutorial support, such as office hours or other campus tutoring. Student athletes should also consult with their ASCDU Counselor about additional campus resources.
Tutoring Sessions and Policies
Tutor sessions are normally scheduled to occur at least one or two times per week for one or two hours.
Tutoring sessions are expected to begin and end on time.
Student-athletes must swipe their UMD ID into the computer at the start and at the end of each assigned session.
If a conflict arises and the student-athlete is unable to attend a tutoring session, immediate communication with the student-athlete's ASCDU Counselor or the Program Coordinator must occur. Policy requires 24 hour notice for any non-emergency conflicts.
A tutoring session will be terminated in the event that a student-athlete exceeds 3 unexcused absences for an assignment. An email notification will be sent to the student-athlete and their ASCDU Counselor.
All academic communication related to the tutorial function between tutor and student athlete must be done at the ASCDU office. Therefore, student athletes and tutors MAY NOT exchange telephone numbers, email addresses, instant messenger screen names, or by “Facebook/MySpace” to discuss their academic tutorial
Tutorial Program
Do you want to tutor student athletes for the ASCDU?
We accept applications throughout the year for all subjects. We are currently accepting applications for the Fall and Spring semesters.
To apply, complete the ASCDU Tutor/Mentor Application and drop it off at ASCDU suite 1697, 1st floor Comcast Center, attention Sharon Staples, ASCDU Program Coordinator. The application includes the faculty recommendation form that must be completed. Additionally, you will need to include a copy of your unofficial transcript.
If you have any additional questions please contact Sharon Staples at 301-314-0690 or 301-314-7043.
Tutor Application & Schedule Form 
The application includes the faculty recommendation form also. Please include a copy of your unofficial transcript with your application.
We accept applications throughout the year for all subjects.
How does the Tutorial Program work?
Free tutorial assistance is available to all student-athletes. Tutoring is meant to assist student-athletes in their acquisition and understanding of course material. Tutors are not intended to teach course material. Tutors are there to clarify and elaborate on material covered in course readings and lectures. Student-athletes should come prepared to tutorial sessions and have all necessary course materials, such as books, notes, and course packets. Student-athletes are expected to be active participants in tutorial sessions.
