Program Overview

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic assistance program that uses peer-led group study to help students succeed in traditionally difficult courses – those with high failure and/or withdrawal rates. SI sessions are regularly scheduled, out-of-class study groups that provide students an opportunity to meet with classmates to compare notes, discuss readings and key course concepts, develop study skill strategies and prepare for exams. SI provides structured and planned activities and guides with faculty collaboration on study guides and agenda. Think of it as organized study time.

UCR offers two versions of SI—Open SI and Learning Community SI—the difference being participation. Students enrolled in a Learning Community are mandated to attend SI twice a week. Open SI follows the traditional tenets of Supplemental Instruction with voluntary participation. 

Requirement

No class standing requirements or restrictions.

Application Deadline

Open year round.

Eligibility

Any currently registered UCR undergraduate student.

Average Cost

No additional cost

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