Become a Paid or Volunteer Tutor
Are you interested in a position that not only helps fellow students, but contributes to your own growth and professional success? If so, consider applying to be a paid or volunteer tutor with GUTS!
Paid Tutoring
There are no paid tutoring positions available at this time.
Typically, GUTS posts paid tutoring positions on the Student Jobs site. Hiring for these positions typically takes place at the end of fall and spring semesters.
Volunteer Tutoring
Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Consider becoming a volunteer tutor with one of our language programs for Spring 2025. Registration forms for spring will open in late November.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can be a tutor?
All UW-Madison students who are currently enrolled in classes and in good academic standing with the institution are eligible to tutor. See below for each programs specific requirements.
- Academic Match
- If you’re interested in tutoring for Academic Match, you need to have completed the course, or an equivalent course, and have earned an A or AB as a final grade. Additionally, Academic Match tutors need to have a minimum of a 3.25 overall GPA.
- Conversational English
- If you’re interested in tutoring for Conversational English, you need to be a native, fluent, or advanced English speaker.
- World Language Learners
- If you’re interested in tutoring for World Language Learners, you need to be a native, fluent, or advanced speaker of the language you’d like to tutor.
What are the benefits of being a tutor?
There are many benefits to tutoring, including:
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills
- Increased learning and course knowledge
- Relevant experience for your resume and job, graduate school, law/medical school applications
- Opportunity to meet other students and connect with UW-Madison staff
- Building relationships with course instructors
I'm interested, but have questions. Who should I contact?
Please direct questions to Caitlin at caitlin.farrellhaven@wisc.edu.