Join GUTS as a 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 tutor with GUTS!
Paid Tutoring
All paid positions for fall 2026 have been filled. We encourage you to apply to be a tutor with GUTS in a future semester.
Enjoy helping others learn? Looking to build your resume? Consider applying to be an academic tutor!
Each year, we look for enthusiastic students who are interested in supporting their fellow students in the following courses:
- Anatomy & Physiology 335 & 337
- Biology 101, 151, 152
- Chemistry 103, 104, 109, 343 & 345
- Physics 103 & 104
- Psychology 202
- And more!
To qualify, you must have taken those courses, earned a B or better as a final grade, and have a GPA or 3.25 or higher.
Interested in tutoring with another learning center?
UW-Madison has over 15 learning centers that hire undergraduate and graduate students to serve as tutors. Visit our central Learning Support at UW-Madison website to view a list of all the learning centers on campus and reach out directly if you are interested in a tutor position with one of the centers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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
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.
All academic tutors need to have completed the course, or an equivalent course, and have earned a B or better as a final grade. In addition, all tutors need to have a minimum of a 3.25 overall GPA
I’m interested in being a tutor, but have questions. Who should I contact?
Please reach out to Caitlin Farrell Haven, the Assistant Director for Learning Support, at caitlin.farrellhaven@wisc.edu.