Tutor and Writing Support
College of the Rockies is committed to helping you succeed. Free tutoring, writing support, and peer assisted learning are available online and face-to-face.
The support you need is just a click away!
Writing Tutor
Get help from our Writing Tutors
Writing Tutor appointments are available in-person or via an online Teams meeting.
Writing Tutorial Fall 2023 Hours (Mountain Standard Time)
Book an appointment with the Writing Tutor
Day | Time |
Monday | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Tuesday | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Wednesday | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Thursday | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Friday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Contact the Writing Tutor
Only cotr.bc.ca emails are eligible for this service.
Math Tutor
Get help from our Math Tutor
Math Tutor appointments are available in-person or via an online Teams meeting.
Math Tutorial Fall 2023 Hours (Mountain Standard Time)
Book an appointment with the Math Tutor
Day | Time |
Tuesday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Wednesday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Thursday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Friday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Contact the Math Tutor
Only cotr.bc.ca emails are eligible for this service.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program
PAL Services will be closed beginning December 1, 2023 and will re-open on January 15, 2024.
Happy Holidays to all!
Do you need help understanding course content or preparing for tests and exams? Do you have an area of expertise and the willingness to help out other students? Our free Peer Tutoring Program matches students who have identified a need for extra help in a subject with students who have a good background in the subject area and an interest in tutoring.
Our PAL program is online through Microsoft teams and/or face to face at a college campus.
PAL provides additional assistance with course content through free online or face to face study sessions with a PAL Leader.
- PAL Leaders are College of the Rockies students who have passed the course in high standing, or strong current students who are hired to lead PAL sessions
- Sessions are online and/or face to face, times are arranged between the student and the PAL Leader
Note: We will do our best to find a PAL Leader for the program/course you need assistance with, however it is not always possible.
Want to be a PAL Leader?
Email the PAL Coordinator with the current or past course(s) you feel qualified to tutor, and include the last grade you received in the course(s). This is not a guarantee of work, as instructors will be asked for their recommendations for tutors, but we always like to have a pool of students who may be interested in tutoring. It is also good to let your instructor know that you are interested in tutoring. Please note that you may be asked to tutor online using Microsoft teams.
What Do PAL Leaders Do?
PAL Leaders support learning and assist students to understand concepts, problem-solving techniques and improve study skills in the subject area by;
- Assisting with organizational strategies specific to the course.
- Assisting students with study skills appropriate to the course delivery and assignments.
- Identifying appropriate review strategies.
- Connecting with course faculty to understand where students are struggling.
WriteAway – Writing Help – Online
WriteAway is an online writing support service for undergraduate students. Submit up to three drafts of your paper to WriteAway, and online tutors will provide strategies and resources to help you improve your writing. Feedback is typically available within 24 – 72 hours.
Service notices and availability can be viewed from the WriteAway portal.
Research Help
Research help is available for all COTR students.
Face-to-Face
Monday – Thursday: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Email: library@cotr.bc.ca
Phone: 250-489-8292
You can also use AskAway Live Chat for online research help.
AskAway Live Chat
Monday: Thursday: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am to 10:00pm
Need research or citation help? Chat online with a Librarian
Free Tutoring Services
Note: You must use your cotr.bc.ca email address for these services.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL)
PAL Services will be closed beginning December 1, 2023 and will re-open on January 15, 2024.
Happy Holidays to all!
Additional assistance with course content through free online or face to face study sessions with a PAL Leader.