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!
Free, Academic Writing Tutor
Get help from our Academic Writing Tutor
Tutoring services will be available via face-to-face in Room 247, via online submission and via TEAMS for the 2022 academic year.
Writing Tutorials Winter 2022 Hours (Mountain Standard Time)
January 13 – April 14, 2022
The face-to-face times indicated below will be reserved for students with questions about starting a writing assignment, not for editing papers. The Writing Tutor will be available for all tutoring services via TEAMS and email during the Online submission times. Students will have the opportunity to submit papers online and then consult with the Writing Tutor virtually as needed.
Day | Delivery Method | Time | Room |
Monday | Online submissions | 8:30 am – 2:00 pm | Online |
Tuesday | Online submissions Face-to-face | 8:00 am – 2:00 pm 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Online 247 |
Wednesday | Online submissions Face-to-face | 8:00 am – 2:00 pm 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Online 247 |
Thursday | Online submissions | 8:30 am – 2:00 pm | Online |
Online submissions: The writing tutor will respond to your request and will contact you.
Ask a Question Service:
The Writing Tutor will respond to requests by the following weekday.
Paper Review Service:
The Writing Tutor will respond to requests by the following weekday.
- Students will receive assistance on a first come, first served basis.
- If we are unable to accommodate you that day, you will receive an out of office reply.
Contact Writing Tutor
Only cotr.bc.ca emails are eligible for this service.
Free, Professional Math Tutor
Get help from our professional Math Tutor
Tutoring services will be available face-to-face and online for the 2022 academic year.
Math Tutorials Winter 2022 Hours (Mountain Standard Time)
January 11 – April 28, 2022
For online appointments, please email assignments or questions to the Math Tutor and they will respond to you.
Day | Delivery Method | Time | Room |
Tuesday | Face-to-face | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | 247 |
Wednesday | Online or Microsoft Teams | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Online |
Thursday | Face-to-face | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | 247 |
Friday | Online or Microsoft Teams | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Online |
Contact the Math Tutor
Only cotr.bc.ca emails are eligible for this service.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL)
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program
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.
Complete online PAL Request form
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.
Writing Lab
The Writing Lab is a free service available to all College of the Rockies registered students. This service is provided by Student and Enrolment Services, and staffed by a qualified writing tutor who helps students with individual writing consultations by appointment. The goal of the Writing Lab is to help students improve the writing skills they need to be successful at the college level.
Please note all times listed are Mountain Time.
Book a Writing Lab appointment
The Writing Lab is open from May 6 to June 16th, 2022
Tuesday | 9:00 am – 12:00 noon |
Thursday | 9:00 am – 12:00 noon |
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.
Please note all times listed are Mountain Time.
Contact Us
Student Services
Phone: 250-489-8243
Toll Free: 1-877-489-2687 x3243
Fax: 250-489-8218
Email: studentservices@cotr.bc.ca
Academic Writing Tutor
Email: writingtutor@cotr.bc.ca
Please note: Only @cotr.bc.ca addresses will receive this service
Professional Math Tutor
Email: mathtutor@cotr.bc.ca
Please note: Only @cotr.bc.ca addresses will receive this service
Peer Assisted Learning
Free online or face to face study sessions with a PAL Leader.
Email: PAL@cotr.bc.ca