Learning Assistants (LAs) are undergraduate peers who provide academic support for students in traditionally difficult courses and help students experience a higher rate of success.
What are Learning Assistants?
Learning Assistants:
- Attend class with you
- Facilitate student-led study and discussion groups outside of the classroom
- Connect students with faculty members
- Are familiar with course content and material
What does a typical LA session look like?
A typical LA session includes:
- Group discussion and problem solving
- Concept review and test prep
- Academic skill-building
Learning Assistant Session Schedules
Apply to be a Learning Assistant
Are you an undergraduate student who wants to be a Learning Assistant? Apply here to be a Learning Assistant!
Positive Outcomes Associated with Attending Learning Assistant Sessions
During the 2024-2025 academic year, students who participated in 3 or more LA sessions for an individual course during a given semester achieved greater academic success as compared to their peers who attended 2 or fewer sessions. Specifically, those who attended at least 3 sessions:
- Earned grades on average 0.41 grade points higher (average course grade of 3.12 for attendees vs. 2.71 for non-attendees)
- Passed the related course at an 8.7% higher rate (average pass rate of 94.7% for attendees vs. 86.0% for non-attendees)
