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Peer Assisted Learning

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program
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The PAL Program

The Peer-Assisted Learning program is a student-led, instructor-supported group study and review session program that is run by trained student facilitators who were highly successful in the course.

What is PAL?

  • PAL is Peer-Assisted Learning which means that students learn from fellow students in a group setting.
  • PAL mentors attend the classes they mentor every week and formulate group activities based on the lessons in class and student feedback.
  • It is NOT tutoring, NOT lecturing, and is NOT a question-and-answer session.
  • PAL mentors reinforce material learned in class in a group setting!

Why should I attend PAL sessions?

  • Studies show that utilizing the PAL program can potentially boost your grade by an entire letter!
  • PAL sessions provide an opportunity for an alternative learning method not found in the classroom or through tutoring.
  • Course instructors will not be made aware of your attendance or lack thereof- this is a learning opportunity for your own benefit and curated specifically for your classes.
  • You don’t have to have questions, do the reading, or finish your homework to attend (but it might help!)
  • Sessions are held at least twice weekly by each PAL mentor for an hour- but students are encouraged to drop by anytime!

If you are enrolled in any of the PAL-offered courses…

You should have access to a Blackboard shell called PAL: Peer Assisted Learning. You can find more information about how to contact your PAL mentors and Zoom sessions here. Contact us if you have any questions about your access.

Spring 2025 PAL Schedule

Please note the schedules below follow the academic calendar. There will be no sessions on holidays, snow days, etc.

All PAL Sessions will be held in ST-100 unless otherwise specified.

  • BI-162 Anatomy and Physiology II– in the Academic Success Center 10-12 Fridays
  • BI-206 Medical Microbiology– in the Academic Success Center 12-2 Fridays
  • GS-165 Geographic Information Systems I– in the GIS Lab 3:30-4:30 Tuesdays and 11-1 Fridays
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
9AMPY-222CH-120 9:30-10:30PY-222
10AMCH-210CH-210 10:30-11:30BI-140CS-140 10:15-11:15
11AMPY-221 11:20-12:20BI-141 11:30-12:30BI-140 11:30-12:30
12PMCH-120 12:30-1:30CH-120 12:30-1:30PY-222 11:45-12:45BI-140 12:30-1:30
1PMCS-140CS-140CH-120 1:30-2:30
2PMCS-140 2:30-3:30PY-222 2:15-3:15
3PMCS-140 3:30-4:30BI-141 3:30-4:30BI-141 3:30-4:30CS-140
4PM
5PM
6PM

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Interested in Becoming a PAL mentor?
Interested in Becoming a PAL mentor?
The Peer-Assisted Learning program offers a great paid leadership opportunity for students to enhance their own learning by becoming experts in the classes they mentor! We are always looking for more mentors to add to existing classes, or to start the PAL program for a new class!
Email us!
Contact Stem Center
Ghosh Science & Technology Center ST-100
stem@worcester.edu