PAL Program

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program

What is PAL?

PAL is a voluntary academic assistance program designed to help students improve their performance in traditionally difficult courses. PAL consists of workshops which are peer-led, student-centered study sessions that meet two to three times a week throughout the semester.

As part of the Supplemental Instruction pedagogy, the mission of PAL is to improve student comprehension, learning, and retention in a low-stakes, peer-driven environment.

PAL in the Classroom

If PAL is part of your class, your faculty will share this through your syllabus. Each course will be paired with a Peer Leader (also called a PAL SI Leader), who is responsible for attending class meetings, leading weekly PAL workshops, and acting as a resource to the students enrolled in the course section(s).

Why attend PAL sessions?

PAL is for everyone, and open to all students enrolled in this class. Attendance at PAL sessions is free and voluntary. Students who attend PAL sessions weekly typically earn higher grades than students who do not. Please bring your lecture notes, books, and questions with you.

Attend a PAL session

Check your syllabus or check in with your PAL SI Leader for times or more information.

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How to become a PAL leader

PAL FAQs for faculty

Fall 2023 PAL Sections