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.
The mission of the PAL program 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 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 the 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.
Students who attended PAL sessions overwhelmingly reported that they were helpful. A few of their responses are:
"I did way better on the next exam because I did the PAL sessions."
"I was able to identify my weak areas and strengthen them."
"[My PAL leader] has been fantastic in further explaining and reinforcing what we learned in lecture."
Attend a PAL session
Check your syllabus or check in with your PAL Leader for times or more information.
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Fall 2025 PAL meeting information
| Class | Faculty Instructor | PAL Leader | Workshops |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT 211-01 | Professor Gupta | Maria Tejada |
Tu 10-11 CCB Lobby Wed 5-6 CCB 341 Fri 4-5 CCB 341 |
| ACT 211-02 | Professor Torres | Sarvjo Lowton |
Mon 2-4 CCB 341 Wed 4-5 CCB 341 |
|
ACT 212-01 and 02 |
Professor Jacobsen | Alexandra Dantas |
Mon 9-10 LIB 128 Wed 12-1 CCB 341 Fri 10-11 CCB 341 |
|
BIO 121-01 and 02 |
Professor Winslow | Eva Silva-Romano |
Mon 10-11 Dion 112 Thu 11-12 Dion 112 Fri 1-2 Zoom |
| BIO 221-01 and 02 | Professor Barrett | Madison Tavares |
Mon 5-6:30 CCB 341 Wed 1-2 CCB 341 |
| BIO 215-01 | Professor Sheriff | Nic Silva |
Mon 12:30-1:30 SENG 1st floor lobby Tue 12:30-1:30 SENG 1st floor lobby Wed 7:30-8:30 zoom |
| BIO 223 all sections | Professor Barrett | Daphne Pratt |
Tue 5:30-7 CCB Lobby Thu 3-4:30 LIB 128 |
| CHM 151-01 | Professor Wei | Cindy Zheng |
Tue 11-12 Dion 107 Tue 5-6 Dion 108 Wed 5:30-6:30 LIB 128 |
| MTH 148 all sections |
all instructors |
Tanmay Sonawane |
Mon 3-4 Text 001 Wed 2-3 LIB 128 Thu 12:30-1:30 LIB 128 |
| MTH 148 all sections |
all instructors |
Molly Gookin |
Mon 2-3 Dion 108 Tue 11-12 CCB Lobby Fri 12-1 Text 001 |
| PSY 101-01 |
Professor Boone |
Maria Torres |
Mon 10-11 CCB 341 Wed 9-10 CCB lobby |
| PSY 101-02 |
Professor Barrett |
Mehul Puri |
Mon 11-12 LIB 128 Wed 7-9 Zoom |
| PSY 101-03 |
Professor Alves |
Marcie Arrujo |
Mon 1-2 CCB 341 Tue 11-12 CCB Lobby Thu 2-3 CCB Lobby |