Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program
What is Peer Assisted Learning (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 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
See the schedule below, check your syllabus, or ask your PAL Leader for times or more information.
Spring 2026 PAL meeting information
| Class | Faculty Instructor | PAL Leader | Workshops |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT 211-01 | Professor Torres | Maria Tejada |
Tue 5-7pm CCB Lobby, Wed 7-8pm virtual |
|
ACT 212 all sections |
All instructors | Alexandra Dantas |
Tue 12:30-1:30pm SENG 109, Wed 11am-12pm Lib 2nd Fl, Thu 12:30-1:30pm Lib 2nd Fl |
|
BIO 122-01 and 02 |
Professor Winslow | Eva Silva-Romano |
Mon and Wed 11am-12pm Lib Living Room, Fri 8-9am Lib 319 |
| BIO 222-01 and 02 | Professor Barrett | Madison Tavares |
Wed 3:30-5pm Dion 115, Thu 5:15-6:45pm Dion 115 |
| BIO 235-01 | Professor Drew | Lea Nassar |
Wed 12-1pm Lib 318, Thu 12-1pm Lib 313, Fri 12-1pm SENG 1st Fl lounge under BIO Dept |
| CHM 151-01 and 02 | Professors Lawton and Silvia | Cindy Zheng |
Tue 1-2pm CCB Lobby, Tue 5-6pm virtual, Wed 5-6pm CCB Lobby |
| CHM 152-01 | Professor Lawton and Silvia | Walter Wanyoike | Mon 12-1pm SENG 109, Fri 6-7pm virtual |
| MTH 148-02 and 03 |
Professors Louhghalam and Casabona |
Molly Gookin |
Tue 3:30-4:40pm SENG 1st fl lounge, Wed 4-5pm SENG 1st fl lounge, Thu 5-6pm virtual, Fri 2-3pm CCB 341 |
| MTH 149-01 and 02 |
Professor Marzullo |
Tanmay Sonawane |
Tue 11am-12pm CCB Lobby, Wed 12-1pm CCB 341, Thu 1-2pm CCB Lobby |
| PSY 101-01 |
Professor Alves |
Marcie Araujo |
Mon 2-3pm Dion 107, Tue 11am-12pm virtual, Wed 11am-12pm CCB 341 |
| PSY 101-02 | Professor Boone | Melanie Elhaddad |
Mon 10-11am virtual, Wed 10-11am CCB 341, Wed 12-1 Lib Living Room |