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, check your syllabus, or ask your PAL Leader for times or more information.
Fall 2026 PAL meeting information
| Class | Faculty Instructor | PAL Leader | Workshops |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT 211 | Dawn Gupta, Claudia Torres | Sarvjo Lawton |
Mon 3-4 Virtual Wed 2-3 CCB 341 Thu 5-6 Dion 107 |
| ACT 212 | Chris Jacobsen | Ally Dantas |
Tue 11-12 CCB Lobby Wed 2-3 CCB Lobby Thu 11-12 CCB Lobby |
| BIO 121 | Ben Winslow | Eva Silva-Romao |
Mon 3-4 CCB 341 Tue 4-5 Dion 115 Wed 5-6 Virtual |
| BIO 215 | Michael Sheriff | Lauren Jones |
Tue 11-12 TBD Wed 5-6 Virtual Thu 12-1 Textile 102 |
| BIO 221 | Diana Barrett | Kelsey Urel |
Mon 2-3 Dion 115 Wed 1-2 CMOD-06 TBD Virtual |
| BIO 223 | Diana Barrett | Alyssa Santos |
Mon 3-4 LIB 205 Wed 2-3 Aud 006 TBD Virtual |
| CHM 151 | All sections, all instructors | Elijah Facchiano |
Mon 1-2 CCB 149 Wed 2-3 Dion 115 Fri 12-1 CCB 149 |
| CHM 152 | Anne Liberty | Jordan D'Amico |
Mon 1-2 Dion 107 Wed 1-2 Dion 107 Thu 2-3 Dion 107 |
| MTH 100 | All sections, all instructors | Trey Adao |
Mon 10-11 CCB 341 Tue 11-12 MCC-Conf Thu 5-6 Dion 116 |
| Dom Barnhart |
Mon 2-3 CCB 341 Thu 10-11 SENG 109 Fri 10-11 CVPA 153 |
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| PSY 101-01 | Tom Boone | Melanie Elhaddad |
Mon 9-10 LIB 426 Tue 3:30-4:30 LIB 205 Wed 6-7 Virtual |
| PSY 101-02 | Rowland Barrett | Brook Seith |
Wed 12-1 CCB 243 Thur 11-12 LIB 426 Fri Virtual |
| PSY 101-03 | Heloisa Alves | Marcie Araujo |
Mon 1:30-2:30 TBD Tue 5-6 virtual Wed 12-1 Dion 107 |