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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit the application form online, copy of transcript/ grade report, two (2) current faculty recommendations forms, and resume. We will then contact you if you are selected as candidate for an interview. If you don’t receive an email receipt, please submit your application again, or please contact lheidel@uh.edu.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR TUTOR-APPLICANTS

Applicants for the position of tutor must meet the minimum requirements below:

1. Have completed at least 9 credit hours (one semester) at the University of Houston
2. Be a currently enrolled student at the University of Houston, preferably sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate standing; must have an overall grade point average of at least 3.0, and an average of 3.25 in his/her academic major. (Upload an unofficial University of Houston transcript at the end of the application form online)
3. Have earned at least a "B" in the courses he/she wished to tutor.
4. Have positive recommendations from two faculty members, at least one of which must be a UH professor (form available online here (MS Word) or PDF).
5. Have effective human relations and communication skills that will enable him/her to communicate with students and tutees.

Successful applicants:

1. Will work extensively with students, individually and in small groups, to help them master course material or improve problem-solving, writing, and learning strategies skills.
2. Must attend training seminars as required each semester while tutoring.
3. Must complete all assigned work accurately and on time.
4. Will update records on additional courses you are able to tutor.
5. Will perform other duties as required by Learning Support Services.