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Peer Assisted Learning Session (PALS) is an academic support program that utilizes weekly peer-assisted study sessions. PALS sessions are regularly-scheduled, informal content review sessions in which students compare notes, discuss readings, develop organizational tools, and predict questions. Students learn how to integrate course content and study skills while working in a collaborative environment. The sessions are facilitated by PALS leaders, students who have previously mastered the course with a 90% or better, and who meet with the professor from the course, review notes, and are model students.

Peer Mentors within the School of Nursing are provided a unique opportunity to welcome and support the transition of fifth (1^st) semester nursing students in the º£½ÇÂ×ÂÒ community. Peer mentors work with new students and educate them on-campus resources, academic support, and co-curricular activities. Mentors play an active role during new student orientation and throughout the first semester, as new students are facing new challenges within their first time. Peer Mentors are expected to support the Student Success Center in developing a sense of community and supporting the needs of new nursing students. 

The School of Nursing Student Success Center selects mature and dedicated peer mentor(s) to assist with the implementation and coordination of the Peer Mentor Program. The Peer Mentor Champion builds upon the knowledge and skills they gained during their experience as peer mentor to serve as a role model, supervisor, and developer of incoming mentors. Skills attained in this position directly translate into what it takes to become a nurse leader upon graduation. 

Personal tutoring is an academic support program that utilizes individual and small group study sessions to improve their content knowledge while developing academic skills and learning strategies.