I enjoy helping other people out, and tutoring also helped me get a stronger hand on the material, which actually helped me in courses I took later on in college.
— Dhruv Sreenivas – ELI Peer Educator
Become a Tutor
Applying to become a Peer Tutor
Spring 2025 Peer Tutor applications are now open! Apply now using the links below:
Qualtrics Eligibility Survey Link
A Qualtrics eligibility survey and a Workday application both must be completed to be considered. Please contact ELI at eng-tutoring@cornell.edu with questions on the tutoring program.
| Terms | Applications Open | Interviews Begin | Positions Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Late March | Mid-April | Late May to June |
| Spring | Mid-October | Early November | Late December to January |
Interviews for open positions will continue as needed until positions are filled for the term.
What Do Peer Tutors Do?
ELI peer tutors are trained to help their peers master course content and improve learning skills. This involves: listening to student challenges and suggesting strategies to overcome them, asking questions, suggesting study practices, encouraging students, and giving specific feedback. Those eligible to tutor are College of Engineering undergraduates and BEE majors in CALS who have completed two semesters of coursework at Cornell and have demonstrated excellence in the course(s) they wish to tutor (earning B+ and higher).
Work Schedule: Up to 6 hours per week; scheduled according to tutor's availability (weekdays, evenings, and weekends).