PAL Program Information for Students

Unlock your potential with the College of Social Science Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) program! Join interactive, student-led study sessions where you’ll dive into course material, gain valuable insights, and master effective study strategies—all in a supportive and collaborative environment. Whether you’re looking to boost your confidence, improve your grades, or connect with peers, PAL is here to help you succeed. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to excel! These sessions are not only for students who may be struggling, but these free resources are for all types of students who want extra support.

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 Benefits of the PAL Program:

• Course assistance from our extensively trained Peer Assisted Learners or PALS: Students who have excelled at courses in the past, who offer expertise with group sessions or drop in tutoring
• Group study sessions with peers
• Drop-In Tutoring for individual help
• Safe and comfortable environments to study

Students who plan to visit PAL Study Sessions and Drop-In Tutoring are encouraged to bring all relevant course materials, including syllabi, textbooks, assignments and lecture notes.

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• Exam preparation
• Quiz preparation
• Homework completion
• Writing a paper (brainstorms, outlines, research statement, research guidance, etc.)
• Working on a project
• Better understanding concepts and topics presented in class
• Gaining additional information about concepts and topics presented in class
• And much more!

 

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COURSES AND SCHEDULES                          

• CJ 110-001 (Prof. Rojek)
  In-Person Study Session
  Day: Tuesday
  Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
  Location: MSU Union Room 41
   
  Online/Virtual Study Session
  Day: Thursday
  Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/98331652452
   
  Online/Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
  Day: Monday
  Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/98331652452
• CJ 110-002 (Prof. Allen)
  In-Person Study Session
  Day: Wednesday
  Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
  Location: MSU Union Room 40
   
  Online/Virtual Study Session
  Day: Monday
  Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/93199025725
   
  Online/Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
  Day: Sunday
  Time: 4:00- 5:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/93199025725
• EC 201-001 & 002 (Prof. Liu)
  In-Person Study Session
  Day: Monday
  Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
  Location: MSU Union Room 41
   
  Online/Virtual Study Session
  Day: Wednesday
  Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/98948980994
   
  Online/Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
  Day: Tuesday 
  Time:5:00-8:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/98948980994
• EC 202-001 & 002 (Prof. Ackermann)
  In-Person Study Session
  Day: Monday
  Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Location: Brody Hall Room 159
   
  Online/Virtual Study Session
  Day: Thursday
  Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/92889197998
   
  Online/Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
  Day: Sunday
  Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/92889197998
• EC 202-004 (Prof. Doblas)
  In-Person Study Session
  Day: Monday
  Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  Location: Brody Hall Room 159
   
  Online/Virtual Study Session
  Day: Thursday
  Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/92889197998
   
  Online/Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
  Day: Sunday
  Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/92889197998
• ISS 210-010& 011 (Prof. Mattes)
  In-Person Study Session
  Day: Tuesday
  Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Location: Brody Hall Room 159
   
  Online/Virtual Study Session
  Day: Wednesday
  Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/91579164287
   
  Online/Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
  Day: Sunday
  Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/91579164287
• ISS 215-004 (Prof. Hussain)
  In-Person Study Session
  Day: Thursday
  Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
  Location: MSU Union Room 41
   
  Online/Virtual Study Session
  Day: Tuesday
  Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/98002687161
   
  Online/Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
  Day: Sunday
  Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/98002687161
• ISS 215-005 (Prof. Hussain)
  In-Person Study Session
  Day: Wednesday
  Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Location: MSU Union Room 40
   
  Online/Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
  Day: Monday
  Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/95086673722
• ISS 215-10 (Prof. Cowley)

  In-Person Study Session
  Day: Tuesday
  Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

  Location: MSU Union Room 40
   
  Online/Virtual Study Session
  Day:Monday
  Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/99572887795

  Online/Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
  Day: Sunday
  Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.

  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/99572887795

• ISS 215-002 & 007H (Prof. Burnley)

  In-Person Study Session
  Day: Monday
  Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Location: MSU Union Room 41
   
  Online/Virtual Study Session
  Day: Wednesday
  Time:6:00-7:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/99073295766

  Online/Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
  Day: Sunday
  Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/99073295766

• ISS220-002 & 003 (Prof. King)

  In-Person Study Session
  Day: Wednesday
  Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Location: MSU Union Room 41
   
  Online/Virtual Study Session
  Day: Monday
  Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/91324090318

  Online/Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
  Day: Sunday
  Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/91324090318

• ISS230-001 (Prof. Cowley)

  In-Person Study Session
  Day: Tuesday
  Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  Location: Brody Hall Room 159
   
  Online/Virtual Study Session
  Day: Monday
  Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/99424407843

  Online/Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
  Day: Wednesday
  Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/99424407843

• ISS 328-001& 002 (Prof. Ellis)

  In-Person Study Session
  Day: Tuesday
  Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  Location: MSU Union Room 41
   
  Online/Virtual Study Session
  Day: Wednesday
  Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/94975908692

  Online/Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
  Day: Monday
  Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/94975908692

• SOC 100 -001 (Prof. Nawyn)

  In-Person Study Session
  Day: Tuesday
  Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Location: MSU Union Room 41
   
  Online/Virtual Study Session
  Day: Thursday
  Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  Location:https://msu.zoom.us/j/99433447911

  Online/Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
  Day: Sunday
  Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/99433447911

• SOC 281-001 (Prof. Carrera)

  In-Person Study Session
  Day: Tuesday
  Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Location: MSU Union Room 40
   
  Online/Virtual Study Session
  Day: Thursday
  Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  Location:https://msu.zoom.us/j/96831463035

  Online/Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
  Day: Wednesday
  Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  Location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/96831463035