Glenn A. Hubert Student Learning Center
University Library’s Glenn Hubert Student Learning Center serves as an academic resource for undergraduate, graduate, and distance learning students seeking assistance with college-level writing, mathematics, sciences, and other subjects. Students can work one-on-one with experienced writing professionals and peer academic tutors who provide academic assistance to help them succeed in college and become leaders for life.
Named for its benefactor, Glenn Hubert, a former educator, the Student Learning Center aims to provide specialized academic services that are tailored to meet the learning needs of all STU students. The Student Learning Center houses the S.O.C.R.A.T.E.S. Tutoring Services.
S.O.C.R.A.T.E.S. Tutoring
The Student Oriented Center for Retention through Tutoring and Educational Services is located on the second floor of the University Library. Our tutoring center provides assistance to currently enrolled students who need or desire help in a subject (course) in which they are enrolled. Ask for help at Tutoring@stu.edu.
Spring 2026 Tutoring Schedule
Free Peer Tutoring
Thomas University has partnered with Knack to strengthen the campus peer-learning community! As an STU student, you can use Knack to get help from a peer who aced your class, and/or you can sign up to become a paid tutor on Knack to help peers in classes you have aced.
How it Works: 
- Sign up for Knack
- Submit a request and view qualified tutors
- Select your tutor and schedule a session
- Meet with your tutor and Knack it out of the park!
FAQ
Where is tutoring provided?
Tutoring sessions are offered in the S.O.C.R.A.T.E.S Tutoring Center located on the 2nd floor of the library.
Is tutoring available on Holidays?
Tutoring is not available during college closures.
Do I need to register before coming to the center?
No registration is required. It is a free service offered to all STU undergraduate and graduate students.
Do I need to schedule an appointment, and how do I do so?
Walk-ins are welcome. We do, however, recommend planning ahead since demand may be high during certain periods. To maximize the time spent with your tutor, we also encourage you not to wait until the last minute to seek academic support; instead, reach out earlier, rather than right before class.
How Can Students Get the Most from a Tutoring Session?
- Be proactive! Think of tutoring as a regular part of your learning experience each semester. Don’t wait until challenges pile up. Use it early and often to stay on track.
- Prepare ahead of the tutoring session by making a note of any questions you may have and identifying specific areas of the course content that require additional guidance.
- Attend class, review your course materials thoroughly, and complete all homework assignments. This will give your tutor a good idea of where to start.
- Bring all course materials with you – textbook, syllabus, handouts, notes, current assignments, previous papers, etc. The more information your tutor has, the more productive the tutoring session will be.
- Please note that tutoring sessions are offered on a first-come, first-served basis; this means you may not be assisted as soon as you arrive. We encourage you to use this waiting period to review your coursework so you are better prepared once a tutor is available.
- Plan ahead: certain times of day or week, especially during midterm and finals weeks, are busy at the tutoring center. Avoid waiting until the day of an exam or the project deadline to seek support.
How do I use Grammarly?
As an STU Bobcat, you have access to a Grammarly Education License.
You can create your account by following these steps:
Click here to sign in to Grammarly provided by STU
- Complete the request form.
- An activation email will be sent to your STU Bobcat email within 2 business days.
- Please check your STU email. If you do not see the activation link in your Inbox, please be sure to check your Clutter, Spam, and Junk folders.
- Once you have verified your email, you will have access to free premium Grammarly Education.
How do Tutors help me?
The goal of tutoring is to develop skills for lifelong independent learning!
- Tutors are not “homework machines.” They do not write a paper for a student, solve problems or lab assignments, or resolve any other type of homework assignment that the student is initially required to complete.
- Tutors do not do the research for a paper or experiment. They can guide a student on how to use the STU Library website to find databases, or direct the student to a librarian for research assistance.
- Tutors cannot provide assistance without having the instructor’s guidelines for the homework assignment. Thus, the student’s responsibility is to have these guidelines, the textbook, the syllabus, and/or other instructors’ material.
- Tutors do not assist with homework assignments received by email or dropped off in the Socrates Tutoring Center. A student must be present with the tutor while receiving assistance. The center is not a drop-off service.
- Tutors do not complete a student’s out-of-class quiz or test.
- Tutors do not revise papers or resolve problems without the student being present.
- For writing assignments, tutors do not change the voice or style of a paper just to make it “sound better.” Tutors provide grammatical, structural, and citation help. They further facilitate in appraising hypothesis and data, presenting cues and feedback.
- For math assignments, tutors do not solve the equations/problems for the student. Tutors provide help for concepts to be understood, but no answers are given.
- Tutors cannot hold a student’s place in line. If the student has checked into Starfish, he/she must be present when called for assistance.
- Tutors guide, evaluate, motivate, and integrate critical thinking to assist students academically. Students recognize their responsibilities and are actively involved in their academic duties and educational goals.
Is there a fee for tutoring?
No, tutoring is free of charge for all students.
Can I get proof of attendance?
If requested by your instructor, we can provide documentation of your attendance.
Can my friend come with me to tutoring?
Our Tutoring Center is located within the Glenn Hubert Student Learning Center, so we welcome students to utilize this space for independent study if they do not require tutoring. Your friend is more than welcome to tag along and study while you spend time with a tutor.