What is the Supplemental Support Program?
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a series of regularly-scheduled interactive and collaborative study sessions for students taking traditionally difficult classes. Students who regularly attend SI sessions earn higher grades than non-SI participants.
How are Classes Selected?
Courses selected for SI are introductory courses in which undergraduate students are expected to perform well in order to progress in their major and/or meet their program’s requirements.
What is Expected of Students?
- Regularly attend class. SI is not a replacement for attending class or talking to your professor
- Bring class notes, textbook and questions.SI sessions engage students in a discussion of the most recent lecture material and provide you with opportunities to practice what you are learning
- Regularly attend SI.Students who attend regularly are more likely to earn higher grades in the course
- Have fun!SI sessions provide a comfortable, informal environment for you to share information and learn from your classmates
What are the Benefits of Supplemental Instruction?
- Earn higher course grades
- Develop effective methods of studying course material
- Enhance study skills
- Collaborate with classmates to improve understanding of content
- Receive tips from SI leaders who have previously taken the course
Apply to be a Supplemental Instructor Leader
For more information, contact the Student Achievement Center at 202-274-5938.