PASS: Peer Assisted Study Sessions

How to PASS!

PASS stands for 'Peer Assisted Study Support', a programme run by Student Learning Support Service to provide you with an opportunity to meet other students, develop study skills and engage in 'active learning' in 100-level courses.

PASS study groups are led by students who have successfully passed the course. You meet for one hour a week, working together in groups to consolidate understanding, reinforce key concepts, and develop effective study strategies.

PASS groups help you gain extra skills and understanding: 'You know what to expect' from the course; 'You can go over stuff you didn't understand in the lecture'; 'Discussing with others helps material sink in' and 'You can brainstorm for assignment and exams'.

"Going to PASS each week makes it easy to keep up, rather than having to catch up at the end of trimester."

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How can PASS help you?

• Research proves that studying with others can improve your grades.
• Weekly study groups encourage 'active learning': working with others to discuss course material, practise problem solving, and develop study skills.
• Talking about your subject can help you clarify your understanding in preparation for tutorials, assignments and exams.
• Your study group Leader has successfully passed this course, but is not here to give you the answers. You learn best by helping/ teaching each other.

Students who attend PASS regularly (5 or more sessions during the trimester) have a 98% chance of passing the course.

PASS operates in a range of 100-level courses including ACCY, CHIN, ENGL, FCOM, FREN, GERM, INTP, ITAL, JAPA, LAWS, MARK, MGMT,  POLS, PSYC, SOSC, SPAN,  SPOL/PUBL and THEA.

Session times and 'sign-up' details are announced in the first week of lectures. For further information, ask your lecturer, or contact Student Learning Support Service.