Supplemental Instruction

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What is SI (Supplemental Instruction)?

SI supports students towards academic success by integrating "what to learn" with "how to learn." SI targets traditionally difficult pre-requisite courses and is directly connects to a particular class and corresponding faculty member. During the sessions and office hours you can expect to:
Discuss class materials including reviewing lectures, course readings, and assignments through exam reviews, practice quizzes and discussions
Work in small groups focused on collaboration and interaction with your peers
Review test taking strategies with SI leaders who are familiar with that courses' content and professor's teaching style

What is the difference between Sessions and Office Hours?

SI sessions are designed to cover that week's lecture content and occur twice a week, typically for one hour. SI leaders will have a lesson plan and will readdress content covered in class.

Office hours are designed to be more flexible and allow students to drop in with specific questions and occur within the Academic Achievement Center.

What happens during the SI sessions?

Research indicates that students earn higher grades when they work actively with the course material and participate in small groups discussions. Therefore, you should expect the SI sessions to have an informal atmosphere where you and your peers can explore important concepts, review class notes, discuss reading assignments, work practice problems and review effective study skills. These sessions are facilitated by an SI Peer Leader. SI sessions meet consistently at regular scheduled times throughout the week and students can attend as frequently as they like.

How are SI classes selected?

An analysis of “gateway" courses, defined as entry level courses which are requirements for numerous majors, showed a trend of high D, F, W rates ("D" and "F" grades and Withdrawals). These courses usually require large amounts of reading from complex texts, utilize exams that require application and analysis of heavy content, and do not require or record attendance. Many students have difficulty adjusting their current learning strategies to accommodate to this new style of teaching and learning. Large lecture halls and class size often diminishes the opportunity for teacher / student interaction. Supplemental Instruction supports these types of courses.

Storrs Supplemental Instruction: Fall 2026

BIOL

BIO 1107: 

Course Sessions Session Location
Jachimma's Hours BIO 1107, Dr. Kline Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm-6:30pm SHH 111
Avery's Hours BIOL 1107, Dr. Laux Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00pm-6:00pm MCHU 302

 

CHEM

CHEM 1122: 

Course Sessions Session Location
Saniya's Hours CHEM 1122 Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:00pm-6:00pm FSB 220

CHEM 1125Q : Dr. 

Course Sessions Session Location
Arden's Hours CHEM 1125Q Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00pm-6:00pm GENT 221

CHEM 1126Q: 

Course Sessions Session Location
Valentina's Hours CHEM 1126 Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00pm-7:00pm STRS 011

CHEM 1127Q:

Course Sessions Session Location
Angie's Hours CHEM 1127Q Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:15pm-6:15pm STRS WW16
Catherine's Hours CHEM 1127Q Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00pm to 6:00pm MCHU 206
Chelsey's Hours CHEM 1127Q Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00pm-5:00pm AUST 105

CHEM 1128Q: 

Course Sessions Session Location
Abby's Hours CHEM 1128Q Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm MCHU 302

CHEM 2443Q: 

Course Sessions Session Location
Jonathan's Hours CHEM 2443Q Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00pm-6:00pm HBL 2153 Collaborative Learning Classroom

CHEM 2444Q:

Course Sessions Session Location
Nandy's hours CHEM 2444Q Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00pm - 5:00pm AUST 344

MATH

MATH 1070Q:

Course Sessions Session Location
Izze's Hours MATH 1070 Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00pm-6:00pm BUSN 112

MATH 1131Q:

Course Sessions Session Location
Willow's Hours MATH 1131Q Monday and Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm MCHU 307
Jad's hours MATH 1131Q Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm to 6:30pm SHH 112

MATH 1132Q:

Course Sessions Session Location
Ashley's Hours MATH 1132 Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00-4:00pm KNS 103
Janaki's Hours MATH 1132Q Monday and Tuesday 5:50pm-6:50pm ITE 119

MATH 2110Q

Course Sessions Session Location
Lauren's Hours MATH 2110Q Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:45 pm -7:45 pm MCHU 108

PHYS

PHYS 1201Q:

Course Sessions Session Location
Kate's Hours PHYS 1201Q Mondays and Tuesdays 3:30pm-4:30pm MCHU 109

 

PNB

PNB 2264: 

Course Sessions Session Location
Anna's Hours PNB 2264 Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm HBL 2119A Classroom

PSYCH

PSYCH 1100:

Course Sessions Session Location
Katherine's Hours PSYC 1100 Mondays and Wednesdays 5:40pm-6:40pm AUST 445

 

STATS

STATS 1100Q:

Course Sessions Session Location
Reesha's Hours STAT 1100Q, Dr. McLaughlin Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00pm-6:00pm SHH 104
Ike's Hours STAT 1100Q, Dr. McLaughlin Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm BUSN 204
Sarah's Hours STATS 1100Q, Dr. Konjusha Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm ROWE 320

 

Fall 2026

Storrs Supplemental Instruction Office Hours

Course SI Leader Office Hours Time Office Hours Location
BIO 1107, Dr. Kline Jachimma Thursdays 9am-11am Rowe 217
BIOL 1107, Dr. Laux Avery Fridays 12:00pm-2:00pm Rowe 213
CHEM 1122 Saniya Mondays 11:00am-1:00pm Rowe 230
CHEM 1125Q Arden Mondays 1:00pm - 3:00pm Rowe 217
CHEM 1126 Valentina Thursdays 3:30pm-5:30pm Rowe 217
CHEM 1127Q Angie Fridays 10:15am-12:15pm Rowe 234
CHEM 1127Q Catherine Fridays 2:30pm - 4:30pm Rowe 217
CHEM 1127Q Chelsey Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm Rowe 213
CHEM 1128Q Abby Fridays 10:00am-12:00pm Rowe 217
CHEM 2443Q Jonathan Mondays 11:15am--1:15pm Rowe 217
CHEM 2444Q Nandy Fridays 11:15am-1:15pm Rowe 217
MATH 1070 Izze Wednesdays 3:30pm-5:30pm Rowe 213
MATH 1131 Willow Fridays 2:30pm-4:30pm Rowe 234
MATH 1131Q Jad Mondays 3:00pm-5:00pm Rowe 234
MATH 1132 Ashley Tuesdays 9am-11am Rowe 217
MATH 1132Q Janaki Wednesdays 2:30pm-4:30pm Rowe 217
MATH 2110Q Lauren Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm Rowe 217
PHYS 1201Q Kate Mondays 9:00-11:00am Rowe 217
PNB 2264 Anna Wednesdays 11:15am - 1:15pm Rowe 217
PSYC 1100 Katherine Tuesdays 3:45pm-5:45pm Rowe 217
STAT 1100Q, Dr. McLaughlin Reesha Wednesdays 11:45am-1:45pm Rowe 234
STAT 1100Q, Dr. McLaughlin Ike Thursdays 1:00pm-3:00pm Rowe 217
STATS 1100Q, Dr. Konjusha Sarah Tuesdays 10:00am-12:00pm Rowe 217

Additional AAC Storrs Programs:

STEM COACHING

AAC’s STEM Coaching offers a blend of academic coaching and subject-specific support tailored for Nursing students. Our STEM coach can also provide mentoring and guidance to other students in the School of Nursing, helping with both coursework and overall academic success.

Meet Maryam:
"Hey, my name is Maryam and I am a Junior nursing student at UConn Storrs. This year, I start clinical so I’m excited to find out what path I want to take, but I am looking forward to pediatrics. On campus, I am the event coordinator of BMA, involved in research, and part of the honors program.

College is an opportunity to find out a lot about yourself so I am excited to be a part of the journey for new students who come to me! I would love to share everything I know and help you figure out what works best for you!"

Meet Maryam in the AAC (Rowe 217) to strengthen your approach to your STEM courses!

Maryam's hours for the Spring Semester are: 

Mondays: 3:30pm-7:00pm & Fridays: 10:30am-5:00pm

 

Hartford Supplemental Instruction: Fall 2026

BIOL 1107

BIOL 1107 for Dr. Limaye:

Adam's Sessions Mondays 2:00pm-3:00pm HTB 202 (AAC)
Tuesdays 3:00pm-4:00pm HTB 202 (AAC)

BIOL 1107 for Dr. Limaye:

Nadine's Sessions Mondays 2:30pm-3:30pm  HTB 205
Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm  HTB 205

BIOL 1108

BIOL 1108 for Dr. Cooley:

Diya's Sessions Tuesdays 12:15pm-1:15pm HTB 205
Wednesdays 11:00am-12:00pm HTB 202

CHEM 1124Q

CHEM 1124Q for Dr. Pierce:

Dayvihon's Sessions Mondays 12:10pm-1:10pm HTB 205
Tuesdays 1:00pm-2:00pm HTB 202 (AAC)

CHEM 1127Q

CHEM 1127Q for Dr. Shah:

Tala's Sessions Mondays 3:00pm-4:00pm HTB 202 (AAC)
Tuesdays 2:00pm-3:00pm HTB 202 (AAC)

PSYC 1100

PSYC 1100 for Dr. Heinly:

Massuma's Sessions Mondays 12:30pm-1:30pm HTB 202 (AAC)
Thursdays 12:30pm-1:30pm HTB 202 (AAC)

Hartford Supplemental Instruction Office Hours:

Adam's Hours BIOL 1107 Dr. Limaye Thursdays 2:00pm-3:00pm HTB 205
Nadine's Hours BIOL 1107 Dr. Limaye Mondays 3:30pm-4:30pm HTB 205
Diya's Hours BIOL 1108 Dr. Cooley Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm HTB 202
Dayvihon's Hours CHEM 1124Q Dr. Pierce Thursdays 1:00pm-2:00pm HTB 205
Tala's Hours CHEM 1127Q Dr. Shah Wednesdays 3:00pm-4:00pm HTB 205
Massuma's Hours PSYC 1100 Dr. Heinly Wednesdays 1:00pm-2:00pm HTB 202

Hartford Tutoring:

Access the Hartford Tutoring Schedule here.

BIO 1107

CHEM 2443

MATH 1011Q 

Additional AAC Waterbury Programs:

Learning Lab

The AAC Learning Lab at UConn Waterbury promotes academic success through a holistic approach. Content Coaches offer personalized support in various subjects, emphasizing content mastery, study habits, time management, and test-taking strategies. They conduct one-on-one sessions and group workshops to help students build essential skills. The Lab fosters a supportive, data-driven environment for students to thrive and reach their full potential.

Sign up for an appointment at the AAC Learning Lab on NEXUS!

 

Content Coaching Hours-Spring 2026 Learning Lab

AAC Learning Lab, Room 207 

Spring 2026
Learning Lab Content Coach Schedule - Room 207
Coach Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Subjects
Kevin 11:00am–1:00pm 3:00pm–5:00pm MATH 1132Q
Ihor 12:00pm–4:00pm MATH 1132Q,COMM 1100, ECON 1202, NUSC 1165.
Fionna 9:00am–1:00pm MATH 1070Q, 1131Q, ACCT 2001, ECON 1201, 1202 STAT 1100Q, NRE 1000E
Adea 12:00pm–3:00pm PSYC 1100, 1101
Fizaa 9:30am–10:30am, 2:00pm–3:00pm 9:30am–10:30am, 2:00pm–3:00pm MATH 1060Q
Marcela 1:00pm–5:00pm ECON 1201, 1202 STAT 1000Q
Aisha 9;00am–11:00am 9:00am–11:00am BIOL 1103, MATH 1011Q, PSYC 1101
Joyce 1:00pm–3:00pm 1:00pm-3:00pm MATH 1011Q, 1030Q, 1071Q,1131Q, 1132Q, 2110, PHYS 1201Q, 1401Q
Justin 11:00am–2:00pm 12:00pm–1:00pm BIOL 1107, 1131Q, 1060Q
Muhammad 12:00pm–2:00pm 12:00pm-2:00pm BIOL 1107, 1108 CHEM 1128Q, PYSC 1100, 1101
Syeda 3:30pm-5:00pm 10:00am-12:30pm BIOL 1107, CHEM 1128Q, MATH 1011Q, 1060Q, 1131Q, PNB 2264, PSYC 1100, 1101, AH3025

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Are you a faculty member interested in having an SI for your class on the Storrs campus? Please reach out to Rachel Mongillo

Rachel.mongillo@uconn.edu

SI Program Data: Spring 2023

Total Number of Sign Ins: 3,380

  • 76% of students attended up to 4 SI sessions
  • 24% of students attended 5 or more SI sessions
  • 21% of students have a GPA from 2.0-2.99, 69% of students have a GPA from 3.0-3.99, 6% of students have a 4.0 GPA

Classes with SI sessions:

BIOL 1107

CHEM 1122, CHEM 1124, CHEM 1125, CHEM 1128, CHEM 2444

MATH 1060, MATH 1070, MATH 1131, MATH 1132

MCB 2000, MCB 2410

PNB 2265 

PSYC 1100