Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an internationally recognized, peer-driven program that strives to improve student success in challenging courses.
SI takes the form of bonus weekly study sessions, offered in specific challenging courses.
These study sessions are led by SI student leaders – fellow students who have successfully completed the course and now help their peers achieve similar success.
Sessions are completely FREE, are offered in-person and online, and attendance is voluntary.
Statistics consistently show that students who attend SI do better in class than those who do not.
If your course offers Supplemental Instruction, it will be announced the first week of class and shared on Canvas. SI student leaders may also introduce themselves during class.
(This list changes every term, so check back regularly!)
Access the menus below to view SI session times.
NOTE: If a session is listed as online, see Canvas notifications from the SI leader for Zoom meeting link.
With Bella
Mondays, 10-11 a.m., HLSB 340
Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., HLSB 340
Fridays, 9-10 a.m., online (Zoom)
With Alyssa
Mondays, 2-3 p.m., HLSB 216
Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m., HLSB 216
Thursdays, 4-5 p.m., online (Zoom)
With Joseph
Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., CRSC 217
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m., CRSC 217
Fridays, 1-2 p.m., online (Zoom)
With Christopher
Mondays, 4-5 p.m., HLSB 216
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m., HLSB 216
Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., online (Zoom)
Saturdays, Noon-1 p.m., online (Zoom)
With Rachel
Mondays, 5-6 p.m., LBRY 114
Thursdays, 4-5 p.m., LBRY 114
Saturdays, 8-9 a.m., online (Zoom)
With Samara
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., LBRY 114
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m., LBRY 114
Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon, online (Zoom)
With Shannon
(SI schedule alternates weekly. Consult SI leader's weekly Canvas message for details each week)
Week A:
Mondays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., LBRY 114
Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m., LBRY 114
Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., online (Zoom)
Week B:
Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., LBRY 114
Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., online (Zoom)
Thursdays, 5-6 p.m., LBRY 114
With Maddie
Mondays, 4-5 p.m., HLSB 320
Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon, LBRY 114
Thursdays, 4-5 p.m., online (Zoom)
With Angel
Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., CRSC 107
Thursdays, 2-3 p.m., CRSC 107
Fridays, 8:30-9:30 p.m., online (Zoom)
With Malana
Mondays, 11 a.m.-noon, CRSC 107
Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m., CRSC 107 and Zoom (hybrid)
Fridays, Noon-1 p.m., online (Zoom)
With Samara
Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., LBRY 114
Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., LBRY 114
Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., online (Zoom)
With Rory
Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m., HLSB 340
Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m., online (Zoom)
Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., HLSB 340
With Benji
Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., FLRS 106
Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., FLRS 106
Fridays, 1-2 p.m., online (Zoom)
With Caleb
Tuesdays, Noon-1 p.m., CALT 251
Thursdays, 4-5 p.m., CALT 251
Fridays, 1-2 p.m., online (Zoom)
With Brette
Mondays, 3-4 p.m., CALT 270
Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., online (Zoom)
Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., CALT 270
During SI sessions, the SI student leader guides the group in:
Sessions are purposefully designed to help participants gain confidence, become more independent as learners and achieve greater success in the course.
Think of SI as a way to interact with the course material in a more active, informal and student-centered way.
SI sessions are not a place for:
Did we mention SI sessions are 100% FREE?
Nothing! SI is completely and totally free, and always will be!
Each term, certain STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) courses are designated for SI based on student need and faculty request. SI is not available in all courses; check back each term to see what courses are offering SI.
Any student enrolled in a course for which SI is offered may attend any SI session for that course. You do not need to be in the same section as the SI student leader, or even have the same professor.
SI session times sometimes change during term to meet student needs. Keep your eye on Canvas notifications to learn of any updates! Also, be sure to take advantage of online SI session offerings, as these can sometimes make attendance easier.
Do any of the following apply to you?
No matter your situation, SI is the place for you. Stop by and give it a try. There's nothing to lose, and you just might make new friends along the way!
Being an effective SI student leader requires maturity, good organization and time-management skills, strong subject knowledge, and an ability to communicate clearly. To become a student leader, you must:
For information email Matt Bem, coordinator for STEM Initiatives and Supplemental Instruction, at mjbem@aacc.edu.
Please be aware that Supplemental Instruction at AACC is not offered during the summer session.
SI is offered exclusively during the fall and spring terms and will return with the start of the upcoming fall term.
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