VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Economics Support at Vanderbilt University
Bachelor's · Taught in en
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- Individual appointments are 50 minutes long.Session Length
- Up to two individual appointments per week (three in spring).Appointment Limit
- Free of charge for all enrolled students.Cost
- Support for courses like ECON 1010, 1020, 1500, 3012, 3022, and 3032.Courses Covered
- Group study sessions available during peak academic periods.Group Support
Vanderbilt University's Tutoring Services offers comprehensive academic support for undergraduate Economics students. This includes free, one-on-one individual tutoring sessions and group learning opportunities. Tutors are successful current undergraduate and graduate students dedicated to helping their peers achieve academic success. The services aim to support students in core economics courses, from introductory principles to more advanced econometrics.
Frequently asked questions
- What academic support is available for Economics students at Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University offers free one-on-one tutoring sessions and group learning opportunities for undergraduate Economics students. These services are provided by successful current undergraduate and graduate students and cover core economics courses.
- How do I access tutoring services?
- You can schedule appointments through the online scheduler on the Tutoring Services website. You can filter by subject to find tutors for specific economics courses and book individual or group sessions.
- How long are the tutoring sessions and how many can I attend?
- Individual tutoring appointments are 50 minutes long. Enrolled students can attend up to two individual appointments per week, with three available in the spring semester.
- What economics courses are covered by the tutoring services?
- The tutoring services support core economics courses, including introductory principles and advanced econometrics. Specific course examples mentioned are ECON 1010, 1020, 1500, 3012, 3022, and 3032.
- Is there any cost associated with these tutoring services?
- No, the tutoring services are free of charge for all enrolled students at Vanderbilt University.
Fees
Tuition (international)Information not available for international students regarding specific program tuition. The university offers a tuition benefit program for employees and their dependents, which provides a discount on tuition for undergraduate and graduate courses. Employees receive advanced payment for 70% of the cost of one 3-credit hour course per term, up to the cost of a similar Vanderbilt course. Spouses receive a 47% discount on tuition for one course per semester or three courses per academic year at Vanderbilt, or can audit one course per semester tuition-free with instructor permission. Dependent children may be eligible for tuition assistance as per the Dependent Tuition Assistance policy.
Tuition (home)The Education Assistance program provides full-time staff members (after three months of employment) and their spouses with assistance toward tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses. Participants receive an advanced payment for the lesser of 70 percent of the cost of tuition for one 3-credit hour course per term at an accredited institution or 70 percent of the cost of a similar-level course at Vanderbilt. Spouses receive a 47% discount on tuition for one course per semester or three courses per academic year at Vanderbilt. Eligible spouses may also audit one Vanderbilt course per semester tuition-free with instructor permission.
LivingEstimated living costs are not specified.
Tuition benefit programs are administered through EdAssist. Faculty and staff can apply online through EdAssist starting 90 days prior to each class start date, with a deadline of 30 days after the class start date. For employee tuition, advanced payment is processed. For dependent children, EdAssist reviews applications and generates a Letter of Credit for the school.
How to apply
1. Schedule an AppointmentVisit the Tutoring Services website and use the online scheduler to book an individual or group appointment. Appointments can typically be made up to 7 days in advance.
2. Filter by SubjectUse the filtering options on the scheduler to find tutors available for specific economics courses (e.g., ECON 1010, ECON 3012).
3. Attend Your SessionAttend your scheduled 50-minute individual appointment or group session at the Curb Center Building, Suite 112.
Frequently asked questions
What academic support is available for Economics students at Vanderbilt?
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Vanderbilt University offers free one-on-one tutoring sessions and group learning opportunities for undergraduate Economics students. These services are provided by successful current undergraduate and graduate students and cover core economics courses.
How do I access tutoring services?
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You can schedule appointments through the online scheduler on the Tutoring Services website. You can filter by subject to find tutors for specific economics courses and book individual or group sessions.
How long are the tutoring sessions and how many can I attend?
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Individual tutoring appointments are 50 minutes long. Enrolled students can attend up to two individual appointments per week, with three available in the spring semester.
What economics courses are covered by the tutoring services?
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The tutoring services support core economics courses, including introductory principles and advanced econometrics. Specific course examples mentioned are ECON 1010, 1020, 1500, 3012, 3022, and 3032.
Is there any cost associated with these tutoring services?
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No, the tutoring services are free of charge for all enrolled students at Vanderbilt University.