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Fall 2026 Supplemental Instruction (SI) Schedules

Fall 2026 SI Leaders

What is Supplemental Instruction (SI)

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a non-remedial program that offers free, voluntary study sessions for historically difficult courses. Facilitated by trained peer SI Leaders, SI brings students together in an active, collaborative environment to master complex course material while learning essential study and reasoning strategies. It’s all about tackling tough courses together!

Why SI?

Students who have attended SI at ETSU typically earn a final grade that is a full letter grade higher than those who did not attend.  Attending SI regularly is a fantastic way to study, increase your understanding of complex material, and review for exams.

Who are SI Leaders?

SI leaders are students who have taken the course and performed excellent. They must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as demonstrate a vested interest in supporting student success. SI leaders are tasked with helping students think more deeply about the instructor's lectures and the readings covered in the course, and using innovative and engaging strategies to improve students' understanding of complex and challenging concepts.

What do students like about SI?

The environment was very comfortable and low stakes, so I wasn't scared to start talking without fully understanding where I was going with my answer.  My SI Leader really helped me to understand that I did actually know some answers and navigated me to feel more confident in my understanding.

The thing I like most was how interactive and responsive the SI sessions are.  I feel more engaged in the topics.  I like that I get to actually try and apply what it is that I am learning.

When we worked together in groups and everyone explained their confusion, we were able to help out one another.