What PAL/PASS Offers

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) / Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) offers:

Integration
PAL/PASS programmes help new students integrate socially and academically with other students in their classes, on their courses, and across the wider institution.  It does this by providing opportunities for them to meet and work together in small groups under the guidance of a more experienced student.

Engagement
PAL/PASS programmes encourage students to become more actively involved in discussing the subject matter of their course.

Support
PAL/PASS programmes enhance the level of support and advice available throughout  first year and improves students' experience of college life.

Empowerment
PAL/PASS programmes empower students to improve and develop PAL by providing them with opportunities to give their feedback via PAL/PASS Leaders and PAL/PASS Coordinators.

Leadership
PAL/PASS programmes provide an environment in which PAL/PASS Leaders can practice and develop a range of personal and professional skills.