About Tutorial Services at UST
Tutoring and academic support for students
The Tutorial Services Center helps students become confident, self-sufficient learners. Grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition of goodness, discipline, and knowledge and the University’s commitment to educating the whole person, we support students seeking tutoring, mentoring, and resources that promote academic success and personal growth.
The Tutorial Service Center is located in the Celt Success Center at 3900 Montrose Blvd., and is a part of the Student Success team at UST.
General Course Tutoring
Knack – The tutoring hub for undergrads
Since fall 2025, UST has partnered with Knack, the leading online platform for university tutoring services. Knack is a tutoring app that the University of St. Thomas utilizes to connect undergraduate students with a peer tutor in your specific course — anytime, anywhere. You don’t have to wait for office hours or schedule weeks in advance. Find a tutor in your course, book a session, and get the help you need on your schedule.
Knack Tutoring Works
- 27.17% average increase in student confidence
- 4.39/5 average confidence after tutoring
- 9.72/10 average session quality rating
- Peer tutoring designed to help students succeed
Students who use Knack tutoring report greater confidence, stronger course understanding, and outstanding tutoring experiences.
On-Demand tutoring
A tutor when you need it
Tutoring is offered in person and online, allowing tutors and the students we serve flexibility in location and modality, as well as providing students with an on-demand option to access professional tutors from across the country.
Looking for a job opportunity?
Tutoring is a great way to build professional skills, earn experience for your resume to help land a job after graduation, and to make extra money while at the University of St. Thomas.
How to qualify
You’re already qualified
All you need to start is a B+ on your transcript.
Earning potential
Through Knack’s official partnership with the University of St. Thomas, you can earn $17/hr tutoring classes in which you received a B+ or higher.
Tutor as little or as much as you would like by only accepting the tutoring sessions you want.
Knack is paid for by UST Houston, This means you get paid, while students get to learn for free. Finding students to tutor is easy. You’ll be notified when students request help in your approved courses. Respond to their request and set up a time to tutor them either in person or online via the Knack Online Classroom.
Not Sure Which Resource You Need?
Contact the Tutorial Services Center and we'll help connect you with the appropriate tutoring, mentoring, or research resource.
📧 tutoring@stthom.edu
Tutoring Support Services
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Frequently Asked questions
UST Tutoring FAQs
See some questions we often get from students below.
What tutoring and academic support services are available to students?
The Division of Student Success provides students access to tutoring through Knack services, peer mentoring (STEM, engineering, Core Curriculum, and pre-nursing), as well as research support at Doherty Library through the Research Success Center. In addition, students have access to support services like the Counseling and Wellness Services Center, Career Services, and more.
Do I have to be failing to come to tutoring?
No, early use of services like tutoring can be beneficial in improving and enhancing academic performance from the beginning, middle, and end of the semester.
Will my professor find out I came here?
Yes, peer tutors and mentors submit conference notes to faculty when working with students.
What if I don't know what questions to ask?
Providing information from syllabi is a good start in guiding a tutoring session, From there, gain insight on what to get support with from your faculty.
What is the difference between a “peer tutor” and a “mentor”?
There is no difference – both are here to support with course material, communication, managing your time, and connecting with additional support services on campus .
More Questions?
Contact Us
The Tutorial Service Center is located in the Celt Success Center and is a part of the Student Success team at UST.
- tutoring@stthom.edu
- 3900 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006