Watch this video to learn more about the drop-in tutor position, the differences between other CLUE positions, and application tips. Scroll down and click on the drop down menus below for more information about the position and Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have any questions about the position or application process that are not answered on this page, please email clue@uw.edu.
For all subject areas:
Tutors are required to have successfully completed the courses in their chosen discipline (listed below). Courses may be in progress at the time of application but must be completed before the start of employment. Completion of equivalent accelerated/honors courses will also satisfy this requirement. There is no minimum GPA requirement.
The courses listed below are common courses that students come into CLUE for tutoring support. You must be comfortable tutoring all of the courses listed in the subject you are applying for. Please check position description for more information about submitting transcripts and about mapping out course translations if you have taken courses outside of UW.
| Subject | Required | Preferred |
| Biology | BIOL 180, 200, 220 | |
| Chemistry | CHEM 142, 152, 162, 237 | CHEM 238 and/or 239 |
| Computer Science | CSE 121, 122 & 123 or CSE 142 & 143 | CSE 160 and/or 163 |
| Math | MATH 124, 125, 126 and either 207 or 208 | MATH 209, 224, and/or 300 |
| Physics | PHYS 121, 122, 123 | |
| Writing | Completed at least one W course or one C course |
Drop-in Tutors have to be able to work in Mary Gates Hall Commons from Sundays through Thursdays from 7 pm - 11 pm. Tutors do not work every night of the week but must be available in evenings. Shifts are 4 hours long and each tutor works 2-3 shifts (nights) a week. Schedule changes quarterly based on tutor availability. Tutors are assigned shifts for the week based on team and subject availability.
New tutors must attend/ complete:
In the drop-in tutor position, tutors will:
“I truly enjoyed hearing that my feedback was helpful and that I was able to make students feel more confident in their writing. I also learned a lot about being a tutor and how to improve my tutoring practice. Overall, I came to realize that tutoring is a rewarding job that promotes self-improvement as well.”
- Former CLUE Writing Drop-in Tutor
Undergraduate students: $22.65 per hour
Graduate students: $23.65 per hour
The contract states that effective 7/1/2026, the minimum ASE hourly rates will be increased according to contract guidelines.
Please submit the application form by Monday, April 6th.
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