Peer Assisted
Study Sessions (PASS)

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) are weekly study sessions for Level 4 students. These sessions are led by PASS Leaders, who are Level 5 or 6 students studying the same course. It is an opportunity for you to learn collaboratively with your peers, which can help to improve your confidence in your studies and ease your transition into higher education.

The Peer Mentoring team coordinate the PASS scheme at UWL. PASS is for any Level 4 student studying on a course or module in which the scheme is being implemented.

What are the benefits of attending PASS?

• Obtain key information from students studying at a higher level

• Develop key course-related skills

• Gain confidence with tackling difficult assignments

• Opportunities to work collaboratively with peers

PASS Leaders are students studying at level 5 or 6. These students attend a two-day training delivered by a PASS Supervisor to prepare them for the role.

It is highlighted to students during the training that they do not take the role of a lecturer and cannot teach the course, nor do they give students the answers. Their role involves facilitating learning to support students and helping them with finding answers on their own.