Tutoring Services
Tutoring Services, part of the Learning Commons at College of Western Idaho (CWI), provides resources and individualized support to help you master course content, prepare for exams, and succeed in your classes. Services are free to all currently-enrolled students.
Connect with a Tutor
Tutoring Services is here to support your success in college and beyond. As a current CWI student, you have free access to:
- Drop-in tutoring and one-on-one appointments (online or on campus).
- On-demand help through Upswing.
- Study groups, embedded tutors, and workshops.
Workshops
Build your skills through free workshops in the myCommons section of Canvas, covering topics such as:
- Time management
- Memory building
- Reading strategies
- Computer literacy
- Tutoring services
- Upswing
- Note-taking strategies
Student Resources
Browse a wide variety of student-focused resources, including math handouts and videos on study skills.
Faculty Resources
As part of the Learning Commons, Tutoring Services partners with faculty to help students build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and succeed academically. We offer classroom resources, personalized support, and assignment feedback to enhance the student learning experience.
Visit Learning Commons in SharePoint, available to all faculty and staff, for more information.
Hours & Locations
Spring 2026 Hours
Jan. 20 – May 16
Tutoring Services will be closed on the following days during spring semester:
- Mar. 15 – 21 – Spring Break
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday – Saturday | 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Locations
Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN), Room 1304
1360 S. Eagle Flight Way, Boise, ID 83709
208.562.2516
Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB), Room 209
Frequently Asked Questions
The most important thing to bring to your tutoring session is an openness to work! Other things that help make your time successful are your assignment, any class notes or course texts that pertain to the assignment, and any work you have done so far.
Upon request, Tutoring Services can complete a verification form for you to take to your instructor or email verification directly to your instructor.
Please email Tutoring Services at tutoring@cwi.edu with any additional questions or concerns.
Supporting your academic success is important to us, and showing up to scheduled sessions is a big part of being here for you. If you are unable to attend a scheduled session, we understand — just make sure you let us know so we can still help fellow students.
If you need to cancel a session, complete one of the following:
- Cancel your appointment directly in Upswing.
- Ask a front desk host at any of our in-person locations for assistance.
- Contact us at 208.562.2233 (Nampa) or 208.562.2516 (Boise) to let us know.
Students who miss three (3) or more scheduled sessions in one semester without cancelling it in advance will have a restriction placed on their Upswing account.
- This restriction will prevent you from booking sessions for the rest of the semester.
- To have a restriction removed, send an email to brettbelden@cwi.edu requesting removal. A member of our team will respond within 1– 3 business days with instructions on how to have the restriction removed.
- Students with restricted accounts are still able to use ACES, the Writing and AI Literacy Center's email service, for receiving feedback on written drafts and AI-related questions.
Meet Our Staff
