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West Philadelphia Tutoring Project

Civic engagementMentorshipYouthCommunity ServiceCIVIC ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNITY SERVICEUndergraduate open
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Club Mission

WPTP is a program of Civic House that pairs Penn tutors with elementary, middle and high school students for free, one-on-one tutoring services. Tutors cultivate a relationship with their tutee, facilitate academic enrichment, and engage in social justice learning throughout the semester. We are a student group at the University of Pennsylvania.

For Spring 2026, virtual AND in-person tutoring at schools and at Civic House (3914 Locust Walk) will be available. The Spring 2026 Tutor Application is NOW OPEN here. The application deadline is Sunday, January 18th. Afterwards, we will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until February 16th.

FAQ

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Question: Hi! Are international students with an F1 visa eligible to apply? - Anonymous

Yes! You will just need a form of ID (passport, driver's license, etc.) to complete our clearances.

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Question: Is there a training or anything like that we are supposed to take part in? How do we get more information on preparing for our tutoring session and on what we will do during the session? - Anonymous

Tutors will be invited to Small Tutor Orientations with your tutoring section to get to know fellow tutors and learn about our responsibilities as tutors. There will also be a Large Tutor Orientation that will provide training and resources for tutoring. After the Orientations happen, you'll be able to reach out to your Section Director or Board Member if any more specific questions arise.

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Question: How do we get paired with a student? - Kate Solomon

Once your application is submitted, WPTP will try to pair you with a tutee and you will be notified by email if a pairing is made.

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Question: How do we know if our student has access to a device with video? - Kate Solomon

Hi, sorry for the confusion! Please answer the question to indicate whether you (not a tutee) have access to video calling on a device. 

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Question: Hi! I was wondering how to get a background check done in order to complete the application. How do I do that? - Anonymous

Hello, WPTP will help you get background checks completed if you don't have them already! It is not required to have them completed before applying. Thanks

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Question: Hi! I wonder if the application is open to grad students as well? Thank you - Anonymous

Yes, it is! 

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Organizational Profile

14 Registered (> 100 Members)

Currently Accepting: Yes

Application Required

Both Semesters

Classification: Undergraduate open


Contact

Civic House
facebook.com/wptp.upenn
wptp@pobox.upenn.edu
upennwptp.weebly.com
instagram.com/wptp.upenn

How to Get Involved

The Spring 2026 Tutor Application is NOW OPEN! You can access the application here. The application closes at midnight on January 18th. We will do our best to find you a time slot!

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