Engagement Process

What are the steps to becoming a BTC Tutor?

Are you new to Brown Tutoring Corps? Please check back in August to create an account and complete an application for the Fall Semester by September 26, 2026. 

Are you a returning tutor? Please click update your schedule for the Fall Semester by September 26, 2026 and be sure your clearances are up-to-date. This is required to be matched and to engage in tutoring this semester. 

Contact browntutoringcorps@brown.edu with any questions!

In addition to the BTC application or returning tutor re-commitment, there are 4 other preparation requirements for all tutors:

  1. Attend one Engagement Preparation Day (EPD) for your background check and other compliance requirements for working with minors. The process takes about 20 minutes. No appointment needed; Drop in when you can during the following specified times:
    1. Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 1 pm - 3:30 pm
    2. Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 1pm - 3:30 pm
    3. Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 1pm - 3:30 pm

Required EPDs are held at the Swearer Center (located at the corner of Stimson/Hope) 

Notes:

  • Bring your government-issued ID (i.e. passport, driver's license, state ID)
  • Bring a laptop or smartphone if you have one.
  • Brown University students who do not participate in one of the EPDs will not be able to engage through the Brown Tutoring Corps. Please email browntutoringcorps@brown.edu with questions or concerns.
  • If you are a returning tutor or participated in EPD in January or February 2026 for another program, your clearances are valid for one calendar year. You will receive an email from swearerops@brown.edu verifying this.
  1. Attend one BTC in-person training and review the BTC Tutor Handbook.  Training dates TBA.
  2. Confirm your Match. Before tutoring begins, each tutor will be matched with a tutoring site based on the skills, interests, and availability you indicated within the BTC Application. Generally, once matched with a site, the school/site will assign each tutor to a group of students or a specific class. Your site leader will communicate scheduling details with you, and share all relevant site-specific information.
  3. Attend a site orientation to learn about site-specific details and expectations following your match. Details TBA.