Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Supplementary Instruction (SI) Program?

SI is a course/workshop listed as InterEGR 150 in timetable, and is offered by academic support services in Engineering General Resources (EGR) Office.

Who can enroll in SI?

Students who have concurrent enrollment in a course that offers SI can enroll in InterEGR 150.

When can I enroll in SI?

SI enrollment usually starts in May for the Fall registration, and in December for the Spring. An email about the SI schedule will be sent by the instructor to all students who are eligible in May/December.

How do I enroll in SI?

InterEGR 150 is listed in timetable as a zero credit class. It is under INTERDISCIPLINARY (496) in the College of Engineering. Use the Student Center and enroll in the lab that is designated for the course that you are interested in. There are eight SI labs offered for five different courses:

How does SI work?

• SI helps students master concepts covered in lectures and discussions by employing group problem solving activities.
• SI is led by engineering students who provide the worksheets and guide the discussions.
• SI sessions meet twice a week for an hour each time. Students will be divided into small study groups during the session.
• Students are required to commit to attending the session throughout the semester.
• Students will get "A" if they fulfill the attendance requirement, and "NW" if fail to do so.
• All sessions are held in the SI room in the lobby of the Engineering Hall.

I would like to apply to be an SI facilitator. How do I sign up?

Fill out the following application; the instructions for submitting it are included at the end.

I have a question that wasn't answered in this FAQ; who can I contact for more information?

You're welcome to contact Dr. Jia-Ling Lin for more information about SI.