3.2 Tutoring at Laurea

The aim of the guidance and tutoring system is to help students develop their powers of self-motivation and their ability to make use of the many possibilities open to them at the Polytechnic. Different Degree Programmes have different arrangements for guidance and tutoring. The students must take responsibility for their own work, but if they wish they can always ask for guidance and counselling from their Teacher Tutors and Student Tutors. For the exchange students and non-Finnish degree students, there are trained International Tutor Students who are ready to help in questions concerning both academic and social life.

At the beginning of his or her studies each student draws up a personal study plan known as HOPS (= henkilökohtainen oppimissuunnitelma). The Teacher Tutors will provide academic assistance for this; with the Student Information Office giving students practical advice and help in sorting out any problems the students may encounter in carrying out their studies.