Do you need…
To socialise, meet and interact with your fellow students, discover university life, and get to know the city?
To improve your Italian language skills and cultural understanding?
To navigate University services and become more independent in handling administrative procedures?
To develop better study techniques or receive support in exam preparation?
You probably need a peer tutor!
What is a peer tutor?
A peer tutor is a student like you, but further along in their academic journey: they are enrolled in a master's degree or PhD programme and have been specifically trained to support student wellbeing, prevent crises, and promote a safe and inclusive academic environment.
What does a peer tutor do?
- Helps you understand the academic structure (academic year, classes, exams) and get to know University services
- Creates opportunities for students to meet and share experiences to overcome challenges
- Promotes student engagement in recreational and cultural activities organised by the University, the student community, or its representatives
Depending on their specific training, peer tutors may also:
- Provide academic support to enhance learning outcomes
Academic Tutor - Provide linguistic and cultural support to promote the inclusion of international students
Language and Cultural Mediation Tutor/Facilitator for Inclusion - Offer support to students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties to ensure their active and positive integration into university life
Disability and SLD Tutor
How do I request a peer tutor?
Contact coordinator Dr Sara Tagliamonte using only your University email address at sara.tagliamonte@unistrapg.it. Please indicate your degree programme and briefly describe what support you need.
The peer academic tutor receives specific training to:
facilitate effective communication with lecturers and the course board
provide support in developing study plans and organizing exams
find information and materials related to course syllabi
develop effective study methods and organize study groups
analyze any learning or motivational difficulties, identifying the appropriate institutional contacts for support
Academic contact:
Prof.ssa Stefania Scaglione
Peer academic tutors work in collaboration with the faculty tutors for each degree programme, who are:
COMIP:
Prof. Carlo Belli and Prof. Alejandro Marcaccio
carlo.belli@unistrapg.it
alejandro.marcaccio@unistrapg.it
DHI/LICI:
Prof.ssa Laura Refe
laura.refe@unistrapg.it
SOCI/SIS:
Prof. Alessandro Albanese and Prof. Filippo Sbrana
alessandro.albanese@unistrapg.it
filippo.sbrana@unistrapg.it
MICO:
Prof.ssa Donatella Radicchi
donatella.radicchi@unistrapg.it
COMPSI:
Prof. Giacomo Nencioni
giacomo.nencioni@unistrapg.it
ITAS:
Prof. Daniele Beltrame
daniele.beltrame@unistrapg.it
RICS:
Prof.ssa Cecilia Sottilotta
cecilia.sottilotta@unistrapg.it
The peer tutor/facilitator for linguistic and cultural mediation and inclusion receives specific training to:
support the integration of international students and organize welcome meetings
provide language support aimed at improving and consolidating Italian language skills
guide and assist international students in accessing online Italian language courses
promote the inclusion of students with particular vulnerabilities, in order to reduce their sense of isolation
The facilitators’ activities take place within the framework of the MoEBIUS project, which aims to support the physical and psychological well-being of the academic community through psychological support services, artistic and cultural activities, and by promoting healthy eating and physical activity.
Scientific contacts:
prof.ssa Borbala Samu
prof.ssa Cristina Gaggioli
Target audience: all students enrolled in degree programmes at the Università per Stranieri di Perugia who have submitted certification of Specific Learning Disorders (L.170) and/or disability (L.104 or disability certification >66%) to the Student Office.
The purpose of the service is to reduce or eliminate potential barriers, ensuring students with disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders a smooth and active integration into the university environment, enabling their full participation in their academic journey.
The peer disability/SLD tutor receives specific training to:
- facilitate access to university services
- assist with administrative procedures
- attend classes
- provide study support for exam preparation
- promote autonomy development
PLEASE NOTE:
Assignment will be finalized following an interview with Prof. Cristina Gaggioli, Rector's Delegate for DSA and Disability Policies, or with Dr. Sara Tagliamonte, responsible for Educational and Pedagogical Counseling.
Thanks to the agreement with the association AIFA Aps, certain measures can also be extended to students with ADHD certification.
Academic contact:
Prof. Cristina Gaggioli
Until November 2026, tutors will be available at the Student Office with a Welcome Desk for Freshers to help new students:
- get to know the university spaces and main services
- activate their institutional account and access online platforms
- complete pre-enrolment procedures
- apply for a Salgo local public transport pass
- learn about course organisation
The service is available, both in person and online*, from Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, and on Mondays in the afternoon, in person only, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
*Join the Welcome DeskFreshers | Join the Meeting | Microsoft Teams; you will be placed in a virtual waiting room and a tutor will assist you as soon as available.
Throughout the academic year, the “Peer Tutor” helpdesk is your main point of reference for navigating university life, learning about University services, receiving information, and finding support for your studies or any challenges you may encounter. Visit the helpdesk: we are here to help you make the most of your university experience.