FAQ
General FAQs
When do LARC tutorial sessions start?
LARC tutorial sessions start Wednesday (if your session is M/W) or Thursday (if your session is on T/TH) of Week 1.
What happens if I need to drop a tutorial to switch to another time?
There’s no charge to switch tutorial times for the same subject. You’ll only be billed for one.
Will I be billed, even though I dropped?
If you drop after 1 or 2 session times, there’s just a $25 charge. If you drop later, you’ll still be billed the same flat rate, even though you didn’t go.
Who are LARC tutorial sessions led by?
An undergraduate peer who has excelled in the course and has been trained in basic pedagogical theory and small group facilitation.
How do I drop?
Go to ZotPASS to drop your tutorial. Contact the LARC office if you need assistance or have questions.
What happens to my LARC fee if I need to drop my lecture?
Contact our office for help with this.
Can I just go to a Review?
You can attend a Review even if you are not enrolled in a tutorial. Small-group Reviews are listed on ZotPASS under “LARC Reviews.” There is a partial charge of $25 for LARC Reviews if you are not enrolled in a tutorial group. If you are already enrolled, the Review is included, and you will not be charged an additional partial charge.
Enrolling in a Tutorial
When and where will the LARC session schedule for next quarter be available?
Schedules are now available on ZotPASS beginning week 0.
How do I enroll for a LARC tutorial?
LARC tutorials are listed on UCI ZotPASS. On the mobile app, click the blue + and choose “View LARC Tutorials.” If no groups are found, it means there are no tutorials for your currently enrolled schedule.
What is the last day to add a LARC tutorial?
You can add whenever you like, but earlier is a better choice. Students who enroll earlier are more likely to be successful in the course. You will be charged a flat rate regardless of when you enroll.
Can I sign up for a LARC session with a Leader who is following the same subject but for a different professor?
We strongly recommend that you enroll in the tutorial that corresponds with your lecture. In fact, you will not be able to view sessions on ZotPASS that are not assigned to your instructor. This ensures that the LARC session content aligns with your lecture.
Can I attend the LARC session just to try it out?
No, you must add the session in ZotPASS to attend.
Sponsorship
Are LARC scholarships available?
No, LARC does not offer direct sponsorship at this time.
Where can I find out if I am eligible for sponsorship for my tutorial fee?
A good place to start is Student Success Initiatives. If you’re an athlete, contact the assistant athletic director. Your school may also offer sponsorships; contact your student affairs office or LARC for more information.
What are the requirements for sponsorship?
If you are eligible for sponsorship, you may still need to meet specific requirements from the sponsoring department, such as minimum attendance. Contact the sponsor directly for questions about their requirements.
Fees & Payments
How much will I pay for a LARC tutorial?
The LARC tutorial is $125 for the quarter per tutorial section enrolled (for the 2025-2026 year). If you enroll but infrequently or never attend, you still pay the same fee, just like a gym membership. If you drop during the first week or drop to switch tutorial times for the same subject, there’s no charge. If you drop after 1 or 2 session times, there’s just a $25 charge. If you drop later, you’ll still be billed the same flat rate, even though you didn’t go. Fees may be paid online through your Zot Account.
If I change my LARC tutorial, will I be charged an extra fee?
It depends on the type of change. You can change between LARC tutorials that are in the same subject, e.g., from one Chem 1A tutorial to another Chem 1A tutorial for no extra charge.
If you change from one subject to another, there will be an extra charge.
Why did the LARC fee increase (since last year)?
Incremental increases help us continue to compensate undergraduate employees with a competitive, union-negotiated wage. We’ll never change rates mid-quarter.
When do I pay for my LARC tutorial?
LARC sessions are billed at the end of the quarter in which the tutorial was taken. Fees may be paid online through your Zot Account.
Will I be billed if I have a sponsorship?
You will be billed if sponsor requirements are unmet. See the sponsorship tab for more information.
Check out LARC Schedule on UCI ZotPASS!
See if your lecture is supported by a LARC tutorial this quarter.