Trinity College Dublin Tutorial Service/Senior Tutor’s Office

The Trinity Tutorial Service (dating from Trinity’s foundation and developed as a pastoral support service in the 1950s) led by the Senior Tutor comprises approximately 300 members of academic staff who volunteer to provide academic and pastoral support to undergraduate students. On entry, students are placed into a chamber under the care and responsibility of a tutor for the duration of their studies. The tutor provides a confidential, personal service to students, advising them on their academic progress. The tutor acts as an advocate, where appropriate, on matters relating to Trinity regulations and decisions and provides a gateway to a range of student services, such as the Student Counselling Service, the Health Service, and financial assistance where required.

The Senior Tutor’s Office (STO) manages the service. STO administers the Student Assistance Fund, enabling the intertwining of academic solutions with financial assistance where appropriate. STO works closely with all Student Support Services in TCD to support students individually.