Tutoring in Math and Science
Announcements
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SAS Center Tutoring (BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, MATH, GEOL classes)
Tutoring from the SAS Peer Mentors is available starting Tuesday September 7, 2021. Tutoring is available both in-person and via Zoom.
In-person in Hall of Science (HSCI) room 164:
- Monday through Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm
- To enter the SAS Center, you will need to show your green checkmark allowing you on campus for the day.
- No eating or drinking in the SAS Center as you must remain masked at all times.
- Room has a max capacity of 13 people in the SAS Center; please know that if we are full, you may be asked to come back when there is space available.
Via Zoom: Tutoring Zoom Room - Meeting ID: 819 2434 5723
- Monday through Thursday 2:00pm-8:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm
- Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
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Lindgren Math Tutoring (MATH, STAT classes)
Tutoring from the Lindgren Math Tutoring Center is available starting Tuesday September 7, 2021. Tutoring is available via Zoom.
Via Zoom: Tutoring Zoom Room - Meeting ID: 819 2434 5723
- Monday through Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm
- Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
There are multiple centers on campus that tutor courses offered by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM):
- SAS Peer Mentors offers tutoring in science and math for CNSM pre-majors and majors.
- Physics Learning Assistants offers tutoring focused on physics and math.
- Lingren Math Tutoring Center focuses on math.
- The Learning Center offers tutoring in lower-division science and math courses for non-CNSM majors.
- Engineering Tutoring is available for undergraduate engineering students in variety of subjects.
Reasons for Receiving Tutoring
You can seek out tutoring for a variety of reasons:
- review before a test
- review exam results and missed homework problems
- gain study skills and time management strategies
- overcome struggling with a particular concept or problem
- build your confidence in a subject matter
- stay on top of your homework and study routine.
Types of Tutoring
Tutoring can take different forms:
- coming to the tutoring center with a set of question you need assistance with
- studying in the tutoring center and ask a tutor questions as they arise
- "teaching" the tutor what you have learned and have them review your knowledge
- having a tutor quiz you before test
- visiting the center with a group of friends and inviting the tutor to help with any problem areas.
- ask your academic advisor about individual tutoring if you would like an assigned Peer Mentor
Benefits of Tutoring
You can benefit from tutoring in a number of ways:
- increase your confidence in a particular subject matter as well as in your academic skills
- build connections with upperclass students and classmates
- increase your opportunity for success in forthcoming courses
- learn new study and problem-solving strategies.