Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction

Tutoring

Tutoring is a free university service available to you if you need assistance in 100-300 level courses. You'll meet with tutors one-on-one and get the extra help you need in your class. If you did well in a class and are looking for an opportunity to help other students, you can also apply to become a tutor (see below).

Tutoring requests

Tutoring is available by request using the form below. Students are eligible for a maximum of three hours per week. Please anticipate at least three weeks before a tutor might be matched with you and make your request in a timely manner.

Tutor Request Form

Tutoring for math, writing and science

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Need extra help with math? If you need support with your undergraduate math class, check out one of the walk-in Mathematics Assistance Centers.

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Need extra help with writing? The Writing Center specializes in helping you writing for any subject - not just your English classes.

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Need extra help with science? Visit the College of Science and Engineering's Student Resources for peer-assisted tutoring in chemistry, computer science and physics.

Becoming or recommending a tutor

Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction is often provided if you are enrolled in a challenging class. Supplemental Instruction (SI) includes a series of review sessions, led by an SI leader, who prepares a review from each lecture the instructor gives. If you did well in a class and are looking for an opportunity to help other students, you can also apply to become an SI leader.

I want to become an SI leader

If you want to become an SI Leader, application cycles take place two times per academic year.*

Position requirements:

2nd year student
GPA 3.5 and above
B+ or higher in the class you wish to lead

Please note that a referral form is required and you will need to send the form to the instructor you select as a reference.

APPLY TO BE AN SI LEADER

Supplemental Instruction Fall 2025 Schedule

More information regarding Fall 2025 Supplemental Instruction offerings will come at the beginning of the semester, however, anticipated courses are listed below. Please check back soon.

COURSE	SI LEADER	DAYS	TIME	LOCATION
CHM 131	Mariah Zamora	Tues/Thur	5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Tues), 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Thurs)	Dow 107
CHM 345	Emma Busch	Tues/Fri	5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Dow 108
CPS 180	Eneni Alagoa	Mon/Wed	5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Pearce 400
CPS 181	Joe Wahbeh	Wed/Fri	3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Pearce 402
CSD 278	Mackenzie Gatton	Tues/Thur	2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	HP 2259
ECO 201	Addy Followell	TBD	TBD	TBD
HSC 214	Kate Schmidt	Tues/Thur	5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	HP 2261
HSC 215	Carly Raymo	Mon/Wed	5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	HP 2261
HSC 308	Madison Travis	Mon/Wed	5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	HP 2259
MTH 133	Lucy Nobis	Tues/Thur	5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Pearce 224
PHY 130	Syed Sarim	Tues/Fri	4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Dow 174
PHY 145	Conner Ripley	Tues/Fri	5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Tues), 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Fri)	Dow 109
PHY 146	Taylor Rinke	Mon/Wed	4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Dow 107