Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction

Tutoring Services

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

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.

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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. We are currently hiring for Fall 2026!

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 Spring 2026 Schedule

COURSE	SI LEADER	DAYS	TIME	LOCATION
CHM 131	Mariah Zamora	Mon/Fri	6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Mon), 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Fri)	Dow 107
CHM 132	Hanh Le	Mon/Thur	5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. (Mon), 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Thur)	Dow 102
CHM 345	Emma Busch	Mon/Wed	5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Dow 108
CHM 345	Andrew Shorkey	Tue/Thur	5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Dow 108
CPS 181	Joe Wahbeh	Tue/Thur	5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Pearce 422
CSD 278	Mackenzie Gatton	Tue/Thur	4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	HP 2261
CSD 331	Adriana Griebe	Mon/Wed	4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	HP 1259
HSC 214	Lauren Hartman	Mon/Wed	6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Mon), 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Thur)	HP 1257
HSC 215	Carly Raymo	Mon/Wed	6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	HP 2061 (Mon), HP 1251 (Wed)
HSC 302	Ally Logel	Tue/Thur	6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	HP 2261
HSC 308	Madison Travis	Mon/Wed	5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	HP 1253
MET 310	Taylor Rinke	Mon/Thur	5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Mon), 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Thur)	Brooks 307
MTH 131	Gwendolyn Kilpatrick	Tue/Thur	7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.	Pearce 303
PHY 145	Conner Ripley	Tue/Thur	3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Dow 109
PHY 146	Lucy Nobis	Mon/Wed	6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Pearce 227