Resources
Learning Center Resources
Talk to your professor and/or TA about issues you may be having in class; they should always be your first point of contact. Remember, tutoring isn't a quick fix! Assess your study habits, find a study partner or join a study group. For more help schedule an appointment with our academic success coach to help address any underlying academic concerns you have.
Other Campus Resources
Computer Science Tutoring
The Computer Science Undergraduate Council (CSUG) offers free, virtual tutoring for computer science courses. Their schedule is posted weekly with the courses they offer and the zoom links for the tutors. They are open for tutoring Monday - Friday. Please visit the CSUG website for information.
Math Study Hall
The Math Study Hall is staffed by math graduate students who will answer your questions on a walk-in basis. It is open Monday through Thursday for the Spring 2023 semester.
Society of Physics Tutoring
The Society of Physics supports students in their study of physics. The Society of Physics Tutoring occurs every Monday - Thursday in the POA Library (B&L 374) from 7pm to 9pm. Their tutors are upperclassmen physics/astronomy majors who have experience with the introductory physics courses and are well-prepared to help answer your questions.
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Tutoring
Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, offers group tutoring for engineering courses in Genesee 309 from 1pm - 4pm for the Fall 2024 Semester. These group tutoring session begin September 15, 2024.
Undergraduate Chemistry Society
The Undergraduate Chemistry Society (UCS) will be holding Chemistry tutoring sessions every Monday from 8pm - 9pm in Genesee 325, and every Wednesday from 7:30 - 8:30pm in Genesee 309.
Writing, Speaking and Argument Program (WSAP)
The Writing and Speaking Program (WSAP) supports effective academic communication across all disciplines by offering free writing and speaking tutoring to all members of the University of Rochester community. WSAP is staffed by professional, graduate, and undergraduate writing and speaking tutors from the humanities, social sciences, and natural and applied sciences. These tutors provide individualized feedback and assistance on all types of academic writing and speaking. You can schedule an appointment online to get started.
Writing Groups for Undergraduates
Do you have writing to do? Do you like working with other people? Undergraduate students in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering are invited to join a writing group hosted by the Writing and Speaking Center. Groups meet weekly for two hours via Zoom and focus on goal-setting and shared writing time. Bring any kind of academic, professional, or creative writing. Learn more and enroll online at our undergraduate groups page. Questions? Email rachel.lee@rochester.edu.
Student Academic Support Services
The following offices and programs provide academic support to students in the School of Arts & Sciences and Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Advising
College Center for Advising Services – supports academic and individual success of all undergraduate students.
Greene Center for Career Education and Connections – helps students explore career options and choose academic pathways that enable them to be successful in their chosen career.
Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity – specifically supports first-generation students in their personal and academic success.
Office of Mentoring and Student Advocacy – specifically supports the personal, academic, and professional development and success of students to create an environment in which all students can thrive.
Chemistry
The Learning Center – offers study groups and individual tutoring for a range of chemistry courses.
Undergraduate Chemistry Council – offers group study sessions and tutoring for all undergraduate chemistry courses and assignment types. For fall 2024, the council will be holding tutoring sessions every Monday from 8pm – 9pm in Genesee 325, and every Wednesday from 7:30pm – 8:30pm in Genesee 309.
Kearns Chemistry Study Groups – first generation and other students can participate in study groups for CHEM 131, 132, 203 and 204.
Computer Science
The Learning Center – offers study groups and individual tutoring for a range of computer science courses.
Computer Science Undergraduate Council – offers tutoring for most undergraduate computer science courses and some math courses Monday through Friday, virtually and in-person.
Women and Minorities in Computing – offers workshops and learning events for all computer science students.
Engineering
The Learning Center – offers study groups and individual tutoring for a range of engineering courses.
Tau Beta Pi – offers group tutoring for undergraduate engineering courses on Sundays in Genesee 309 from 1 to 4 pm for the Fall 2024 semester starting September 15th, 2024.
Languages
Language Center – offers conversation hours and individual peer-tutoring in multiple languages.
American Sign Language Club – offers group tutoring for students enrolled in the ASL program.
Mathematics
The Learning Center – offers study groups and individual tutoring for a range of math courses.
Math Study Hall – offers group study sessions and tutoring for all undergraduate math courses Monday through Thursday.
Computer Science Undergraduate Council – offers tutoring for MATH 141/161, 142/162, 150, 165, and MATH/STAT 201, Monday through Friday, virtually and in-person.
National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE) – offers group study halls on Thursdays for all students.
Physics
The Learning Center – offers study groups and individual tutoring for a range of physics courses.
Society of Physics Students – offers group tutoring for introductory physics courses Monday through Thursday in the POA Library (B&L 374).
Presentation and Speaking
Writing, Speaking and Argument Program – supports AS&E undergraduate learner for success designing and delivering effective and engaging presentations and speeches through one-one-one tutoring.
Research Design and Development
River Campus Libraries – offers a wide range of support services to help students successfully dream, design, conduct, and publish research projects and papers.
Study Skills
The Learning Center – supports the academic success of undergraduate learners through one-on-one academic success coaching, one-credit academic success courses, the peer-supported Study Zone learning space, and other study programs.
Writing
Writing, Speaking and Argument Program – supports AS&E undergraduate learners in developing critical skills for effective written communication across the disciplines through writing consultations, peer tutoring, asynchronous feedback on papers, online tutoring, and undergraduate writing groups.