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Our tutor training program is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association.

The Online Scheduler has the most up-to-date information about open appointments for writing tutoring, math tutoring, and the academic coach. Otherwise, contact tutorrequest@psu.edu . If you are interested in scheduling a virtual appointment, inquire at: onlinewriting@psu.edu .For math tutoring, if you wish to inquire about scheduling a virtual appointment, inquire at tutorrequest@psu.edu.

International/ESL Tutoring (Fall and Spring Semesters Only)

Math/Statistics Tutoring (Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters)

Study Skills Tutoring (Fall and Spring Semesters Only)

Tutoring for Other Subjects (Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters)

Writing Tutoring (Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters)

International/ESL Tutoring (Fall and Spring Semesters Only)

Our writing tutors have International and ESL expertise for both undergraduate and graduate students. Schedule an appointment with the writing tutors by using the Online Scheduler or contact Kathy at 948-6469 OR drop in to W-117 without an appointment, and a tutor will help you if one is available. An appointment is recommended, but not required.

Math / Statistics Tutoring (Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters)

Schedule an appointment using the Online Scheduler or call 948-6475 OR drop in without an appointment to W-135), and a tutor will help you if one is available. An appointment (individual or group) is recommended, but not required. Math tutors can help with math courses up to and including MATH 141; some can also assist with STAT 200. Ask about other courses; frequently someone can tutor them. Scheduled tutoring is limited to two hours per week per course; additional time is available by dropping in. If you wish to inquire about scheduling a virtual appointment, inquire at tutorrequest@psu.edu. (You must have a microphone on the PC you intend to use.)

Study Skills Tutoring (Fall and Spring Semesters Only)

The Study Skills Tutors assist students in developing effective study habits, improving time management, and clarifying learning strategies. They will assist you in accomplishing your academic goals by providing structure, support, and feedback. Examples of sessions include time management, learning styles, the study cycle, note taking systems, textbook reading strategies, and test-taking strategies.

E-mail tutorrequest@psu.edu.or call 948-6475. An appointment is required.

Tutoring for Other Subjects (Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters)

Ask us to arrange a tutor. If we can find someone who is qualified and willing to work for the Learning Center, we will arrange a tutor for you! We are often able to find one, but we can’t guarantee it. E-mail tutorrequest@psu.edu. Tutoring is limited to two hours per week per course.

 

Writing Tutoring (Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters)

(For both undergraduate and graduate students): Schedule an appointment with the writing tutors by using the Online Scheduler OR contact Kathy at 948-6469 OR drop in to W-117 without an appointment, and a tutor will help you if one is available. An appointment is recommended, but not required.

Interactive Online Tutoring for Writing (flexible scheduling): If you are a Penn State Harrisburg student and you are interested in scheduling a virtual appointment, inquire at: onlinewriting@psu.edu .

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