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Find a Tutor in a Specific Course
When Should I Use Tutoring?
- Early and often!
- When you are struggling with a concept
- When you are trying to assess how deeply you comprehend the material
- When you feel stuck on developing modeling strategies
How Should I Use Tutoring?
To get the most out of your time with a tutor, prepare ahead for the session. The tutor will ask what you want to work on, so come knowing what you want to accomplish with the tutor. You might come...
- To work through a question on a problem set
- To review for a test
- To talk through a concept you covered in lecture, lab, or reading
- To organize class material and create study tools
- To practice speaking a foreign language
- To talk about your Psych1 Research & Writing Project
Subjects Tutored
Free peer tutoring is available for the following subjects. Click a subject to see the complete list of courses. (Subjects in bold are offered during Summer Quarter.)
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Engineering
- Foreign Languages
- Human Biology
- Math
- Physics
- Psychology 1
- Statistics
CTL Drop-in Hours
No appointment is needed for drop-in tutoring. Just show up at the designated location and sign in.
See a snapshot of current drop-in hours
- Drop-in tutoring is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Tutors available for Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Math, and Physics
Search for drop-in hours in a specific course
Click here for instructions with screen shots. (PDF)
- Go to sututor.stanford.edu to log in through WebAuth.
- Once you log in, go to the Go To... drop-down menu and select Make Appointment.
- Pick a range of dates.
- Search for the course in which you want help.
- Look for any dates and times marked with a "D" for drop-in.
Make an Appointment with a CTL Tutor
Click here for instructions with screen shots. (PDF)
- Go to sututor.stanford.edu to log in through WebAuth.
- Once you log in, go to the Go To… drop-down menu and select Make Appointment.
- Pick a range of dates.
- Search for the course in which you need help.
- Select a time for individual tutoring, indicated by a capital "I", or for a group appointment, indicated by a capital "G".
- Click the time you want.
- Click the Save button and you're all set. You will receive a confirmation email.
Other Resources for Tutoring in These Subjects
These groups serve students primarily during the academic year. Check out their websites or contact them directly for more information.
- Athletic Academic Resource Center (AARC)
The AARC offers tutoring services for Stanford athletes. Math, physics, writing, and chemistry tutors are available weekday evenings at the AARC during drop-in hours. Contact Keiko Price (keikop@stanford.edu, 723-5806) to discuss your needs.
- Community Center Resources
The Stanford Community Centers offer a variety of tutoring and academic support resources ranging from course-related study groups to individual advising. Visit their sites to learn more. - Black Community Services Center
- El Centro Chicano
- LGBT Community Resource Center
- Native American Activities Center
- Women’s Community Center
- Physics Tutoring Center
The Physics Department offers free drop-in tutoring for students in the 20s and 40s series.
- Stanford University Mathematical Organization
During Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, the Stanford University Mathematical Organization (SUMO) offers free tutoring for 51, 52, and 53 students. Tutoring in room 381–T from 6:00-10:00 on Monday and Wednesday. - Tau Beta Pi: The Engineering Honor Society
Candidates and members of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, offer free tutoring for engineering students through office hours and scheduled appointments.
For Help in Other Courses
- PWR – Written Projects: Get Help with a Writing Project
- PWR – Oral and Multimedia Presentations: Get Help with an Oral Presentation
- IHUM – Get Help with a Writing Project