Express Drop-in Tutoring: Subject & Learning Skills

Need focused academic support without scheduling an appointment? Starting fall 2026, Express Tutoring provides drop-in help with support for select courses and learning skills. Express Tutoring is offered in person at TCH 117 (Trevor Colbourn Hall, Room 117) and is subject to tutor availability. This additional option does not replace SARC’s group or scheduled one-on-one peer tutoring for supported courses.

Subject Tutoring

Express tutors provide focused support with questions and concepts in select supported courses. Tutors can help students clarify course material, work through problems, and develop strategies for approaching similar questions independently. Because supported courses and tutor availability vary by day and time, students should review the current course availability below before visiting.

Learning Skills Tutoring (Formerly ACE)

Learning Skills Tutors help students develop practical strategies and successful academic habits. Formerly offered through ACE consultations, learning skills support is now available exclusively through Express Tutoring. Students may return throughout the semester to continue strengthening their learning strategies and academic habits.

Learning Skills Tutors can help with a wide range of academic success topics, including:

  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Study skills
  • Test preparation
  • Textbook reading
  • Note-taking
  • Succeeding in online courses
  • Navigating Webcourses
  • Understanding different course modalities (mixed-mode, online, video-enhanced, etc.)
  • Using the syllabus to plan for the semester in an online course
  • Motivation and goal-setting
  • Stress management and wellness
  • Campus resources and opportunities

How Express Tutoring Works

  1. Visit TCH 117 during the applicable Express Tutoring hours; Express Tutoring is offered in-person only.
  2. Join the queue in Penji for subject or learning skills support.
  3. Receive approximately 20–25 minutes of focused assistance from an available tutor.

Important Session Details

  • When students need help with similar questions or topics, a tutor may assist them together.
  • Have another question or topic? You may rejoin the queue for an additional session as tutor availability permits.
  • Bring relevant materials, such as your syllabus, notes, textbook, assignment instructions, or specific questions.

Express Tutoring Hours & Availability

Subject Tutor Availability

If you’re interested in drop-in/express tutoring, stop by TCH 117 during the hours below to get help with select courses from one of our tutors – no appointment needed.

Day Hours Supported Courses
Monday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM COP 3223, COP 3330, COP 3502, COT 3100, MAP 2302, STA 2014, STA 2023
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM BCH 4053, CHM 2210, CHM 2211
Tuesday 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM BSC 2010, EVR 3008, SPN 1120, STA 2023
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM ACG 2021, FIN 3403
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM COP 3223, COP 3502, COT 3100, MUH 3212, MUL 2720, MUT 1004, MUT 1121, MUT 2126, MUT 2127, STA 2014, STA 2023, STA 4163, STA 4164, STA 4321, STA 4322
Wednesday 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM EGM 3601, EGN 3310, EGN 3321, EGN 3343, EGN 3373, MAP 2302, PHY 2048, PHY 2049
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM COP 3223, COP 3502, COT 3100, MUH 3212, MUL 2720, MUT 1004, MUT 1121, MUT 2126, MUT 2127, STA 2014, STA 2023, STA 4163, STA 4164, STA 4321, STA 4322
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM EGN 3310, EGN 3321, EGN 3343, EGN 3373, EML 3022, MAP 2302, PHY 2048, PHY 2049
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ACG 2021, ACG 2071, BSC 2010, CHM 1025, CHM 1032, CHM 2045, CHM 2046, ECO 2013, FIN 3403, PHY 2053, PHY 2054
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM BSC 2010, BSC 2011, CHM 1025, CHM 1032, CHM 2045, CHM 2046
Thursday 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM EGN 3310, PHY 2048, PHY 2053
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM CHM 2210, CHM 2211, PCB 3703
Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM BSC 2010, BSC 2011, CHM 1025, CHM 1032, CHM 2045, CHM 2046, PHY 2053
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM COP 3223, COP 3330, COP 3502, COT 3100

Learning Skills Tutor Availability

Learning Skills Tutors are available at TCH 117 during the hours below:

Monday 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM