Peer Tutoring - Academic Development - Carnegie Mellon University

What is Peer Tutoring?

Peer tutoring is a program designed to assist students with their coursework and it is available in two formats, Walk-in and Standing Appointments.

Walk-in Tutoring during Finals Week

Once again, we will provide two nights of tutoring during the final exam period in the UC Connan Room 8:00-10:00 p.m. The subjects are as follows:

Sunday, December 6

  • Introduction to Chemical Engineering (06-100)
  • Computer Science (15-110/121/123)
  • Introduction to Accounting (70-122)
  • Japanese (82-171/271)
  • Chemistry (09-106)
  • Organic Chemistry (09-217)
  • Writing

Wednesday, December 9

  • Calculus (21-111/120/121/122)
  • Multivariate (21-256)
  • Calc in 3D (21-259)
  • Concepts of Math (21-127)
  • Thermodynamics (06-221)
  • Writing

WALK-IN TUTORING

During the fall and spring semesters, we offer subject-specific walk-in tutoring geared primarily towards large introductory courses. No appointment is necessary.

Print the Walk-in Schedule Print the Walk-in Schedule [PDF].

Afternoon Walk-in Tutoring

is available for specific courses on Mondays and Wednesdays afternoons in Cyert Hall.

Fall 2009 Afternoon Tutoring Schedule

Course
Day
Time
Location
Calculus 21-106 thru 21-123

M

W

3:00-5:00p
4:30-6:30p
CYH B6-A

Physics 33-106/107 & 33-111/112

M

W

2:00-4:00p
3:00-5:00p
CYH B6-A
Chemistry M
W
3:00-5:00p
4:30-6:30p
CYH B6-A

Evening Walk-in Tutoring

is offered Sundays through Thursdays, 8:30pm-11pm in Mudge Library and Donner Reading Room, and in the West Wing Tech Lounge on Monday and Wednesday nights.

Fall 2009 Evening Tutoring Schedule

Course Title
Mudge
Donner
West Wing
Writing SMTWR STR
Calculus SMTWR SMTWR
Chemistry SMTW SMTW
Physics for Engineering Students SMTWR SMTWR
Physics for Science Students SMTWR

Economics R R
Biochemistry T

Organic Chemistry S

Accounting R

Genetics R

Multivariate A&A W W
Calculus in 3D W W
Concepts of Math W W
Intro to ECE M M
Intro to Chem E T T
CS 15110/211/212 MR

Japanese

M
Chinese

MW
Policy Analysis I

MW
Thermodynamics 06-221


MW
KEY: Sunday; Monday; Tuesday; Wednesday; ThuRsday

STANDING TUTORING APPOINTMENTS

If you have tried walk-in tutoring and SI, and still require more assistance, or if you need help in a course not supported by our other services, you can request a standing tutoring appointment. Read our Attendance Policy to find out how standing appointments work. Then come in to the Academic Development office in Cyert Hall, Suite B5 to fill out a Tutoring Request Form. We'll do our best to find you a tutor as quickly as possible.

Please note that standing tutoring appointments may involve small group tutoring — individual tutoring appointments (one tutor per student) are not guaranteed.


WALK-IN SCHEDULE CHANGES

No walk-in tutoring

Tuesday 11/24
through Sunday 11/29

Walk-in resumes

Monday, 11/30

Last day of Walk-in

Thursday, 12/3
"I never would have made it through Physics II had it not been for peer tutoring in Mudge. And if it weren't for the help of my tutor for Physics I, I would not have made it there either. Through Academic Development programs, I have been able to persist in some really tough courses. Thanks!"

students say...

I recently was assisted by one of your tutors in my graduate level statistics class. I would like to go on record to say how helpful the tutor was during the semester. She was patient and willing to explain things in a way that was easy for me to learn. This was the first time I had ever engaged in any statistics class and the class was done on an accelerated basis, so her job was difficult to say the least. She is very professional, however, she also has the ability to put the learner at ease by being very friendly. Your department is certainly benefitted by having workers like her on the team.

thank you