Tutoring and Study Programs by Department
UCSD offers numerous tutoring and study assistance programs, most of them free of charge. Use these links to find the tutoring program that's right for you.
Even if you don't see your subject or class listed, many departments still offer private tutoring for a fee. Check with the department or your college advisor for details.
Also, be sure to check out other academic resources available at UC San Diego.
Biology
| Department resources | Other campus resources |
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Biology advising schedule: Appointments and walk-in times are available. Tips for preparing for lectures and exams Biology information sessions: About masters and pre-med programs, and research/ special studies opportunities. |
OASIS workshop schedule: Sign up as soon as possible. Workshops begin the 2nd week of classes. (Read more about OASIS workshops and study tables.) |
Chemistry
| Department resources | Other campus resources |
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Chemistry Help Room: Check the schedule for tutors and TAs offering help during specified times in York Hall. Private tutoring also available through the department. E-mail or call (858) 534-4856. |
OASIS General Chem workshop schedule OASIS Organic Chem workshop schedule: Sign up as soon as possible. Workshops begin the 2nd week of classes. (Read more about OASIS workshops and study tables.) Chemistry and Biochemistry Resources: Link to a list of online and print resources including online encyclopedias and electronic journals. |
Engineering (including computer science)
| Department resources | Other campus resources |
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Engineering Student Services: The Jacobs School of Engineering offers tutoring services (free, or for an hourly fee). |
Eta Kappa Nu: Offers tutoring for engineering/ECE majors Tau Beta Pi: Offers tutoring for lower-division engineering majors (including classes in Math and Physics) Other student engineering organizations: For UCSD undergraduates and grad students |
English/ESL
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Link to lists of campus writing programs and programs for international or other non-English-speaking students. |
Linguistics/languages
| Department resources | Other campus resources |
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The Language Laboratory, AP&M Room 3432A (map), (858) 534-2418, has supplemental language tapes, books for UC language courses, and self-instructed courses in a wide variety of languages. Heritage Language Program: Learn about classes designed for students who learned a language different language at home, such as Vietnamese, Arabic or Tagalog. |
Language conversation tables: International House sponsors these informal weekly gatherings for native speakers and learners of foreign languages (all levels welcome). Revelle College Language House, (858) 534-3025, offers UCSD undergraduate students an opportunity to live in an on-campus environment that fosters learning of foreign languages and exploring other cultures. |
Mathematics
| Department resources | Other campus resources |
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Calculus and MATLAB Tutoring for Math 10 and Math 20 Get help reading mathematics and creating proofs from UCSD professor Edward Bender. Private tutoring also available through the department. E-mail or call (858) 534-3590. |
OASIS Math 20 workshop schedule OASIS Math 3/4/10 series workshop schedule: Sign up as soon as possible. Workshops begin the 2nd week of classes. (Read more about OASIS workshops and study tables.) Tau Beta Pi: Offers tutoring for lower-division Engineering majors (including Math classes). OASIS's tips on how to be successful in lower division math at UCSD Math exam bank from the UCSD Math Club |
Medicine/pharmacy (and pre-med)
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Educational Support Services: For UCSD Medical and Pharmacy Schools Health & Medical Professions Preparation Program (HMP3): Offers meetings, test preparation and mentor opportunities, and more to undergraduates preparing for careers in the health professions |
Physics
| Department resources | Other campus resources |
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Physics Tutorial Center: The center offers free, drop-in tutoring and assistance with understanding physics. |
OASIS Physics 1/2 series workshop schedule: Sign up as soon as possible. Workshops begin the 2nd week of classes. (Read more about OASIS workshops and study tables.) Tau Beta Pi: Offers tutoring for lower-division Engineering majors (including Physics classes). |
If you have questions or need further help:
- Ask your professor or TA for advice or private assistance.
- Contact the Student Affairs advisor in your department, or your college advisor.
- Contact OASIS, (858) 534-3760, to find out about other help and resources that may be available to you.
Do you have a suggestion for another tutoring and study assistance resource?
Contact OASIS, (858) 534-3760.