Tutoring and Study Programs by Department
UC San Diego offers numerous tutoring and study assistance programs, most of them free of charge. Use these links to find a tutoring or support 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
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Biology advising schedule: Appointments and walk-in times are available. Biology information sessions: Includes workshops, events, and resources to enhance your student experience. |
Biological Sciences Research Guide: Use the Library's list of online and print resources including online encyclopedias and electronic journals. |
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. |
IDEA Learning Center: Engineering Learning Communities (ELCs) are formal study groups for the Math 20, Chemistry 6, and Physics 2 series. Check the website to see what's offered this quarter. OASIS 6 and 40 series workshops: Sign up as soon as possible. Workshops begin the 2nd week of classes. Drop-in tutoring hours are also available. Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Guide: Use the Library's 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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Electrical and Computer Engineering Tutoring Center: Daily tutoring walk-ins are welcome; appointments and group tutoring available on request. Computer Science: Contact the Computer Science and Engineering Department for tutoring assistance. |
Teaching + Learning Commons: Study groups for SE 101A-B IDEA Learning Center: Engineering Learning Communities (ELCs) are formal study groups that bring engineering students into a supportive environment to develop confidence, strengthen study skills, and learn the value of collaborative study. Eta Kappa Nu: Offers tutoring for engineering/ECE majors Engineering Research Guides: Use the Library's list of online and print resources including online encyclopedias and electronic journals. |
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
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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). |
Mathematics
| Department resources | Other campus resources |
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MATLAB Tutoring for Math 18 and Math 20D Get help reading mathematics and creating proofs from UC San Diego professor Edward Bender. Private tutoring also available through the department. E-mail or call (858) 534-3590. |
IDEA Learning Center: Engineering Learning Communities (ELCs) are formal study groups for the Math 20, Chemistry 6, and Physics 2 series. Check the website to see what's offered this quarter. OASIS Math 10/20 series and Math 3C/4C/11/18 workshops: Sign up as soon as possible. Workshops begin the 2nd week of classes. Drop-in tutoring hours are also available. Mathematics & Statistics Research Guides: Use the Library's list of online and print resources including online encyclopedias, books, and electronic journals. UC San Diego SUMS: Society of Undergraduate Mathematics Students |
Medicine/pharmacy (and pre-med)
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Educational Support Services: For UC San Diego Medical and Pharmacy School students Health Beat: The centralized pre-med and pre-health advising office at the Career Center, offering strategic planning, 4-year plans, resources, events, classes and more to help you become a competitive applicant to medical school or other health professional schools (i.e., pharmacy, dentistry, physician assistant (PA), nursing, occupational therapy/ physical therapy, veterinary medicine, public health and more) Health & Medical Professions Preparation Program (HMP3): This student-run group offers meetings, test preparation and other support to students preparing for careers in the health professions Health Sciences Research Guides: Use the Library's list of online and print resources including online encyclopedias, books, and electronic journals. |
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. |
IDEA Learning Center: Engineering Learning Communities (ELCs) are formal study groups for the Math 20, Chemistry 6, and Physics 2 series. OASIS Physics 1/2 series workshops: Sign up as soon as possible. Workshops begin the 2nd week of classes. Drop-in tutoring hours are also available. Physics & Astronomy Research Guides: Use the Library's list of online and print resources including online encyclopedias, books, and electronic journals. |
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.