Student Academic Support Services

How do I access tutoring services?

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In-Person at the Learning Center

You can schedule an in-person appointment in advance via Penji or check-in at the front desk kiosk to see if tutors are available in your subject. Tutors are scheduled to work shifts at the Learning Center, located on the second floor of the Millar Library. Students are served on a first come, first served basis.

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Remote Appointment via Zoom

Schedule a remote appointment by signing in to Penji and requesting either a 15-minute or 30-minute appointment. If the tutor can accommodate this request, you will receive an email with a Zoom link. 

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On-Campus Drop-In

Sign in to Penji to view the drop-in schedule. All drop-in tutoring is offered on a first come, first served basis.

I was able to think through the solution with their support.

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Is there a tutor for me?

Tutors are only capable of assisting you with classes they have excelled in. These are generally 100-200 level courses. If you don't see your class (e.g., MTH 313) you can try getting help in the subject (Mathematics), but the tutor might not be qualified. Contact your instructor for help if this the case!

Check Penji for Available Tutoring Sessions

The Learning Center provides tutoring for the courses listed below. To guarantee a 1-on-1 session, please log in to Penji to view specific tutor availability and book an appointment.

Course CodeCourse TitleAction
BI 207Biology for Allied Health IBook in Penji
BI 208Biology for Allied Health IIBook in Penji
BI 209Biology for Allied Health IIIBook in Penji
BI 221ZPrinciples of Biology: CellsBook in Penji
BI 222ZPrinciples of Biology: OrganismsBook in Penji
BI 223ZPrinciples of Biology: Ecology and EvolutionBook in Penji
BI 234Elementary MicrobiologyBook in Penji
BI 462Cellular NeuroscienceBook in Penji
CH 104Introductory Chemistry IBook in Penji
CH 105Introductory Chemistry IIBook in Penji
CH 106Introductory Chemistry IIIBook in Penji
CH 121Preparatory ChemistryBook in Penji
CH 221ZGeneral Chemistry IBook in Penji
CH 222ZGeneral Chemistry IIBook in Penji
CH 223ZGeneral Chemistry IIIBook in Penji
CH 334Organic Chemistry IBook in Penji
CH 335Organic Chemistry IIBook in Penji
CH 336Organic Chemistry IIIBook in Penji
MTH 105Excursions in MathematicsBook in Penji
MTH 111ZPrecalculus I: FunctionsBook in Penji
MTH 112ZPrecalculus II: TrigonometryBook in Penji
MTH 251ZDifferential CalculusBook in Penji
MTH 252ZIntegral CalculusBook in Penji
MTH 253ZCalculus: Sequences and SeriesBook in Penji
MTH 254Calculus IVBook in Penji
MTH 255Calculus VBook in Penji
MTH 256Applied Ordinary Differential EquationsBook in Penji
MTH 261Introduction to Linear AlgebraBook in Penji
PH 201General PhysicsBook in Penji
PH 202General PhysicsBook in Penji
PH 203General PhysicsBook in Penji
PH 211General Physics (with Calculus) IBook in Penji
PH 212General Physics (with Calculus) IIBook in Penji
PH 213General Physics (with Calculus) IIIBook in Penji
STAT 241Application of Statistics for BusinessBook in Penji
STAT 243ZElementary Statistics IBook in Penji
STAT 244Introduction to Probability and Statistics IIBook in Penji
PSY 201ZIntroduction to Psychology IBook in Penji
PSY 202ZIntroduction to Psychology IIBook in Penji
PSY 311UHuman DevelopmentBook in Penji
EC 201ZPrinciples of MicroeconomicsBook in Penji
EC 202ZPrinciples of MacroeconomicsBook in Penji
UNST 199Qualities in Math ConfidenceBook in Penji

Tutoring at PSU is also provided by other units on campus and may not currently be included on Penji:

TUTORS CAN HELP WITH
  • Reviewing and clarifying concepts addressed in class or in the textbooks.
  • Clarifying the meaning of an assignment and making suggestions on how to start an assignment.
TUTORS CANNOT HELP WITH
  • Tutors cannot help with exams or quizzes. 
  • Tutoring is not a substitute for class and tutors cannot do your homework for you.
TUTOR SESSION EXPECTATIONS
  • Come prepared with syllabus, book, worksheets and specific problems.
  • Be sure you have attempted the work before you come. 

They turned a extremely frustrating topic into something I could fully understand.

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Are you interested in becoming a tutor?

We offer tutoring in mathematics, statistics, biology, chemistry, physics, economics and psychology. Weekly hours vary by term and according to subject need and tutor availability.

Tutor Application Form
No Show Policy

Students may miss up to 3 tutoring sessions each academic year. Each time you are documented as a "no-show" you will receive a warning email. After 3 missed sessions, you will not be able to access any Learning Center services for a 90-day period, starting from the day of the third documented missed session.

Extra Credit Policy

Some instructors on campus offer extra credit to students for receiving tutoring in their subject. Click on the button in Penji that says "Submit a Session for Instructor Approved Extra Credit" and fill out the associated form. You must be a registered Penji user to access this feature.

Need Accomodations?

Accommodations such as extra time for a session, getting an interpreter, etc. can be arranged between the Learning Center and the Disability Resource Center. Please email as soon as possible to begin the arrangements: tutoring@pdx.edu.

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Tutoring At The Learning Center