Units offering peer tutoring
Find units offering peer and staff tutoring. Tutoring is offered free of charge for UIC students unless otherwise noted.
Units offering peer tutoring
AAAN Peer Tutoring
The African American Academic Network Peer Tutoring helps to ensure that students remain on track for academic success. There have been numerous changes to schoolwork and now more than ever, AAAN provides students the strong academic support they need to keep up their academic momentum online and in-person via one on one sessions and as a group, when requested. Student are able to sign up for AAAN tutoring 24 hours a day, by visiting our website.
Delivery method: In-person, online
Location: Student Services Building, 1200 W Harrison- Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60607
Tutors Available: Peer Tutors
Tutoring Services: One-on-one Tutoring, Group Tutoring, By Appointment, Drop-in, Course Tutoring By Request
For: Undergraduate Students
Academic Support and Achievement Program
The Academic Support and Achievement Program (ASAP) offerings largely follow the undergraduate curriculum of majors in the Applied Health Sciences. Based on demand, this includes most upper-level kinesiology, rehabilitation sciences, disability and human development, and a handful of core math and science classes. We aren’t just a tutoring center but a student hub for undergraduate students within the College of Applied Health Sciences.
Tutoring is offered in-person and online via Zoom. Services are in the format of individual requested and recurring appointments through iAdvise, arranged small groups and review sessions.
For information on how to arrange a tutoring session, please visit our website.
Delivery Method: Online, in-person
Location: 901 W. Roosevelt Road, PEB 356
Tutors Available: Peer Tutors
Tutoring Services: Peer Tutoring, Group Tutoring, By Appointment, Course Tutoring by Request
For: Undergraduate Students
Burnham Hall Tutoring Center
All UIC students are welcome to take advantage of personalized attention at Burnham Hall Tutoring Center. These trained volunteers support learning in the subjects they themselves know best, ranging across sciences, social sciences, quantitative disciplines, foreign language, writing, and more. All tutors are Honors College students who have previously taken the courses listed at UIC, and offerings vary each semester according to their expertise. Tutoring is offered as a mix of appointments and “drop-in” hours. Visit the link below for a complete schedule or to make an appointment.
Delivery method: In-person, Online
Location: 828 South Halsted Street, 2nd floor, Burnham Hall
Tutors Available: Peer Tutors from the Honors College
Tutoring Services: One-on-one Tutoring, By Appointment, Drop-in
For: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
Business Learning Center Tutoring Services
The UIC Business Learning Center is focused on providing what other tutoring ventures haven’t: A unique on-campus location dedicated to the educational and professional well-being of students from UIC Business. Here, business students from different backgrounds can convene and share ideas, receive tutoring for their respective majors, congregate for student organization functions and attend career-related events. Our tutors on staff are here to make sure that your needs are fulfilled to the highest standard along with being able to provide answers to some of your professional goals and needs. Tutoring services start on the first week of school for any semester. For questions, please email blc@uic.edu.
Delivery Method: In-person: Douglass Hall Cafe (2nd floor of Douglass Hall), Online
Tutors Available: Peer Tutors
Tutoring Services: By Appointment, Drop-In
For: Undergraduate Students
Engineering Learning Center in the College of Engineering
This “for students, by students” tutoring program provides peer support for required engineering courses. Sessions are led by students who succeeded in each course. A typical session includes instruction, study techniques, and supplementary test preparation.
Delivery Method: In-person, Online
Location: 950 South Halsted Street, Science and Engineering Labs East (SELE) building, NE2063
Tutors Available: Peer Tutors
Tutoring Services: One-on-one Tutoring, Group Tutoring, Drop-in
For: Undergraduate Students
Language and Culture Learning Center
LCLC Language Peer Tutoring welcomes 100-level students in Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Our tutors are UIC undergraduates taking courses in languages. All sessions are drop-in only: check the online schedule and come anytime a tutor is listed in the language you are taking.
A message from the LCLC Language Peer Tutors to students:
We are current UIC language students, so we know what your language classes are like–we can help you figure out how to enjoy them and do well. As UIC language students ourselves, we aim to…
- Share learning strategies that have worked for us
- Help you develop problem-solving skills that you can use in language classes and all classes
- Provide another way for you to connect with your instructor
- Show you that learning languages at UIC can be really fun!
Delivery Method: In-person, Online
Location: 301 Grant Hall
Tutors Available: Peer Tutors
Tutoring Services: One-on-one Tutoring, Drop-in
For: Undergraduate Students
MSLC
Achieving Excellence Together!
The Math and Science Learning Center (MSLC) is a welcoming learning environment that provides diverse forms of academic support to students enrolled in BIOS, CHEM, MATH, MCS, PHYS, and STAT courses at UIC.
At the MSLC, you will find a friendly team of supporters (peers, faculty, TAs, staff) who are here to help you learn as much as you can during your time at UIC and to help you take the next step in your academic career. Our Peer Learning Assistants are familiar with the curriculum each semester as they have direct connections with the courses and work together with the instructors. Please bring questions from your classes, homework problem sets, lab reports, and projects to receive support and to learn together with your instructors and classmates. We know that in essentially all 100- and 200-level courses (with services provided through the MLSC), that students who utilized the MSLC academic support outperformed their peers who did not participate. Empower yourself to succeed and take advantage of this wonderful resource! No appointments are necessary, and we welcome you to join a drop-in session or review, in-person or online, at a time that works best for your schedule. We look forward to learning together!
Delivery Method: In-person, Online
Location: 845 West Taylor Street, 3rd Floor, Science and Engineering South (SES) building (MC 247)
Tutors Available: Peer Tutors, Faculty/Instructor Tutors
Tutoring Services: Group Tutoring, Drop-in, No Payment Required
For: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
Clinical Learning Resource Center
We offer free tutoring for many classes at both the bachelor and graduate levels. The tutors are current UIC students who excel in their programs and are able to dedicate time to tutoring others. Tutoring can be face to face, over the phone, through Skype, Zoom or email and may be accessed by students at all campuses.
Peer tutoring covers a wide range of topics and skills. Peer tutoring can be utilized to prepare for a specific course/exam or to review study/test-taking tips. Peer tutoring is available Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm and sessions are one hour in length. It is important to note that the tutors are not permitted to assist you with open assignments (online quizzes/tests, application activities or writing assignments). Examples of courses students commonly request tutoring for are (not an exhaustive list): NURS 233, NURS 371, NURS 405, NURS 421, NURS 532, NURS 531, NURS 534, and NURS 535.
Open Lab is a type of peer tutoring where tutors provide guidance while the student practices clinical skills in the Schwartz Simulation Lab. Open Lab can be reserved with a peer tutor or it can be reserved with a small group of students who want to practice on their own (3-4 students at a time). Once you determine the nursing skills you would like to practice, fill out the open lab link and we will ensure you have the equipment needed to practice your skills. All open lab sessions take place in the Schwartz Simulation Lab in the CON. Open Lab is available Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm.
Delivery Method: Online, In-person
Location: Lower Level of the UIC College of Nursing, 845 S. Damen Ave., MC 802
Tutors Available: Peer Tutors
Tutoring Services: One-on-one Tutoring, By Appointment, Course Tutoring By Request
Tutoring Services (Open Lab): One-on-one Tutoring, Group Tutoring, By Appointment
For: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
Tutoring for Student Athletes
The Port Academic Center services student-athletes by providing tutoring services across many subjects that are free of charge and work around the schedule of student-athletes. The PAC tutoring program strives to maintain the highest level of academic integrity in accordance with UIC, Missouri Valley Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures. Through tutoring, the PAC hopes to help student-athletes achieve success in the classroom and beyond by becoming independent, self-regulated lifelong learners.
Delivery Method: In-person, Online
Location: 901 West Roosevelt Road, B60 Physical Education Building (PEB)
Tutors Available: Peer Tutors
Tutoring Services: One-on-one Tutoring, Group Tutoring, By Appointment, Drop-in, Course Tutoring By Request, Members only
For: Undergraduate Students
The Writing Center
At the Writing Center you can get support for your writing and work on taking next steps with your assignment. You can work with a tutor in-person or online. There is a limited amount of email appointments as well. Tutors are respectful and friendly. You are welcome to come at any stage of writing: we can help you develop a draft or, if you do not have writing yet, we can help you get started. You can work on any writing, not only for English. Many students come to work on personal statements and assignments for different majors.
In-person and Online appointments are great for back-and-forth discussion. Together you will decide on priorities and work on making changes or getting started. Both you and the tutor contribute to the session. You can drop by 105 Grant Hall and we’ll help you make an appointment.
Before using Email tutoring, we recommend you meet with a tutor first through an In-person or Online session to learn more about our tutoring. For Email tutoring, tutors comment on 3 double-spaced pages. When you make an appointment, you would need to provide background on your assignment and priorities. Tutors describe strengths and offer suggestions for improvement.
You can Make 3 Appointments per Week Some students meet with different tutors to get a variety of perspectives. Others follow up with a tutor familiar with their work. Either way, we are happy to see you often!
Delivery Method: In-person, Online
Location: 105 Grant Hall, 703 S Morgan St. (about 200 yards southeast of University Hall)
Tutors Available: Peer Tutors
Tutoring Services: One-on-one Tutoring, By Appointment, Drop-in, No Payment Required
For: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
Units offering staff tutoring
Language Tutoring at the School of Literatures, Cultural Studies and Linguistics
We offer FREE language tutoring for students enrolled in language courses. You can get help from our instructors in the 100-level language courses listed in the website.
Delivery Method: In-person, Online
Type of tutoring: Instructor
Tutors Available: Faculty/Staff Tutors
Tutoring Services: Drop-in, Sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis
For: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
LARES Tutoring Services
LARES professional tutors are available to help you with your chemistry and math needs! LARES offers group tutoring – no appointments necessary. All tutoring services are free to UIC students.
Tutors Available: Faculty/Instructor Tutors
Delivery method: In-person
Location: 1200 West Harrison Street, Suite 2640, Student Services Building
Tutoring Services: Group Tutoring, Drop-in, Course Tutoring by Request
For: Undergraduate Students (Math, Chemistry)
MSLC
Achieving Excellence Together!
The Math and Science Learning Center (MSLC) is a welcoming learning environment that provides diverse forms of academic support to students enrolled in BIOS, CHEM, MATH, MCS, PHYS, and STAT courses at UIC.
At the MSLC, you will find a friendly team of supporters (peers, faculty, TAs, staff) who are here to help you learn as much as you can during your time at UIC and to help you take the next step in your academic career. Our Peer Learning Assistants are familiar with the curriculum each semester as they have direct connections with the courses and work together with the instructors. Please bring questions from your classes, homework problem sets, lab reports, and projects to receive support and to learn together with your instructors and classmates. We know that in essentially all 100- and 200-level courses (with services provided through the MLSC), that students who utilized the MSLC academic support outperformed their peers who did not participate. Empower yourself to succeed and take advantage of this wonderful resource! No appointments are necessary, and we welcome you to join a drop-in session or review, in-person or online, at a time that works best for your schedule. We look forward to learning together!
Delivery Method: In-person, online
Tutors Available: Peer Tutors, Faculty/Instructor Tutors
Location: 845 West Taylor Street, 3rd Floor, Science and Engineering South (SES) building (MC 247)
Tutoring Services: Group Tutoring, Drop-in, No Payment Required
For: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
Tutorium in Intensive English Tutoring and Editing Services
We offer one-on-one and small group private instruction and editing services to help you reach your language goals. Our services are fee-based and arranged around your schedule. Start when you want. Take as many hours as you need. Meet at times that fit in your schedule: weekday, evening or weekend. To schedule an appointment or for more information, visit the link below.
Delivery Method: In-person, online
Location: Classes can meet at our office, 830 S. Halsted St., Addams Hall 105 (Bldg. 616), or any public space on or off-campus
Type of tutoring: Staff Tutoring, Faculty/Instructor Tutoring
Tutoring Services: One-on-one Tutoring, Group Tutoring, By Appointment, Course Tutoring By Request, Payment Required.
For: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students