Academic Support & Tutoring Resources

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There are numerous academic resources such as free tutoring, online practice exams, and one-on-one help for improving study skills. A student’s primary resources are instructors, TAs and his or her assigned advisor.

In addition to these resources are the following:

The Learning Assistance Service (LAS) of the Counseling Center

Offers individual sessions and workshops in areas such as study skills, time management and exam-taking skills. The service also provides assistance with remedial mathematics. 2201 Shoemaker Hall, (301) 314-7693,

The Counseling Center

Provides individual sessions with a counselor, particularly in instances where personal or family issues are interfering with coursework. Shoemaker Hall, (301) 314-7651

The University of Maryland Tutorial Database

Contains tutoring resources for many subjects. Maintained by Academic and User Support, Office of Information Technology.

The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE)

Provides tutoring and study groups in a variety of subjects, including Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. Available to all students. 1101 Hornbake Library, (301) 405-5616

The Writing Center

Offers trained tutors to assist students in planning, organizing and revising written assignments. It’s an excellent resource for ENGL101. 0125 Taliaferro Hall, (301) 405-3785

Department of Mathematics resources

  • Has free walk-in tutoring for all 100- and 200-level courses in mathematics.
  • Old math exams are posted in their math Testbank. Review sessions for exams are also offered. 1113 Math Building, (301) 405-5053

Paid Tutors for Biology and Chemistry

  • Contact the CLFS Undergraduate Academic Programs Office for information on biology tutors (1322 Symons Hall, 301-405-6892).
  • Contact the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Undergraduate Programs Office for information on chemistry tutors (2102 Chemistry Building, 301-405-1791).