Find a Tutor in a Specific Course

New for 2009!!

Attend a Group Study Session with a CTL Peer Tutor for any class! (details below)

When Should I Use Tutoring?

  • Early!
  • When you are struggling with a concept
  • When you are trying to assess how deeply you comprehend the material
  • When you feel stuck on problem-solving

How Should I Use Tutoring?

To get the most out of your time with a tutor, prepare ahead for the session.  The tutor will ask what you want to work on, so come knowing what you want to accomplish with the tutor.  You might come...

  • To work through a question on a problem set
  • To review for a test
  • To talk through a concept you covered in lecture, lab, or reading
  • To organize class material and create study tools
  • To practice speaking a foreign language
  • To talk about your Psych1 Research & Writing Project

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Subjects Tutored

Free peer tutoring is available for the following subjects. Click a subject to see the complete list of courses.

Note that during the Summer Quarter, we continue tutoring in Biology, Chemistry, CS106, Economics, Math, and Physics.  Tutors may not be available in all courses, though. 

See a table of who tutors what.

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Group Study Sessions

NEW in 2009:  Group study sessions can be scheduled with a tutor. Gather your friends or join an existing group!

If you'd like to request a group study session please use this form:

To make a group study session appointment:

Click here for instructions with screen shots. (PDF)

  • Go to sututor.stanford.edu to log in through WebAuth.
  • Once you log in, go to the Go To… drop-down menu and select Make Appointment.
  • Pick a range of dates.
  • Search for the course in which you need help.
  • Select a time for a group appointment, indicated by a capital "G".
  • Click the time you want.
  • Click the Save button and you're all set. You will receive a confirmation email.
  • If space remains, tell your friends and they can sign up for the same session!

CTL Drop-in Hours

No appointment is needed for drop-in tutoring.  Just show up at the designated location and sign in! 

See a snapshot of current drop-in hours

  • Drop-in tutoring is offered Monday through Wednesday
  • Tutors available for Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Math, and Physics

Search for drop-in hours in a specific course

Click here for instructions with screen shots. (PDF)

  • Go to sututor.stanford.edu to log in through WebAuth.
  • Once you log in, go to the Go To... drop-down menu and select Make Appointment.
  • Pick a range of dates.
  • Search for the course in which you want help.
  • Look for any dates and times marked with a "D" for drop-in.

Make an Appointment with a CTL Tutor

Click here for instructions with screen shots. (PDF)

  • Go to sututor.stanford.edu to log in through WebAuth.
  • Once you log in, go to the Go To… drop-down menu and select Make Appointment.
  • Pick a range of dates.
  • Search for the course in which you need help.
  • Select a time for individual tutoring, indicated by a capital "I".
  • Click the time you want.
  • Click the Save button and you're all set. You will receive a confirmation email.

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Other Resources for Tutoring in These Subjects

These groups serve students primarily during the academic year.  Check out their websites or contact them directly for more information.

  • Athletic Academic Resource Center (AARC)

The AARC offers tutoring services for Stanford athletes.  Math, physics, writing, and chemistry tutors are available weekday evenings at the AARC during drop-in hours.  Contact Keiko Price (keikop@stanford.edu, 723-5806) to discuss your needs.

The Physics Department offers free drop-in tutoring for students in the 20s and 40s series.    

  • Stanford University Mathematical Organization
    During Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, the Stanford University Mathematical Organization (SUMO) offers free tutoring for 51, 52, and 53 students. Tutoring in 380- 381T from 6:00-10:00 on Monday and Wednesday.
  • Tau Beta Pi: The Engineering Honor Society
    Candidates and members of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, offer free tutoring for engineering students through office hours and scheduled appointments.

For Help in Other Courses

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