Tutoring Resources

Tutoring support in Astronomy is available by request.

At this time Dr. Shalom Fisher is only conducting tutoring via Zoom. To schedule an appointment or ask questions, please contact Dr. Shalom Fisher using the provided email below.

Days & Hours:
Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Questions?
Email: sfisher2@gmu.edu
Website: mason.gmu.edu/~sfisher2

Learning Assistants 

Your Biology class may have a Learning Assistant who is trained to help undergraduate students develop a deeper understanding of the important concepts and connections inherent in the course material they are studying. Please check your course syllabus to learn if your course has a Learning Assistant.  

Questions about Learning Assistants?
GMU College of Science Learning Assistants Webpage
bdreyfu2@gmu.edu
703-993-1287

 

Knack Tutoring

Tutoring for the following Biology courses is available through Knack. Submit a request online http://gmu.joinknack.com/ 

BIOL 103	Introductory Biology II-Survey of Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 124	Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 125	Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 213	Cell Structure and Function
BIOL 214	Biostatistics for Biology Majors
BIOL 430	Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Questions about Knack?
lsstaff@gmu.edu
703-993-2999

Knack Tutoring 

Tutoring for the following Business courses is available through Knack. Submit a request online http://gmu.joinknack.com/ 

BUS 210	Business Analytics I
BUS 310	Business Analytics II

Questions about Knack?
lsstaff@gmu.edu
703-993-2999

Chemistry Tutoring Center 

Free drop-in tutoring is available for students currently enrolled in general and organic chemistry during the Fall and Spring semesters. Students in supported classes should look on Blackboard for an electronic version of the schedule which should contain the corresponding Zoom URLs and tutoring locations. 

Questions about the Chemistry Tutoring Center?
Chemistry Tutoring Center 

Knack Tutoring

Tutoring for the following Chemistry courses is available through Knack. Submit a request online http://gmu.joinknack.com/ 

CHEM 103	Chemical Science in a Modern Society
CHEM 211	General Chemistry I
CHEM 212	General Chemistry II
CHEM 313	Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 314	Organic Chemistry II

Questions about Knack?
lsstaff@gmu.edu
703-993-2999

Mentors provide support and aid to fellow students in areas in which they might need a little help grasping concepts, following mathematical formulas, and understanding the reasoning behind why something is done in a particular way. They can also help students figure out strategies to finish work, offer tips on studying, tips on managing time, and tips on how to get started doing research.

Peer Mentors are available in person and through Zoom Meetings. In-person sessions are held in the Engineering building, Room 2614.

Support by Subject Area:

To see the full roster of mentors, their subject areas, and availabilities, please visit the Peer Mentor Roster.

Questions?
College of Engineering and Computing Peer Mentor Center
Peer Mentor Roster
cecugrad@gmu.edu
703-993-1511

Learning Assistants (LAs) are undergraduates in the College of Science who participate in undergraduate instruction, course innovation, peer-to-peer tutoring and mentoring. Learning Assistants work with students to facilitate their learning, both working with students individually or in small groups. LAs are trained to ask questions that both promote student discourse and uncover student thinking and student misconceptions. LAs work with undergraduate students to help them develop a deeper understanding of the important concepts and connections inherent in the course material they are studying.

Please note that your access to LAs will be dependent on your course and section number. (For example, a student in Chem 100, 001 may have access to an LA, whereas a student in Chem 100, 002 may not have an LA attached to their class). To learn if your class has a Learning Assistant, please check your syllabus where you will be able to view their name and contact information.

Questions?
GMU College of Science Learning Assistants Webpage
bdreyfu2@gmu.edu
703-993-1287

Students can learn more about booking an appointment at the George Mason Communications Center Book an Appointment Page. When booking a Communication Center appointment, students will be able to choose between the “Face-to-Face” (meeting the consultant in person in our on-campus space, JC 227E), or “Zoom” (meeting the consultant online in real-time using the videoconferencing software Zoom) formats. The GMU Communications Center also offers drop-in appointments.

Please note that all Communication Center appointments are 30 minutes long.

Questions?
gmspeech@gmu.edu
Communication Center’s Support Page

The Computational and Data Science (CDS) STARS are undergraduate Student Teaching Assistants and academic stars in their own right. This peer-mentoring program is one unique to the CDS department. STARS are undergrads who excel in CDS minor courses such as CDS 101, CDS 130 or CDS 230.  They attend classes to assist with hands-on work and help students with whatever they struggle with via multiple channels. They also hold office hours.

Questions?
hjones9@gmu.edu
Computational and Data Science (CDS) STARS Page.

Economics Department 

The Economics Undergraduate advising and tutoring team has created a Tutoring Service in Economics Organization on Blackboard ECON Tutoring to provide virtual tutoring via discussion board and Blackboard Collaborate. 

If students wish to have access to tutoring in economics for the current semester, please email econbsba@gmu.edu. In the email include your name, the ECON course, and the section number you are enrolled in for the current semester. 

Note: The tutors are primarily provided to students in ECON 100, 103, 104, 105, and 385 sections. Students in other undergraduate courses may also request assistance from the tutors if the tutor has expertise in that course material. Priority for tutoring is always given to the students in the courses listed. 

Questions about the Econ Department’s tutoring?
econbsba@gmu.edu
Economics Tutoring Schedule 

Knack Tutoring 

Tutoring for the following Economics courses is available through Knack. Submit a request online http://gmu.joinknack.com/ 

ECON 104

Contemporary Macroeconomic Principles

Questions about Knack?
lsstaff@gmu.edu
703-993-2999

Information for obtaining tutoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering can be found on the College of Engineering and Computing Peer Mentor Center website.

Peer mentors from the College of Engineering and Computing provide support and aid to fellow students in areas in which they might need a little help grasping concepts, following mathematical formulas, and understanding the reasoning behind why something is done in a particular way. They can also help students figure out strategies to finish work, offer tips on studying, tips on managing time, and tips on how to get started doing research.

Peer Mentors are available in person and through Zoom Meetings. In-person sessions are held in the Engineering building, Room 2614.

To see the full roster of mentors, their subject areas, and availabilities, please visit the Peer Mentor Roster.

Questions?
College of Engineering and Computing Peer Mentor Center
Peer Mentor Roster
cecugrad@gmu.edu
703-993-1511

Knack Tutoring 

Tutoring for the following Finance courses is available through Knack. Submit a request online http://gmu.joinknack.com/ 

FNAN 303

Financial Management

Questions about Knack?
lsstaff@gmu.edu
703-993-2999

Information for obtaining tutoring in Information Technology can be found on the College of Engineering and Computing Peer Mentor Center website.

Peer Mentors from the College of Engineering and Computing are available both in person and through Zoom Meetings. In-person sessions are held in the Engineering building, Room 2614.

To see the full roster of mentors, their subject areas, and availabilities, please visit the Peer Mentor Roster.

Questions?
College of Engineering and Computing Peer Mentor Center
Peer Mentor Roster
cecugrad@gmu.edu
703-993-1511

The INTO Mason Learning Resource Center (LRC) connects Mason’s multilingual students to services and resources to improve their English language and academic skills.

The LRC, in Room 1305 of the Global Center on the Fairfax Campus, provides:

• English Language Tutoring (speaking, writing, reading, and listening)
• Weekly Conversation Groups to build fluency, confidence, and vocabulary
  • English Through Games (Mondays @ 2:30 pm)
  • American Culture (Tuesdays @ 2:30 pm)
  • Current Events (Wednesdays @ 2:30 pm)
  • Classroom Discussion Skills (Thursdays @ 2:30 pm)
• Individual and group study areas, including multi-media centers.
• A library of graded ESL readers, dictionaries, and other reference materials.
• Testing of oral English language proficiency for Mason International Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA).
• Access to technology, including computers, learning software, printer/copier/scanner

Make an appointment online at http://intomason.mywconline.com

Questions?
krossell@gmu.edu
INTO Mason Learning Resource Center
703-993-5762

Law School

The Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University provides many academic support services designed to enhance students’ law school experience and offer academic assistance throughout students’ time in school.

Academic support for JD students can be requested by emailing the law school’s JD Academic Support team at lawacad@gmu.edu. Available assistance includes:

• academic advising (on course selection, graduation requirements, etc.);
• academic assistance (with case briefing; time management; outlining; exam taking, etc.);
• review of exams to help identify areas of strength and potential improvement;
• connections to upper-class students for academic advice and potential tutoring; and
• help navigating life events, personal issues, or general concerns that have the potential to impact academics (including connecting students to law school and university resources available to provide support).

The Academic Support team also sponsors a number of programs and small group workshops that teach effective study skills and that are geared towards easing the transition to law school. Sessions include topics such as case briefing, time management, effective use of study aids, class preparation, note taking, outlining, and exam preparation.

Annamaria Nields, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Academic Support, is also available to assist with any issue or challenge facing students in the transition to, or during their time in, law school. Dean Nields may be reached at anields@gmu.edu or at (703) 993-8174.

Further information and resources can be found on the Career and Academic Services Intranet, as well as on the Students Homepage.

Academic support for LLM and JM students can be requested by emailing Charles Lemley, Director, Graduate Student Academic Affairs (clemley@gmu.edu / (703) 993-8097) or Caryn Roseman, Assistant Director of Academic Student Success (croseman@gmu.edu / (703) 993-8397).

Questions?

JD Students: anields@gmu.edu

LLM/JM Students: clemley@gmu.edu

Math Tutoring Center 

The Math Tutoring Center will be offering drop-in appointments both in-person and virtual services to students currently enrolled in undergraduate Math courses at GMU. The Math Tutoring Center is located in the Johnson Center, Room 344. 

The Math Tutoring Center’s Spring 2025 hours are:
Monday-Thursday: 10:30am – 8:30pm
Friday: 10:30am – 3:30pm
Saturday: 11:30am – 3:30pm
Sunday: 11:30am – 3:30pm

To access the Math Tutoring Center online, students will need to login to Blackboard, click on the Organizations tab, locate the Math Tutoring Center Organization, and self-enroll into this organization. To access online tutoring, click on Collaborate Ultra. 

Questions about the Math Tutoring Center?
bgorbutt@gmu.edu
Math Tutoring Center 

Knack Tutoring 

Tutoring for the following Mathematics courses is available through Knack. Submit a request online http://gmu.joinknack.com/ 

MATH 105	Precalculus Mathematics
MATH 108	Introductory Calculus with Business Application
MATH 113	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MATH 114	Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
MATH 123	Calculus with Algebra/Trigonometry, Part A
MATH 124	Calculus with Algebra/Trigonometry, Part B

Questions about Knack?
lsstaff@gmu.edu
703-993-2999

The Foreign Language Department provides a list of tutors offering services in different languages. Please find this information on their Tutoring in Foreign Languages page.

Please note that Foreign Language tutors are not paid by GMU, and as a result, payment for this service is requested of students.

Questions?
Tutoring in Foreign Languages Webpage
Language@gmu.edu
703-993-1220

Shalom Fisher, Physics Tutor

For Spring 2024, tutoring will be available via Zoom on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Email Dr. Fisher at the address below to request a Zoom meeting during these hours. Tutoring is available on a “drop-in” basis, but advanced notice is strongly preferred and appreciated.

Questions?
Email: sfisher2@gmu.edu
Website: Physics Tutoring Webpage

The psychology department offers a free tutoring service for undergraduate psychology students to help you excel in your studies! These tutors are here to lend a helping hand and assist you in comprehending and mastering your coursework. Whether you’re struggling with homework assignments, seeking clarification on key concepts, or looking for effective study strategies, the psychology department’s tutors are your dedicated partners in success.

Tutoring sessions are 30 minutes and are available both virtually and in-person during walk-in hours in David King Hall, Room 2047. To schedule an appointment, view availability, or to view the different courses with which they are helping students, visit their Microsoft Teams Booking page.

To see how to best prepare for your tutoring session and to view the guidelines that the psychology tutors must follow, please visit the Psychology Undergraduate Tutoring Webpage.

Questions?
Email: jramsde2@gmu.edu
Website: Psychology Undergraduate Tutoring Webpage

Statistics Department 

Tutoring in undergraduate statistics courses with the prefix STAT (e.g STAT 250 001) is available beginning the second week of each semester through the Statistics Department. 

For a schedule of available times and tutors please check on Blackboard in your syllabus, or call the Statistics Department at (703) 993-3645 during regular business hours. 

Questions for the Statistics Department?
Statistics Department: (703) 993-3645 

Peer Mentor Center 

Peer mentors from the College of Engineering and Computing provide support and aid to fellow students in areas in which they might need a little help grasping concepts, following mathematical formulas, and understanding the reasoning behind why something is done in a particular way. They can also help students figure out strategies to finish work, offer tips on studying, tips on managing time, and tips on how to get started doing research. 

Peer Mentors are available in person and through Zoom Meetings. In-person sessions are held in the Engineering building, Room 2614. 

To see the full roster of mentors, their subject areas, and availabilities, please visit the Peer Mentor Roster. 

Questions about the Peer Mentor Center?
College of Engineering and Computing Peer Mentor Center: 703-993-1511
Peer Mentor Roster
cecugrad@gmu.edu 

Knack Tutoring

Tutoring for the following Mathematics courses is available through Knack. Submit a request online http://gmu.joinknack.com/ 

STAT 250

Introductory Statistics I

Questions about Knack?
lsstaff@gmu.edu
703-993-2999

The Writing Center offers three forms of tutoring: “Face-to-Face” (meet with a consultant in person in The Writing Center’s on-campus space, Johnson Center 227E), “Written Feedback” (upload a draft and a consultant provides written feedback), and “Zoom (real-time)” (meet with a consultant online in real-time using the videoconferencing software Zoom). When making an appointment, the student must select the format that they prefer.

Please note that though Writing Center appointment slots are one hour long, tutoring sessions last 45 minutes. The last 15 minutes are reserved for the consultant to complete paperwork and prepare for their next session.

Please visit The Writing Center’s Make an Appointment Page for detailed instructions about registering online and making an appointment.

View and access The Writing Center’s Workshop Schedule and Upcoming Workshops.

Questions?
wcenter@gmu.edu
The Writing Center Webpage
The Writing Center’s Make an Appointment Page

If you are looking for non-Mason affiliated, privatized tutoring options, you can check online tutor matching services such as Wyzant, Tutor.com, or Learner.com.

Knack Tutoring 

Tutoring for the following Global and Community Health courses is available through Knack. Submit a request online http://gmu.joinknack.com/ 

GCH 270	Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I
GCH 271	Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology II
GCH 335	Applied Health Statistics
GCH 412	Fundamentals of Epidemiology

Questions about Knack?
lsstaff@gmu.edu
703-993-2999

Knack Tutoring 

Tutoring for the following Government courses is available through Knack. Submit a request online http://gmu.joinknack.com/ 

GOVT 300

Research Methods and Analysis

Questions about Knack?
lsstaff@gmu.edu
703-993-2999

George Mason is partnering with Kaplan for discounted GRE prep for GMU students. Kaplan’s prep programs are fully comprehensive with live instructions, realistic practice, and adaptive tools to help you know exactly what you’ve got to work on to prepare for the test. All books and online access are included.

Questions?
GMU Kaplan Representative: James.Polulach@kaplan.com

Looking for help preparing for the LSAT? The Schar School’s Patriot Pre-Law Program (P3) is offering an instructional video series to help Mason students develop the tools to excel on the LSAT. Click this link to watch the video series: https://scharprelaw.gmu.edu/lsat-prep/.

Questions?
pmink@gmu.edu
(703) 993-2280

Kaplan Test Prep

George Mason University is now partnering with Kaplan for discounted DAT, GRE, MCAT, and OAT test prep. Kaplan’s prep programs are fully comprehensive with live instructions, realistic practice, adaptive tools, and books to help you know exactly what you’ve got to work on to prepare for the test.

For questions, reach out to prehlth@gmu.edu.
For enrollment details, visit the Pre Health Test Prep Resources Website