Tutoring

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While Learning Services does not provide content tutoring, help is available on campus in the following subject areas:

Accounting

Unlock your full academic potential with our free tutoring program for Mason students enrolled in ACCT 203 or ACCT 303. Get the personalized support you need to excel in your classes. Our tutors will help you understand complex concepts, work through challenging assignments, and achieve your academic goals.

Say goodbye to frustration and stress, and hello to academic success. Sign up now for free using Navigate Mason and take control of your education! Meetings with accounting tutors take place both virtually and in SUB I, Room 1508 (ground floor, near Chick Fil A).

For any questions, please contact Learning Services at 703-993-2999 or email lsstaff@gmu.edu

Astronomy

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.

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

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

Chemistry Tutoring Center

The Chemistry Tutoring Center now provides virtual tutoring. For more information, please visit their website: Chemistry Tutoring Center.

For a list of the Chemistry tutors and their schedules and links to their virtual tutoring rooms, please visit: Distance Learning Tutoring Schedule

Communication Center

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 (real-time)” (meeting the consultant online in real-time using the videoconferencing software Zoom) formats.

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

For more information, please visit the Communication Center’s Support Page.

If you have any questions please please contact the Communications Center at: gmspeech@gmu.edu.

Computational and Data Science (CDS) STARS

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.

For more information, please visit the Computational and Data Science (CDS) STARS Page.

Economics

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.

For more information, please visit: Economics Tutoring Schedule.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

College of Engineering and Computer Science Peer Mentor Center 

Students can still get help from the STEM Peer Mentors through Cisco Webex. Each Peer Mentor will have their own online call at their regular scheduled times.

Please visit the Peer Mentor Center Website to see the full roster of mentors, their subject areas, availabilities, and information on how to access Cisco Webex.

Information Technology

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

Advising appointments with full-time instructors can be made using the IST Advising Appointment System. For further information regarding scheduling an advising appointment or virtual walk-in advising, please visit the Information Sciences and Technology Advising Page.

Some tips:

  1. First, and most importantly, stay in contact with the instructor of the course. They are there to help you.
  2. If there is a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) assigned to the course, reach out to them. They are also there to help you.
  3. Seek out a peer mentor from the College of Engineering and Computer Science Peer Mentor Center, which offers tutoring in a number of IT courses.

INTO Mason Learning Resource Center

INTO Mason Learning Resource Center

The 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:

  • Tutoring (English language and designated Pathway Program content areas).
  • Workshops for English grammar, pronunciation, writing, vocabulary, test prep.
  • 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

Law School

The Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University provides many support services designed to enhance the law school experience and enable students to take full advantage of the School’s educational and personal enrichment opportunities. Through the Records Office; Career and Academic Services; and Diversity Services (just to name a few), the law school provides students with resources such as:

  • academic counseling (on course selection, adding or dropping a course, graduation requirements, etc.);
  • academic assistance;
  • programs to introduce students to the law school’s senior staff, faculty, and alumni;
  • support for student publications and organizations;
  • diversity programs and services; and
  • information about pro bono and public interest opportunities.

Further information and important Law School contact information can be found on the Student Academic Affairs page.

In addition, Annamaria Nields, the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Affairs, is available to assist students with questions about academic preparation, course selection, or any challenges a student may face in the transition to law school. Ms. Nields may be reached at anields@gmu.edu or at (703) 993-8174.

Math Tutoring Center

The Math Tutoring Center will be offering online tutoring services to students currently enrolled in undergraduate Math courses at GMU.

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.

Students can post their specific questions into the Piazza folder corresponding to their course. They must state their questions clearly and consider uploading a PDF file with their questions. The tutors will answer their questions as soon as possible, but they may have to wait until the following business day. If they receive answers to their questions, but they still need further clarification, they can also join an active Blackboard Collaborate session.

Modern Languages

The Foreign Language Department offers 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.

If you have any questions, please email or call the Modern and Classical Languages office: Language@gmu.edu / 703-993-1220

Physics

Shalom Fisher, Physics Tutor

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.

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

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

Statistics

College of Engineering and Computing Peer Mentor Center

Students can still get help from the College of Engineering and Computing Peer Mentor Center through Cisco Webex. Each Peer Mentor will have their own online call at their regular scheduled times.

Please visit the above link to see the full roster of mentors, their subject areas and availabilities as well as how to access Cisco Webex.

College of Engineering and Computing Peer Mentor Center

College of Engineering and Computing Peer Mentor Center

Students can receive tutoring assistance through the College of Engineering and Computing Peer Mentor Center on a variety of topics. Each Peer Mentor will have their own online call at their regular scheduled times.

Support by Subject Area:

  • Bioengeering (BENG 101, 220 …)
  • Computational and Data Science (CDS 130)
  • Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (CEIE 203, 210, 240, 290 …)
  • Chemistry (CHEM 201, 211, 251 …)
  • Computer Science (programming)
  • Cyber Security Engineering (CYSE 101, 205, 220, 230 …)
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE 101, 201, 220, 285, 286 …)
  • Engineering (ENGR 107 …)
  • Information Technology (IT 102, 104, 105, 106, 206, 207, 213, 214, 223 …)
  • Mathematics (MATH 105, 108, 113, 114, 125, 203, 213, 214 …)
  • Mechanical Engineering (ME 151, 211, 212, 221, 231 …)
  • Physics (PHYS 160, 260 …)
  • Statistics (STAT 250, 260 …)
  • Systems Engineering (SYST 101, 210, 220, 221 …)

The Writing Center

The Writing Center is now offering three forms of tutoring! “Face-to-Face” (you meet your consultant in person in our on-campus space, JC 227E), “Written Feedback” (you upload a draft, and your consultant sends you written feedback), and “Zoom (real-time)” (you meet the consultant online in real-time using the videoconferencing software Zoom). When students make their appointment, they 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 tutor 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.

Access The Writing Center’s Spring 2023 Workshop Schedule.

If you have any questions, please contact the Writing Center at: wcenter@gmu.edu

Private Tutoring Options

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.

GRE Test Prep Information

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.

For questions, feel free to reach out to our Kaplan representative: James.Polulach@kaplan.com.

LSAT Test Prep Information

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/.

DAT, OAT, MCAT, and PCAT Test Prep Information

George Mason is partnering with Kaplan for discounted DAT, GRE, MCAT, OAT, and PCAT 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 included.

More information, including costs and enrollment details, is available here: https://prehealth.gmu.edu/resources/kaplan-test-prep/

For questions, feel free to reach out to prehlth@gmu.edu or to our Kaplan rep, James.Polulach@kaplan.com.

Questions?

Please call 703-993-2999 or email lsstaff@gmu.edu