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Undergraduate Tutoring

Everyone needs a little help from their friends at some point in time!

A number of great study and tutoring programs for both Engineering and Arts & Sciences students are run through the Office of Academic Advising in Garland Hall, 3rd floor, (410) 516-8216.

The Tutoring Program at JHU

Free Drop-in Tutoring

Tutoring is available in Math, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering courses; meetings are Monday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Levering Market. Check with Academic Advising to find out the specific schedule. Everyone is welcome and you don't need to sign up beforehand—just show up!

Small Group Tutoring

This program consists of 1 tutor and 2-5 students from the same course and instructor. Small group tutoring is a weekly review of course materials, during which students can ask questions and receive help with homework. There is a $20 fee. Contact Academic Advising for details and sign-up info.

Individual Tutoring

One-on-one tutoring is available in a variety of courses for students who need special assistance and meet certain guidelines. The cost is $25.

H.O.M.E.S. Study-A-Thon

The Hopkins Organization for Minority Engineers and Scientists offers a free Sunday afternoon Drop-In Tutoring and Study-A-Thon. It's held in Shaffer Hall, room 302 from noon. to 6 p.m.

Physics Help Room

Free physics tutoring is available on Sundays and Mondays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Bloomberg 274.

For more info on the programs above, contact Marsha McCormick at (410) 516-8216 or email tutoring@jhu.edu.

Math Help Room

The Math Department offers free tutoring in math courses most afternoons and evenings in Krieger 213. For more information call the Math Department at (410) 516-7379 for details.

Writing Center

The Writing Center offers free assistance at any stage of the writing process. Hours are Sunday through Thursday, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and also on Wednesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Center is located in the Greenhouse; call (410) 516-4258 or email writingcenter@jhu.edu for details.

Study Consultant and Accountability Program (SCAP)

SCAP provides undergrads with the opportunity to work individually with a grad student consultant on the following areas: time management, procrastination, test anxiety, study skills, note taking and reading college textbooks, and adjusting to college.

SCAP is a great resource to help students get and stay on track with their studies. To sign up for SCAP, contact Angela Ruddle at (410) 516-5506.



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Brendan O’Conner, ’08, Computer Science

"What's great about Hopkins Engineering is that you can do real computer science work as an undergraduate--things that are both inventive and fun."

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