MESA Tutoring

MESA is an academic support program in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) that provides FREE weekly tutoring to everyone and other benefits to the program members. MESA tutors provide free peer tutoring and learning assistance in most lower-division academic subjects within the School of Science & Technology. This tutoring service is available to all SSU students. Available starting Monday, September 12! We are pleased to offer in-person & virtual drop-ins and appointments. For in-person services, please meet your tutor at The LARC in Schulz 1103.

Want to book a tutoring appointment now?

Log in to your Student Portal and then click on the LARC-WC Online tile! You can also call us or come by our front desk to ask about same-day tutoring.

You can see full instructions, and a how-to video, by visiting How to Make an Appointment.

Looking for what courses LARC & MESA support? Check out our Fall 2022 Course Support List!

Fall 2022 MESA Tutors

Krislyn D.

Courses: BIOL 130, BIOL 131, MATH 165, CHEM 115A/B

Alyssia M.

Courses: MATH 161, 180, 211, 250, 261, 310, 316, 390, PHYS 114

Lily H.

Courses: CHEM115AB, 335A, MATH 161, 211

Jonathan P.

Courses: CS215

Ronimar L.

Courses: MATH 161, MATH 211

Tutoring Expectations

MESA tutors will:

Encourage students with constructive criticism.
Help students identify areas for improvement.
Involve students in discussion and problem-solving strategies.
Treat students with respect.
Refer you to professor office hours or SI or TA, if necessary.
(see tips below from tutors!)

MESA tutors will not:

Do assignments for the learner, give answers or write any portion of papers/problem sets.
Review and correct errors without active participation of the learners.
Comment on grades or predict a possible grade.
Tutors cannot assist on take home exams or labs, or any virtual learning exercises/assessments.

Tips from your MESA tutors:

Be prepared: bring your notes from class, a textbook or assignments/labs/tests.
Attempt the assignment on your own first. Get as far as you can before you ask for help.
Be respectful, stay positive.
Ask for study strategies for your particular class or ways to take effective notes!
After the session, review what you have learned on your own time. This solidifies your learning. Then have confidence and do your best! MESA is here for you!