Tutoring options

At Washburn we're committed to helping you succeed. As a student you have access to both in-person tutoring options and a 24/7 virtual tutoring service. All tutoring is free.

Writing Center

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The Writing Center is the place to get in-person, one-on-one help with writing across all disciplines. With nine trained peer tutors and two dedicated faculty members, we're equipped to meet you wherever you are in your writing journey.

Location: Lower floor of the Plass Learning Resources Center
Hours:

  • Mon - Fri: Noon to 5 p.m.
Appointments are not required, but can be scheduled through Navigate.

Math tutoring

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Math lab

The math lab is staffed by two full-time mathematics faculty members and peer tutors and specializes in tutoring students in MA 090, MA 095, MA 108, MA 112 and MA 116.

Location: Main floor of the Plass Learning Resources Center
Hours:

  • Mon. - Thurs: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Zoom 5-8 p.m.
  • Fri: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Sun: 1-5 p.m.; Zoom 1-5 p.m.

No appointments required. 
Your math instructor or one of the lab staff can provide the link ID and passcode for the Zoom option.
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Math tutoring center

The math tutoring center is staffed by peer tutors who are typically math or science majors. The center specializes in tutoring students in MA 108, MA 116, MA 117, MA 123, MA 140, MA 141 and MA 151.

Location: Morgan 252
Hours:

  • Mon - Thurs: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Zoom 5-8 p.m.
  • Fri: 9 a.m. to noon
  • Sun: Zoom 1-5 p.m.

No appointments required.

Your math instructor or one of the lab staff can provide the link ID and passcode for the Zoom option.

Additional tutoring options

Many academic departments provide free face-to-face tutoring for the courses they teach. The tutoring schedule is below, or check with your instructor about tutoring availability.

Stoffer 207

Download the biology tutoring schedule

BI 100, BI 101, BI 180, BI 192 and BI 194

  • M: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • T: 9-10 a.m.; 1-2 p.m.; 3-5 p.m.
  • W: 10 a.m. - noon; 1-5 p.m.
  • TR: 9-11 a.m.; noon - 5 p.m.
  • F: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

BI 140 Intro to forensic biology

  • M: Noon - 1 p.m.
  • W: 11 a.m. - Noon
  • TR: 9-11 a.m.

BI 275 Human anatomy

  • T: 1-2 p.m.
  • TR: Noon - 2 p.m.

BI 301 General microbiology

  • M: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • W: 10 a.m. - noon; 1-2 p.m.
  • TR: 9-11 a.m.
  • F: 10 a.m. - noon; 1-3 p.m.

BI 333 General genetics

  • M: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • W: 10 a.m. - noon; 1-2 p.m.
  • TR: 9-11 a.m.
  • F: 10 a.m. - noon; 1-3 p.m.

Stoffer 303

Download the chemistry tutoring schedule

  • M: 9-10 a.m.; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • T: 9-10 a.m.; noon-1 p.m.; 2-5 p.m.
  • W: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • TR: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 3-5 p.m.
  • F: 9-10 a.m.; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Stoffer 314

  • M: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 2:30-5 p.m.
  • T: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • W: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 2:30-5 p.m.
  • TR: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Stoffer 314; 1-4 p.m. at Stoffer 304
  • F: 11 a.m. -1 p.m at Stoffer 314.; 1-5 p.m. at Stoffer 304

Morgan 355

French

  • M: 10:15-11:15 a.m.
  • TR: 11 a.m. - noon

Japanese

  • M: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
  • W: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Spanish

  • T: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
  • TR: 1-2 p.m.
  • F: 1-2 p.m.

Garvey 235

Music theory

  • T: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • F: 4 - 6 p.m.
  • Also available by appointment

Stoffer 205

  • M: 12-1 p.m.
  • T: 9-11 a.m.; 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Wed/Fri: 12-1 p.m.; 2:30-4:30 p.m.
  • TR: 1-2 p.m.; 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Mastery Lab

Henderson 23-C

  • M: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; 4-7 p.m.
  • T: 9-11 a.m.; 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • W: 12:30-4:30 p.m.
  • TR: 11:30a.m.-2:30 p.m.
  • F: 8:30a.m.-1 p.m.; 4-5 p.m.

Psychological Statistics

Henderson 211-J

  • 3-5 p.m.
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Free 24/7 virtual tutoring

At Washburn University, we've got you covered with around-the-clock academic support with our partnership with Pear Deck Tutor! This free 24/7 virtual tutoring and writing assistance program is designed to help you succeed in your studies.

Through Pear Deck Tutor, you can connect with a live professional tutor anytime or submit your paper to the Writing Lab for detailed feedback. These services are specifically aimed at undergraduate, degree-seeking students.

Courses include popular subjects like biology, chemistry, English and many more foundational courses required for various majors.

How Pear Deck Tutor Works

To access these valuable services, please contact tutoring@washburn.edu. Remember, don't set up a Pear Deck Tutor account on your own.
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