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
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.
Math tutoring
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.
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
- M: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- T: 9-10 a.m.; 2-5 p.m.
- W: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- TR: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 3-5 p.m.
- F: 11 a.m. - noon; 1-3 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.
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
- Connect with a Live Tutor
- Upload a paper on our Writing Lab to receive feedback
To access these valuable services, please contact tutoring@washburn.edu. Remember, don't set up a Pear Deck Tutor account on your own.