Learning Resources
Below are a list of the learning resources:
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Academic Support, free
FYI, the First Year Involvement Resource Center, available through the Office of Residence Life offers Academic Support Instruction to help students improve their academic skills in areas such as:
- Communicating with Professors
- Goal-Setting
- Learning Styles
- Reading Strategies
- Study Skills
- Test-taking Skills
- Time and Stress Management
Accounting Tutoring, free
The school of Accounting will offer *FREE* tutoring Fall 2017 as follows:
- Financial and Managerial Accounting (COB 241 & 242)
- Accounting 244
Accounting Tutoring - paid
If you are interested in paid one-on-one tutoring, please contact Amanda Reedy (reedyaj@jmu.edu) for a list of available tutors.
Anthropology, free
Biology PASS support, free
BIO 140, BIO 150, BIO 270, BIO 280, and BIO 290 are supported by the PASS program.
Trained peer educators hold academic support sessions to help students succeed in these courses.
Chemistry PASS support, free
CHEM 120, CHEM 131, CHEM 132 and CHEM 241 are supported by the PASS program.
Trained peer educators hold academic support sessions to help students succeed in these courses.
Chemistry Tutoring, free
The Science and Math Learning Center (SMLC) provides support for the 1st and 2nd year Chemistry courses. Tutoring is drop-in, so no appointment is needed.
Check their website for supported courses and hours of operation.
Chemistry Tutoring, paid
CHEM 120, CHEM 131, CHEM 132, CHEM 241, and CHEM 242 tutoring is offered through The Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society.
To arrange for a private (paid) Chemistry tutor, email jmuchemistrytutor@gmail.com.
COB 204 Tutoring, paid
The College of Business has identified the following tutors available for COB 204.
Sudents negotiate price and schedule.
- Sophia Bengzon, bengzoss@dukes.jmu.edu
- Michael Peterson, peter5mj@dukes.jmu.edu
- Bari Asif, asifbb@dukes.jmu.edu
COB 291 PASS support, free
COB 291 is supported by the PASS program.
Trained peer educators hold academic support sessions to help students succeed in these courses.
COB 291 Tutoring, paid
Students negotiate price and schedule.
Computer Science Tutoring, free
The Department of Computer Science provides student Lab Assistants for 100-level CS courses.
Lab Assistants, as selected by the Department, are assigned courses and instructors.
Hours of operation: Evenings and on weekends for students who need help in CS courses.
Digital Assignments Tutoring, free
DigiComm, a peer tutoring program in the Learning Centers, provides free one-on-one consultations on personal branding, professional portfolios, digital storytelling, and project management
ECON 200 and 201 PASS support, free
ECON 200 and ECON 201 are supported by the PASS program.
Trained peer educators hold academic support sessions to help students succeed in these courses.
Economics Tutoring, paid
ECON 200 and ECON 201: Private Economics tutors are available for $25/hour. For a list of tutors, vist the COB-Econ's Resources page (at the bottom)
For additional tutor information, contact:
- Rebecca Wood, Office of Econ/International Business Programs: 540-568-3216
- Prof. Philip Heap, Office of Econ/International Business Programs: 540-568-3031
ELLS support, free
English Language Learner Services (ELLS), a part of the JMU Learning Centers, provides tutoring across the disciplines, Thesis Services, a Multilingual Writer’s Community, and an English Conversation Club.
Entry Assessment exam tutoring, free
Finance Resources, free
Tutoring is available for the following courses:
- COB 218
- COB 300B
- Fin 301
- Fin 345
- Fin 360
Learning Toolbox, free
The Learning Toolbox is a website available for students, teachers, and parents, that includes tools to help students improve in
- Math
- Organization
- Study skills
- Test Taking Skills
- Note Taking
- Reading
- Writing
- Advanced Thinking.
Math and Statistics Tutoring, paid
Private tutoring is available through the Mathematics and Statistics Department.
Email or call (540) 568-6184
Mathematics tutoring, free
The Science and Math Learning Center (SMLC) provides support for the 1st and 2nd year Mathematics courses. Tutoring is drop-in, so no appointment is needed.
Check their website for supported courses and hours of operation.
Includes:
College Algebra, Calculus, and Stats (MATH 155, 156, 205, 220 & COB 191)
Math PASS support, free
MATH 107, MATH 108, and MATH 205 are supported by the PASS program.
Trained peer educators hold academic support sessions to help students succeed in these courses.
MREST tutoring, free
The Communication Center provides one-on-one support for MREST, SCOM exam preparation, interviews, and presentations.
For hours of operation and/or appointment scheduling, visit their website:
Music Tutoring, free
The School of Music provides department-paid tutors for students enrolled in Music Theory or Music History.
Their tutors and availability are subject to change each semester.
Please contact Donna Wampler by email or at 540-568-6863 to request support.
Note: This tutoring service is only available to JMU students enrolled in these classes.
Note-taking and reading strategies, free
Learning Strategies Instruction (LSI) offers one-on-one academic coaching appointments for JMU student to improve their academic success. They can help students improve their time-management, test-taking, test analysis, studying and test prep, reading, and note-taking.
Philosophy and Religion Tutoring
To request course support, contact the Department Chair office at 540-568-6394
Physics tutoring, free
The Science and Math Learning Center (SMLC) provides support for the 1st and 2nd year Physics courses. Tutoring is drop-in, so no appointment is needed.
Check their website for supported courses and hours of operation.
Physics Tutoring, paid
Private tutoring is available through the Physics department.
A Physics department tutor list is available from the Physics Department.
Portfolios Consultations, free
DigiComm, a peer tutoring program in the Learning Centers, offers free one-on-one consultations with any student working on a professional portfolio. Tutors can help students with personal branding, professional portfolios, document design, digital storytelling, and helping students stand out on the job market.
SCOM exam preparation, free
The Communication Center provides one-on-one support for MREST, SCOM exam preparation, interviews, and presentations.
For hours of operation and/or appointment scheduling, visit their website:
Statistics Tutoring, free
The Science and Math Learning Center (SMLC) provides support for the 1st and 2nd year Statistics courses. Tutoring is drop-in, so no appointment is needed.
Check their website for supported courses and hours of operation.
Studying strategies, free
Learning Strategies Instruction (LSI) offers one-on-one academic coaching appointments for JMU student to improve their academic success. They can help students improve their time-management, test-taking, test analysis, studying and test prep, reading, and note-taking.
Study Skills, free
F.O.C.U.S2 (First Years Obtaining Creative and Useful Study skills) is a FREE program that begins in October.
Course Instructors will help students learn how to remain motivated and get the most out of their study time. Class topics include:
- Setting Goals and Staying Motivated
- Learning Styles
- How to read those BIG, FAT textbooks!
- Lecture Note Taking
- Time and Stress Management
- Test-Taking Strategies
- Study Skills
- Interacting with Professors
Test-taking support, free
Learning Strategies Instruction (LSI) offers one-on-one academic coaching appointments for JMU student to improve their academic success. They can help students improve their time-management, test-taking, test analysis, studying and test prep, reading, and note-taking.
Tutor Connection, paid
Tutor Connection is a service through First Year Involvement that pairs student and self-identified tutors in specific subjects.
Tutoring Information, General
This resource page does not provide all JMU tutoring resources, however, it is being regularly updated. Please check back often for new resource information!
If you are unable to find the resource you are searching for on this page, you may email Joan Fahrney at the JMU Learning Centers for assistance.
Writing Tutoring, free
The University Writing Center (UWC) offers free, one-on-one support for writers working on all types of papers, including arguments, scholarly articles, fiction and personal narratives, business writing, formatting and citation, grammar and punctuation, and research strategies – in person or on-line chat.
