Welcome to the Science and Math Learning Center, located in the Student Success Center, 1st floor, SSC 1100. We assist students in understanding course content, homework assignments and lab reports found in many first and second year physics, chemistry, math, and statistics courses.
All SMLC services will close for the semester on Wednesday, May 7th at 2pm! We are NOT open during finals week! Good luck on exams!
Chemistry (in person): Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 11am-8pm, Wednesdays: 11am-4pm, 5pm-8pm, Thursdays (East Campus): 2pm-6:30pm
Chemistry (online): Sundays: 5pm-10pm, Mondays 8pm-10pm, Tuesdays: 8pm-10pm, Wednesdays: 8pm-10pm, Fridays: 10am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
Math (in person): Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 11am-8pm, Wednesdays: 11:15am-7pm
Math (online): Sundays 5pm-7pm, Wednesdays 8pm-10pm
Physics (in person): Mondays: 11am-12pm, 2pm-8pm, Tuesdays: 11am-12:30pm, 1pm-8pm, Wednesdays (SMLC): 11am-12:30pm, 3:30pm-8pm, Wednesdays (East Campus): 4pm-7pm, Thursdays (SMLC): 4pm-7pm Thursdays (East Campus): 2:15pm-7pm
Statistics (in person): Monday-Thursday: 11am-8pm
Statistics (online): Sundays: 3pm-5pm
Philosophy (in person): Mondays: 2pm-5pm. Tuesdays: 12pm-4:30pm, Wednesdays: 2pm-5pm, Thursdays: 12pm-5:30pm
View qualifications and application to become part of the SMLC team!
Looking for free support in your science and/or math course(s)? See the announcement below for how the SMLC can help!
Spring 2025 Announcement
In Person:
The SMLC offers FREE drop-in cafe-style tutoring for JMU students enrolled in our supported courses. No appointments! See What to Expect for more details on how the SMLC works! Click here to see the schedules!
Online:
The SMLC offers a FREE synchronous virtual drop-in cafe-style tutoring service for JMU students enrolled in our supported courses where you can consult with a tutor online through Zoom. No appointments!
How to Access Synchronous Tutoring: See the instructions below or view step-by-step guide with images.
- Navigate to the "Tutoring Schedules" section on the left menu
- Click the subject you need help with
- Log in with your JMU e-id and password
- You will see the tutoring schedules and tutors listed who are available at those times.
- Click on a tutor's name at the appropriate day/time to enter their Zoom room - you can join/leave the Zoom meeting at any time during the tutor's shift!
- Follow the sign in prompts (if applicable) to sign in and launch your JMU Zoom account
- Ask the tutor your questions. Note: Since this service is drop-in style, there may be other students in the session who are also seeking support.
- Reminder: In compliance with the JMU Honor Code, our tutors are not able to help with tests, quizzes, etc. Tutors may ask to provide evidence of the soiurce of a question.
- For tips on how to have a successful synchronous tutoring experience, see the SMLC Etiquette Policy.
- Questions? Email Jenna Guenther at guenthjc@jmu.edu
Supported Courses At The SMLC*
Statistics
- MATH 105
- MATH 220
- COB 191
- ISAT 251
Math
- MATH 103
- MATH 155-156
- MATH 199
- MATH 205
- MATH 231-232
- MATH 235-236
- ISAT 150
- ISAT 151
Chemistry
- CHEM 120
- CHEM 131 & 131L
- CHEM 132 & 132L
- CHEM 241 & 241L
- CHEM 242 & 242L
Physics
- PHYS 140 & 140L
- PHYS 150 & 150L
- PHYS 240 & 240L
- PHYS 250 & 250L
Philosophy
- PHIL 120
- PHIL 150
- PHIL 250
*If you don't see the course you're looking for in this list, contact your professor for other resources. Additionally, you could see if your class is supported by Peer Assisted Study Sessions.
If you're looking for tutoring for the Math Praxis® Subject Assessment, visit Math Praxis Preparation Support!
The SMLC is always looking for outstanding students to hire during the academic year! Check out our How To Become an SMLC Tutor page for more details!
The Science and Math Learning Center is a Level 1 certified program through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) International Tutor Training Program Certification!
Hours of Operation:
IN PERSON: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-8pm
ONLINE: Select evenings.
See subject schedules for details.
