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.
In-person tutoring is offered Monday-Thursday 11am-8pm.
Online tutoring is offered Sunday evenings (chemistry, math, statistics), Monday evenings (chemistry), Tuesday evenings (chemistry, statistics), Thursday evenings (statistics), and Friday afternoons (chemistry). See Tutoring Schedules to access!
No appointments are necessary and the services are free!
Click here for our qualifications and application to become part of our SMLC team!
Looking for free support in your science and/or math course(s)? See the announcement below for how the SMLC can help!
Fall 2023 Announcement
In Person:
The SMLC opens for the semester on Wednesday, August 30th! The SMLC is located on the 1st floor of the Student Success Center! We have a team of peer tutors and faculty members who provide FREE drop-in cafe-style tutoring in our supported courses in person Monday through Thursday from 11am to 8pm (some disciplines end at 7pm on select evenings). There are no appointments! For more details about how the SMLC operates, check out our What to Expect page! We also offer Chemistry and Physics tutoring on East Campus! Check out the schedules for more details!
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!
See the instructions below or for a step-by-step guide with images on how to access synchronous tutoring, click here!
- 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 233-234
- 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
*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, click here!
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: Monday-Thursday 11am-8pm
ONLINE: Select evenings. See subject schedules for details
