Drop-In Tutoring FAQ

Where and when is the Drop-In tutoring service offered?

The Drop-In Tutoring service is located on the third floor of Jester Center in the David J. Drum Tutoring Center (JES A315A). We are in the most northwestern portion of Jester's Academic wing, just above the intersection of 21st Street and Speedway. You may view a campus map for the location of Jester Center at http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/buildings/jes.html

For fall 2009, DIT is open Tues, Sept 1 through Fri, Dec 4, 2009.

Hours of Operation:
Mon - Thurs: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Fri: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sun: 5 - 10 p.m.

Is my course covered by Drop-In tutoring?

Drop-In Tutoring is offered for the following courses:
M302, M303D, M305G, M505G, M315C, M316K, M408C/D, M408K/L/M, PHY301, PHY302K/L, PHY303K/L, PHY309K/L, PHY317K/L, CH301, CH302, CH304K, CH305

How much does it cost?

Drop-In Tutoring is a free service to all currently enrolled UT students.

What can I Expect?

The Drop-In Center is an open environment for students to study entry-level Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (in the summer, Mathematics only)

We offer free tutoring to all UT students in these areas. The volume of Center usage can vary, and influences the type and amount of assistance we can offer.

* Students in the Drop-In Center are encouraged to work alone or with other students on their coursework. When a tutor's help is required, students should raise their hands for assistance.

* Most of the time, tutors are not able to remain with one student for longer than two or three minutes. In fact, they are trained and instructed NOT to assist any one student for an extended period of time.

* Tutors do not simply provide answers for graded coursework. Instead, tutors support the development of the skills necessary to complete each assignment.

Students seeking more extended, individualized help should consider setting up a one-hour private tutoring session through our Appointment Tutoring program.