UConn Stamford Tutoring houses the Writing Center and Q Course Center and is located on the second floor of the Library. Tutoring services include Writing, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Statistics, Psychology, Computer Science & Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Biology courses, and more. There are also virtual options for some subjects. Tutoring is free to all students. To make the most of your session, please bring your textbooks, notes, class handouts, syllabi, and assignments.
Hours: Monday-Friday by drop in only, unless otherwise indicated. See specific hours for each subject below.
*Tutoring hours are subject to change, depending on the availability of the tutors.*
Location: Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE), Room 260
For questions about Tutoring, please email StamfordTutoringCenter@UConn.edu
24/7 Virtual and In-Person Tutoring through Knack
What is Knack?
Knack is a trusted peer tutoring platform where you can schedule both 1-on-1 and group sessions. All Knack Tutors are verified, high-achieving UConn students who have successfully completed the courses they tutor in—so you’ll be learning from someone who’s been in your shoes. To learn more and get started, visit: uconn.joinknack.com.
Working with Knack is one example of our commitment to providing you with resources that will help you progress in your academic journey. If you have any questions about getting set up on Knack, please email support@joinknack.com. For additional questions about any other academic support services at UConn Stamford, please email the Center for Academic Success and Engagement at StamfordCASE@UConn.edu.
Writing Tutoring
UConn Stamford’s Writing Center is staffed by experienced peer tutors who can help students with their writing assignments at any stage of the process, from brainstorming to final revisions.
Hours:
- Mondays 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Fridays 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Stamford students may also utilize the Storrs Writing Center virtual option through this website: https://writingcenter.uconn.edu/
Biology Tutoring
Hours:
- Mondays 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesdays 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
24/7 virtual or in-person tutoring: uconn.joinknack.com
Psychology Tutoring
Hours:
- Mondays 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Tuesdays 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
24/7 virtual or in-person tutoring: uconn.joinknack.com
Computer Science & Engineering Tutoring (including Python)
Hours:
- Mondays 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesdays 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Thursdays 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Fridays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Virtual tutoring available Monday-Friday 7:00pm-10:00pm: https://undergrad.engr.uconn.edu/advising/tutoring/
24/7 virtual or in-person tutoring: uconn.joinknack.com
Economics Tutoring
24/7 virtual or in-person tutoring: uconn.joinknack.com
Business Tutoring – Finance, Accounting
Q Tutoring (Math, Statistics, Physics, and Chemistry)
MATH (Calculus):
Hours:
- Mondays 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesdays 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursdays 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Fridays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
24/7 virtual or in-person tutoring: uconn.joinknack.com
Physics:
Hours:
- Mondays 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Tuesdays 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesdays 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Thursdays 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
- Fridays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
24/7 virtual or in-person tutoring: uconn.joinknack.com
Business MATH 1070/1071:
Hours:
- Mondays 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Wednesdays 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
24/7 virtual or in-person tutoring: uconn.joinknack.com
Chemistry:
Hours:
- Mondays 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesdays 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Thursdays 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
24/7 virtual or in-person tutoring: uconn.joinknack.com
Statistics:
Hours:
- Mondays 4:00 PM - 5:00Pm
- Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Fridays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
24/7 virtual or in-person tutoring: uconn.joinknack.com
Virtual Tutoring for Q Courses (Math, Statistics, Physics, and Chemistry)
Students at regional campuses can also access free online tutoring through the UConn Q Center:
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Visit: https://qcenter.uconn.edu/
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Click Regional Campus Tutoring to access the Nexus online sign-in.
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After signing in, the receptionist at the Storrs Q Center will provide you with a Webex link for your tutoring session.
Tutoring Hours: Sunday–Thursday, 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
For a full list of supported courses, visit: Courses We Tutor
Knack 24/7 Tutoring Support
UConn students also have access to virtual or in-person tutoring anytime, anywhere through Knack: uconn.joinknack.com
All Other Subjects
Hours:
- Mondays 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Language Translation Services
We have tutors that are fluent in several languages and are happy to help you with translation for any subject.
American Sign Language
- Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Thursdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Arabic
- Mondays 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hebrew
- Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FAQs:
WHERE IS THE TUTORING CENTER LOCATED?
FAQs:
The UConn Stamford Tutoring Center is located on the 2nd floor of the Jeremy Richard Library.
All tutoring services are on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis. .
No appointment necessary. Students may drop-in during the available hours.
Subjects tutored may vary from semester to semester, but currently, the UConn Stamford Tutoring Center provides tutoring in Writing, Math, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Finance and Accounting.
You can stop by the UConn Stamford Tutoring Center at any point as you work on an assignment. We ask that you come to your tutoring session with all the necessary paperwork. For instance, if you are working with a writing tutor, we encourage you to bring a description of your assignment and any notes from the class; you can also bring an outline or a draft of your paper, if you have it. For math and science tutoring sessions, we encourage you to come prepared with any questions you may have, example problems you need assistance with, your textbook, and anything else you believe may be helpful for the tutor.
DO I NEED TO HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO MEET WITH A TUTOR?
All tutoring services are on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis.
No appointment necessary. Students may drop-in during the available hours.
Subjects tutored may vary from semester to semester, but currently, the UConn Stamford Tutoring Center provides tutoring in Writing, Math, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Finance and Accounting.
You can stop by the UConn Stamford Tutoring Center at any point as you work on an assignment. We ask that you come to your tutoring session with all the necessary paperwork. For instance, if you are working with a writing tutor, we encourage you to bring a description of your assignment and any notes from the class; you can also bring an outline or a draft of your paper, if you have it. For math and science tutoring sessions, we encourage you to come prepared with any questions you may have, example problems you need assistance with, your textbook, and anything else you believe may be helpful for the tutor.
HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR A TUTORING APPOINTMENT?
No appointment necessary. Students may drop-in during the available hours listed above.
If you are interested in attending our virtual options, please utilize the information and links listed above.
WHAT SUBJECTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR TUTORING?
Subjects tutored may vary from semester to semester, but currently, the UConn Stamford Tutoring Center provides tutoring in Writing, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Statistics, Accounting, Finance, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science & Engineering, and Economics.
DO I NEED TO PREPARE FOR MY TUTORING SESSION?
You can stop by the UConn Stamford Tutoring Center at any point as you work on an assignment. We ask that you come to your tutoring session with all the necessary paperwork. For instance, if you are working with a writing tutor, we encourage you to bring a description of your assignment and any notes from the class; you can also bring an outline or a draft of your paper, if you have it. For math and science tutoring sessions, we encourage you to come prepared with any questions you may have, example problems you need assistance with, your textbook, and anything else you believe may be helpful for the tutor.