Tutoring

Academic advisers can refer students to independent tutors in certain subject areas. The Writing Place, a free tutoring service available to SCS students on both campuses, provides assistance to students who need help writing papers. The Writing Place in Schaffner Library offers free tutorial sessions that can address all aspects of writing. Staff of the Writing Place in Schaffner Library are available from 4:15 to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Students should call 312-503-8422 to make an appointment to use the service.

The Evanston-campus Writing Place, located on the second floor of University Library, room 2304, also offers tutoring in composition skills. Hours vary depending on class schedules. Schedule an appointment or request additional information at 847-467-2791 or w-place@northwestern.edu.

Math Tutoring

SCS offers a free math tutoring service for students, the Math Place, in the Schaffner Library in Wieboldt Hall on the Chicago campus, 339 E. Chicago Avenue, 2nd Floor. A tutor will be available to assist students who can use extra help with math courses, including Precalculus, Algebra, Calculus, and Statistics. Interested students should make tutoring session appointments in advance through the Schaffner Library.

One-hour math tutoring appointments are available during the Spring 2008 quarter according to this schedule:

Mondays and Wednesdays
4:15 to 5:15 pm
5:30 to 6:30 pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays
2:45 to 3:45 pm
4:00 to 5:00 pm

Call (312) 503-8422, or stop by the front desk in the Schaffner Library to schedule an appointment.

Additional math tutoring is available through the Northwestern University Math Department located at Lunt Hall. Occasionally, the Math department offers free scheduled tutoring, but typically individual tutors are available on a fee basis. Lunt Hall is located at 2033 Sheridan Road on the Evanston campus. The phone number is (847) 491-3298. More information is available on the Mathematics Department Web Site.