Undergraduate Tutoring

We offer Penn undergraduate students free, accessible, and convenient options to complement their in-class learning. 

  • Drop-In Tutoring is available for the most popular courses during Fall & Spring. 
  • For other courses or during summer terms, students can schedule an appointment directly with a tutor. 

To see when support is available for your courses, log into the Trac Cloud Tutoring Portal. Scroll down to learn more about these services. 

Tutor Trac Appointment System

Drop-In Tutoring: Fall & Spring

The Weingarten Center is partnered with the Student Union @ Houston Hall to host Drop-In Tutoring for some of the most popular courses, located in the Houston Market, lower level of Houston Hall. 

How does it work?

  • No appointment is needed, and you can stop by as often as you like! Just bring your Penn ID and your questions! 

When does it run? 

  • Services will begin in the second week of the fall semester and run Sunday – Thursday from 7:45 – 10:30 p.m. every week until the last day of classes unless the University is closed per the Academic Calendar or weather disruption. 

What courses are offered? 

ACCT 1010

Sunday, Tuesday

CHEM 1011, 1012, 2410/2411

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday

CIS 1210

Sunday, Tuesday

ECON 0100

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

MATH 1070

Sunday, Monday

MATH 1300, 1400, 1410

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

What about Reading Days & Finals? 

  • We offer limited services during this time, based on tutor and monitor availability. Check the trac cloud system closer to finals for the schedule. 

 

The South side of Houston Hall. A Stone Building with large stairs leading up to a central wooden door.

What students say about Drop-In Tutoring

Drop-in is very accessible and tutors are dedicated to spending however long it takes for me to understand the concepts
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I like that the atmosphere is welcoming and that the tutors are friendly and helpful. It is easier to ask questions that I have during lecture or things I couldn't figure out on my own.
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It is an open environment and I feel comfortable enough to ask questions and share my thoughts. Tutors and students are all collaborating to help each other learn.
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I think it gives a space to receive help when you need it and it also kind of creates a study space with other students in the subject.
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We can come in at any time and it feels more convenient and comfortable than a traditional one on one tutoring.
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Appointment Based Tutoring

For many courses, you can schedule an appointment directly with a peer tutor.  These appointments may be individual or in small groups. They may be in-person on virtual. You can schedule with the same tutor regularly, or make an appointment just during weeks in which you want extra support. 

Navigating Trac Cloud 

Scheduling Guidelines & Tips

  • Appointments must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. 
  • You can book up to three weeks in advance. 
  • You can book up to 3 appointments each week
  • Missing appointments or canceling with less than 24 hour notice may result in restrictions on your ability to schedule future appointments

Trac Cloud Tutoring Appointment Portal

Any undergraduate can log in to view available appointments or drop-in availability for courses in which they are registered. 

Tutor Trac Appointment System

Helpful Documents

How to Schedule a Tutoring Appointment

Not finding what you need?

If for some reason our drop-in services or appointment options are not working for you, please email the tutoring team to schedule a consultation. 
Email Tutoring

Frequently Asked Questions

Undergraduate students actively enrolled at the university. You must be currently enrolled in the course you want a tutor for.

While the Weingarten Center’s Tutoring team does their best to provide services for as many courses as possible, we are not able to service every course at the university. We are almost always able to serve the most popular first- and second-year courses. Smaller courses, and courses in the junior and senior year, are more difficult to staff.  Please contact us if you have a need that is not currently represented and the team will do their best to find a tutor for any eligible undergraduate course. 

Language courses are supported by the Penn Language Center.  
Writing Courses are supported by the Marks Writing Center.

We are currently unable to support Graduate course work or students in fully online programs with content tutoring. Please see your academic program advisor for this level of support. 

Drop-in sessions are in the Houston Market in the lower level of Houston Hall. 

Scheduled appointments may take place virtually or around campus. The location should be visible to you when scheduling and also listed in your confirmation email. For in-person locations, meet the tutor in the main lobby of the listed building. 

The tutor will not re-teach or re-lecture material, nor will they assist you with homework. To best utilize this service, you should be reviewing your material ahead of time and identifying specific questions or challenges you have with the material. The tutor will lead you in conversations, activities, and exercises to help you answer those questions. We also encourage you to ask the tutor about best practice study skills and strategies for this course.

If utilizing drop-in tutoring, be prepared to work with the tutor alongside other students who have similar questions. This is an opportunity to hear others questions and perspectives as well as to support each other in your learning!

The Weingarten Center tutoring services take issues with tutors very seriously. Click here to make a report.

Our peer educators are all students just like you! To be eligible to join our team, you must have taken the course you wish to support here at Penn, earned a strong grade (usually a B+ or better), and have strong communication skills. Learn more on our “Become a Peer Educator” page!