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Tutoring and Academic Support

Providing peer‑led tutoring, Supplemental Instruction and academic coaching across disciplines to help students strengthen skills, build confidence and succeed in their coursework.

Cooperative Learning Center

Flexible Academic Tutoring Options

The Cooperative Learning Center offers flexible academic support across a variety of subjects and courses. Our peer tutors are trained to guide students through challenges, reinforce course concepts, and build long-term learning strategies.

Tutoring is available by appointment, drop-in, or through scheduled study groups, depending on the subject area.

To request a CLC workshop or a tutor visit to your class, please contact us directly.

Available Services by Subject

Support for all undergraduate and graduate courses.

What we offer:

  • One-on-one appointments
  • Recorded feedback on uploaded papers
  • Drop-in hours
  • Writing support for essays, research papers, personal statements, resumes and cover letters
  • Reading strategies for textbooks, scholarly articles and assignment prompts

Courses supported include:

  • ASL: ASL 101, 102, 201
  • Japanese: JAPN 101, 102, 201, 300, 301, 312, 350
  • Spanish: SPAN 101, 102, 201, 212, 303, 340, 350
  • Graduate/Undergraduate Writing: LING 392 & 393, PSY 200, 315, 321, MSW

What we offer:

  • Group tutoring sessions
  • Language refresher workshops
  • Conversation groups

Courses supported include:

  • Math: MATH 100, 115, 130, 151, 170, 230, 240, 250, 265, 309
  • Mechatronics/Physics: PHYS 210, 220; ENGR 130
  • Kinesiology: KIN 370, 371

What we offer:

  • Group sessions
  • Drop-in support

Courses supported include:

BUS 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 301, 308, 309

What we offer:

  • Group sessions
  • Drop-in support

Courses supported include:

  • CST: CST 231, 238
  • General Technology: Canvas, CSUMB Dashboard, Google Suite, Excel, research poster design, presentation design

What we offer:

  • Group tutoring sessions
  • Software and tool-specific support

Additional Services

Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions are weekly collaborative study groups led by SI leaders who attend your class and work closely with your instructor.

Courses supported include:

  • Chemistry: CHEM 109, 110, 111, 211
  • Biology: BIO 204, 210, 211, 311, 330, 380
  • Statistics: STAT 100, 250
  • Math: MATH 130, 150
  • Environmental Science: ENVS 240, 332

What we offer:

  • One-on-one coaching sessions
  • Group workshops
  • Customized support for time management, organization, study strategies and more
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Get in Touch

We’re here to help you get connected with the support you need to succeed.

Get the Support You Need

We welcome questions and referrals from students, faculty, and staff. Reach out anytime and we’ll be glad to connect.

Contact

Cooperative Learning Center

Elise Dixon, Ph.D.

Director, Cooperative Learning Center