General Tutoring
Tutoring is free of charge and is available for various undergraduate and graduate level courses. General study skills assistance is also available through individual appointments. All tutoring sessions are facilitated by a trained and experienced peer tutor. Sessions are hosted in various spaces across campus and within the Lougheed Learning Commons. For more information, email vanderbl@potsdam.edu.
Additional Tutoring Resources
The following resources are available for all students.
Trained academic coaches are available for sessions related to study skills, time management, and other academic goals you may have that are not directly related to a specific course.
Walk-in Review for BIOL 151
- Thursdays, 4 - 6 p.m. | Tutors: Gabby Mazzullo & Chase Bond
Stowell Student Commons (across from Room 211)
Bio Buddies
Support for any course in the BIO major, plus general study skills and professional development!
- Thursdays, 2 - 3 p.m. | Tutor: Lucas Scalcione
Stowell Student Commons (across from Room 211)
General Biology Assistance
- Wednesdays & Fridays, 1 - 4 p.m. | Tutor: Zavia Jaime
Lougheed Learning Commons, Room 205
Body doubling is a simple yet effective productivity strategy where someone works quietly alongside you, helping you stay focused and accountable. Their presence can reduce procrastination and is especially valuable during high-stress times like finals week! The Lougheed Learning Commons tutors will be hosting body-doubling sessions across campus—no sign-up needed! Just drop by whenever you need a productivity boost.
Note: Assistance with general study skills and some coursework is also available during these sessions. Feel free to ask your Body Double host for more details!
The Finals schedule for Body Doubling + General Academic Support is listed below. Please reach out to vanderbl@potsdam.edu for additional assistance!
Crane Library – With Elsie
- Monday, May 12: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
- Monday, May 12: 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Crane Library – With Alyssa
- Monday, May 5: 10:00 a.m. - Noon
- Tuesday, May 6: 2 - 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 7: 3 - 5 p.m.
- Friday, May 9: 10 a.m. - Noon
- Monday, May 12: 8 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 13: 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 14: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Thursday, May 15: 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Friday, May 16: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Crane Library – With Michael
- Monday, May 12: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
- Tuesday, May 13: 10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Thursday, May 15: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 16: 10 - 11 a.m.
Carson Commons – With Mya
- Monday, May 12: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 13: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 14: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Thursday, May 15: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Friday, May 16: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Assistance for most Chemistry courses!
Stowell 306
- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9 - 10 a.m. | Tutor: Krish Weraduwage
- Fridays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Tutors: Sean Henley & Aldyn Landas
The computer science lab is closed for the semester. If you need assistance, please contact vanderbl@potsdam.edu.
Spring 2025
Math Lab is in Suite 127 LoCAL (Library)
Note: The Math Lab will close for the semester on Friday, May 2 but is still available! Contact vanderbl@potsdam.edu for assistance.
Help is available for: Math 100, Math 101, Math 102, Math 125, Math 141, Math 142, Math 151, Math 152, and Math 253
Guidelines
- We are here to help you succeed in your LOWER DIVISION math class(es).
- In order to help you in your quest to learn mathematics, please do not ask us to do your homework problems and/or test/exam corrections.
- We will be happy to help you understand and/or solve similar problems. At times, it may be necessary for us to refer to your textbook. This helps to refresh our memories (remember we are also students) and it enables us to show you how to find necessary information in your book. This is a crucial skill for success in mathematics!
- Please realize that the math lab is open for all SUNY Potsdam students on a walk-in basis, thus it may or may not be full when you arrive for help. In light of this, plan accordingly and please do not wait until the last possible minute to get help.
- If you have any suggestions/concerns please contact Dr. Miller at (315) 267-2063, in her office at MacVicar 219 or via email.
General assistance for students in Environmental Science & Environmental Studies!
Wiser Center
- Thursdays, 5 - 8 p.m. | Tutors: Garrett O'Hara, Kadi Palmer, Sylvia Grant, Alyssa Card
The Writers' Block offers free personal assistance on writing at any point in your writing process on an assignment, scholarship application, etc.