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 Bethany VanderWoude at vanderbl@potsdam.edu.
Need to Request a Tutor?
- Request a Tutor on Starfish. (This will take you to our Starfish student support system.)
- Sign in using your Campus Computer Account (the same credentials you use for Outlook, BearPAWS, etc.).
- Once logged in, select the “Raise Your Hand” option from the top left-hand menu.
- Under Type of Help Needed, select “I Need a Tutor.” Follow the prompts in Starfish to complete and submit the request.
Walk-in Tutoring
Please check back frequently for updates or changes to the walk-in hours schedule!
Support for any course in the BIO major.
Stowell 213
Garrett O'Hara
- Wednesdays: 11 a.m.–Noon
Nico Petroccione
- Tuesdays: Noon–1 p.m.
- Fridays: 10–11 a.m.
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.
Lougheed Learning Commons 1st Floor
Anthony Conover
- Mondays: 3–4 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 4–5 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 3–4 p.m.
- Thursdays: 3–4 p.m.
Raymond Ericson
- Fridays: 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Assistance for most Chemistry courses!
Lougheed Learning Commons 1st Floor
Spencer Pelkey
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: Noon–3 p.m.
Stowell Commons
Luke Phippen
- Tuesdays: 3:45–4:30 p.m.
- Fridays: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Stowell 213
General Chemistry I (CHEM 105)
Ethan Sterling
- Mondays: 5–6 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 5–6 p.m.
- Thursdays: 5–6 p.m.
The Computer Science Lab is located in PFMART (Performing Arts Center) room #408.
Mondays
- 10:30 a.m.–Noon with Caden Bromley
- 4–5 p.m. with Isaac Morais
Tuesdays
- 3–5 p.m. with Isaac Morais
Wednesdays
- 10:30 a.m.–Noon with Caden Bromley
- 4–5 p.m. with Isaac Morais
Thursdays
- 1–3:30 p.m. with Caden Bromley
- 4–5 p.m. with Isaac Morais
Fridays
- 10:30 a.m.–Noon with Caden Bromley
- 3–5 p.m. with Isaac Morais
Assistance for most Crane Courses!
Crane Commons
Stephen Buff
- Mondays: 2–4 p.m.
- Thursdays: Noon–1 p.m.
Crane Library
Elsie Munsterteiger (Also available to tutor art history courses)
- Mondays 1–3 p.m.
- Tuesdays 10–11 a.m.
Zoey Steele
- Fridays: Noon–2 p.m.
The Math Lab is located in the Lougheed Learning Commons.
View Walk-in Tutoring Schedule (PDF)
Walk-In Tutoring Guidelines
- Help is available for: Math 100, Math 101, Math 102, Math 125, Math 141, Math 151, and Math 152
- 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. Considering 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 267-2063, in her office MacVicar 219, or by email at millercc@potsdam.edu.
The Writers' Block offers free personal assistance on writing at any point in your writing process on an assignment, scholarship application, etc.