The Mathematics Tutoring Centre offers support virtually and in-person each term beginning the second week of classes until the exam period.
With a team of undergraduate and graduate students, we focus on 'students helping students': a goal to help each other succeed in academia. We encourage all students to join us in this opportunity to provide extended learning!
The Tutoring Centre is a free service for Waterloo students and will provide help in the following courses:
- MATH 127
- MATH 128
- MATH 135
- MATH 136
- MATH 137
- MATH 138
- MATH 235
- MATH 237
In-person Tutoring
Students in need of in-person tutoring are now able to use the in-person tutoring Centre in MC 3022 on weekdays from 9am to 8pm (excluding public holidays) for the follow first year courses:
- MATH 127
- MATH 128
- MATH 135
- MATH 136
- MATH 137
- MATH 138
NEW for Winter 2023 and beyond! MC 2025 will be open on Monday through Thursday from 11am to 6pm (excluding public holidays) for in-person tutoring for the following 200 level courses:
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MATH 235
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MATH 237
Virtual Tutoring
The Tutoring Centre will be running online via Microsoft Teams to provide students with help to succeed in first- and second-year core mathematics courses.
The virtual tutoring centre will be available each weekday from 12pm to 7pm EDT (excluding public holidays).
How can I access the virtual tutoring centre?
- Download Microsoft Teams or use the browser version of Teams.
- Open and sign into Microsoft Teams using your Waterloo userID (for example, sgoose for Scholar the Goose).
- Click on the icon Teams on the left-hand side of the navigation bar as indicated in the image below. This will bring you to a list of Teams you are a member of.
- Click on Math Virtual Tutoring Centre to enter the centre.
- Please always remember to check in at the Front Desk when you begin your visit to the tutoring centre.
- Students should be auto-enrolled in the virtual tutoring centre. If you are registered for one of these courses listed above but were not auto-enrolled then please contact Jordan Hamilton.
Quick tips to keep in mind before your visit
- Don't expect tutors to show you complete solutions as they want to help you learn!
- Once you have been given a hint, you should work on your problem alone until you either complete it or need further assistance.
Other tutoring resources
Students in need of private tutoring may want to check a list of tutors at Tutor Connect.