Physics tutoring is available for currently enrolled students at OSU. There are opportunities for free tutoring as well as private, paid tutoring.
Free Physics Tutoring
There are three opportunities on campus to seek free physics tutoring.
Tutoring in the Department of Physics
The Department of Physics hires junior and senior physics majors to staff the physics tutor room which is located in Smith Lab room 2097. The tutor rooms open during the second week of the semester and remain open until final exam week. Schedule: beginning the second week of the semester, the tutor room is generally open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm but the specific schedule is posted on the door of Smith Lab room 2097 so please refer there for specifics.
Tutoring at the Residence Halls
Several of the Residence Halls offer peer tutoring services for introductory courses in math, physics, and chemistry. Tutors are upper-class students who have demonstrated ability and success in math and science. Tutoring may be available in other subjected besides math and science, please email tutoring@osu.edu for subject availability.
Sunday, 3pm – 9pm
Monday – Thursday, 10am – 9pm
Friday, 10am – 5pm
Students can sign up for and online tutoring appointment using OnCourse.
Select “Tutoring” as the type of service and “Residence Life Online Peer Tutoring” as the department and location.
Private (paid) Physics Tutoring
Several graduate students in the Department of Physics are available for physics tutoring. The list of available tutors can be found on the Physics Graduate Student Council website. Questions about this service can be directed to the Physics Graduate Student Council at PGSC@physics.osu.edu.