Tutoring
Meet with a peer tutor when you need help with course content.
Shell Tutorial Center
Fall & Spring Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday-Friday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location/Contact
141B LSU Library
225-578-6757
Your Tutoring Sessions
Preparing
- Do as much work as you can before the session.
- Determine specific questions you would like to discuss with the tutor.
- Bring course materials and notes.

Scheduling
- Tutoring is only offered for the courses listed below.
- Small-group (up to 3 students) and individual tutoring is offered in 60 min blocks.
- Walk-ins also accepted if tutor availability allows.
Policies
Cancellation Policy:
- Self-cancel by logging into TutorTrac & look under upcoming appointments or
- Call the Shell Tutorial Center front desk (225-578-6757)
No-Show Policy
- After 3 no-shows during one semester, you will no longer be able to schedule in TutorTrac.
- Scheduling an appointment after 3 no shows is addressed on a case-by-case basis. Email gheath@lsu.edu for assistance.
Summer 2026 Tutor Offerings Coming Soon
Note: Use your LSU Credentials to schedule your tutoring session in TutorTrac.
Appointment-Based Tutoring:
- MATH 1021
- MATH 1022
- MATH 1029
- MATH 1540
- MATH 1552
- PHYS 2001
- PHYS 2002
Additional Tutoring Options
Online tutoring is available through . Tutor availability varies, so please refer to the NetTutor website for schedules. Students begin with 900 free minutes. If additional minutes are needed, please email gheath@lsu.edu.
Subjects offered are:
- Math: basic math through calculus II
- Business: statistics, finance, economics, accounting
- Science: general biology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, physics, chemistry
- World Languages
- Computers & Technology
The Department of Physics & Astronomy provides tutoring for select Physics courses.
Physics Tutoring Schedule
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