There are a variety of tutoring services available to students at UAB. Use the information below to select the best option for you.
Campus Wide Tutoring Services
TutorMe
TutorMe is an online education platform that provides on-demand tutoring to UAB students. Tutoring is available in over 300 subjects and connects students with live tutors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. TutorMe provides a virtual whiteboard, audio/video chat, screen-sharing, graphing calculators, and more.
Available to: All UAB students
Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering, Foreign Language, History, Humanities, Math, Science, & Social Science
Format: On-demand virtual sessions (no need to schedule)
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
VMASC Tutoring
Tutoring at the Vulcan Materials Academic Success Center (VMASC) is a FREE, peer-facilitated academic support service. VMASC tutors work with students to identify and mobilize resources that promote independent learning and academic success. All tutors are undergraduate students who have excelled in the course(s) in which they tutor, and have been trained to facilitate discussions on course content, study skills, and effective habits for academic achievement.
Available to: All UAB undergraduate students
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology, & Sociology
Format: Scheduled virtual or in-person
Hours: Monday-Friday, various hours from 8am-7pm
University Writing Center (UWC)
UWC helps students grow as writers. They can help any UAB student with any kind of writing project and at any stage of the writing process. In friendly one-on-one sessions, our experienced, trained tutors are happy to help with all writing needs. They most commonly help with revising, editing, outlining/drafting, improving citing skills, incorporating sources, understanding writing assignments, and brainstorming ideas.
Available to: All UAB students
Subjects: Any kind of writing project
Format: Asynchronous online submission or live in-person or virtual sessions
Hours: Monday-Saturday, various hours from 9am-8pm
Career Center
The Career Education and Readiness Team provides students with industry-specific assistance equipping them to pursue meaningful careers. Students can schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor or take advantage of their walk-in services.
Available to: All UAB students
Subjects: Resumes, interviews, career exploration, etc.
Format: Virtual scheduled sessions or virtual walk in sessions
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm