Tutoring
As a UW Bothell student, you have free access to peer-based tutoring in the Learning Commons, designed to support your growth as a learner at any stage. Whether you’re tackling a tricky math problem, developing a paper, or figuring out how to stay organized, you’re not alone. Work with trained student staff who meet you where you are, whether you are just starting out or refining advanced skills. Drop in, schedule a session, or stop by to ask a question and learn something new!
Our tutoring model involves asking a lot of questions, working through examples, and modeling the problem-solving process so you can better understand the concepts in your coursework. We do not check or edit work. Instead, we focus on helping you learn the material and develop the skills to become an independent problem-solver.
Quantitative reasoning & writing support
This support is offered through a collaborative model that brings together the Quantitative Skills Center (QSC) for quantitative reasoning and the Writing & Communications Center (WaCC) for reading and writing support.
Quantitative support
The QSC promotes quantitative reasoning at UW Bothell through peer tutoring and faculty development. We also provide support for commonly used software, virtual environments, test preparation, and math and test anxiety.
We tutor most of the first-level and upper-division courses in:
- Math
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Business
- Economics
- Statistics
Next steps:
- View the full QSC tutoring schedule by course to see when coverage is provided for your class.
- Drop in during your course coverage window, either virtually through our Zoom room or in person at the Learning Commons.
Writing support
The Writing & Communication Center (WaCC) is a dedicated team of writing tutors here to guide you through written projects and oral presentations of all kinds. We support UW Bothell’s campus-wide culture of writing and communication by working with students of all abilities, at any stage of the reading, writing, or presentation process. Our goal is to help you to be a stronger, more effective, and more confident writer and communicator.
We provide feedback on:
- Papers, assignments, and essays
- Personal statements
- Presentations
- Scholarship statements
- Reading scholarly works
- Cover letters
- Prewriting and brainstorming
- Creative writing
- Grammar, syntax, and punctuation
- And more!
Next steps:
- Schedule an appointment or drop in either virtually through our Zoom room or in person in the Learning Commons.
- Use our Email Feedback Service. We will get you written feedback inside of 72 hours.
Not a current UW Bothell student? Not a problem!
The Learning Commons supports UW Bothell students, applicants, and alumni. UW Bothell Students can make appointments through EAB Navigate. Those applying to UW Bothell and alumni don’t have access to Navigate but can request an appointment by filling out this short form.
*Note: Unfortunately, we cannot support non-Bothell students including other UW campuses.