Peer Tutoring

Fall tutoring begins Tuesday, September 8!

Are you looking to strengthen your understanding of course content?

The ERC Peer Tutoring program gives BU students a supportive and personalized environment to address their unique curiosities and challenges with course content. In a tutoring session, you’ll have space to review and prepare for exams, get extra practice, and ask questions. Through our engaging and interactive tutoring sessions, you’ll also get insight into your habits and preferences to help you grow as a learner. Whether you’re struggling with course content, preparing for an upcoming exam, or are curious to learn more about a topic, our tutoring sessions are for you!

The ERC Peer Tutoring program primarily offers tutoring for 100-200 level courses in a variety of subjects, including biology, chemistry, economics, math, physics, and more. In most cases, humanities and upper level (300 and above) courses are not offered because of the type of material and the limited availability of tutors. Please see below for a comprehensive list of our courses offered in the Fall 2026 semester:

Our services are FREE to all BU students!

Tutoring Types

Single Appointment Recurring Appointment Drop-ins (Fall & Spring only)
Individual tutoring (1-on-1) Individual tutoring (1-on-1) Drop-in tutoring
In person or online In person or online In person, ERC 5th Floor
1 hour, one-time appointment 1 hour, every week, all semester Every Wednesday & Sunday, all semester
If you:

  • just want to try out tutoring
  • have a few specific questions
  • prefer working
    1-on-1
  • want flexible scheduling
 If you:

  • want consistent review
  • prefer working 1-on-1
  • can commit to a set schedule

*if you are interested in a recurring appointment, please schedule a single appointment first; afterward, you can ask your tutor if they are willing to meet on a weekly basis

 If you:

  • have a few quick questions
  • want to work independently with a tutor on hand for questions
  • Wednesdays & Sundays at the ERC
  • View our current drop-in schedule
*Appointments fill up quickly prior to exams, so plan ahead!
To schedule an appointment: Go to erctutor.bu.edu or click the “Schedule an Appointment Now” button below. Log in using your BU username and password. Under “Schedule a Tutoring Appointment,” select the course you’re looking for and the reason for your appointment. You’ll see all available appointments for that course, and you can hover over each tutor’s name to read their bio. Select the appointment you’d like and confirm!</section?

Schedule an Appointment Now

What to Expect

ERC Peer Tutors know the challenges of your course because they’ve been through it themselves.

Peer Tutors are undergraduate students just like you, and they understand the rigor and expectations of the courses you’re taking. They are here to guide, encourage, and support you in your learning process. Having excelled in the courses they’re tutoring, they can also offer insight into how to be successful in a particular subject.

Peer Tutors are not professors and do not prepare lesson plans, so please bring questions and practice problems with you. You will get the most out of your session by thinking through your goals for the session ahead of time, and then actively engaging during the tutoring session. Since tutoring is so individualized, your participation is the key to a productive tutoring session!

Please do not contact Peer Tutors with content questions outside of an appointment. If you would like additional support with a topic, schedule another appointment or stop by one of our drop-in sessions.

ERC Tutoring Policies & TracCloud FAQ

If you have other questions about our Tutoring Program or how to schedule an appointment, please email us at erctutor@bu.edu.

Tutor Trainings

The ERC facilitates our research-backed, skills-based tutor training session by request for tutors, CAs, and TAs in departments across campus! We discuss the characteristics of good tutoring, best practices for managing a tutoring session or office hours, and the science behind effective learning strategies. Faculty and staff are encouraged to email Kaylee Ellis, Assistant Director for Tutoring Services, at kaellis@bu.edu to schedule a training.