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 etassi8@lsu.edu for assistance.
Fall 2026 Tutor Offerings Coming Soon!
The Shell Tutorial Center will open for Fall 2026 tutoring on Monday, August 31.
Note: Use your LSU Credentials to schedule your tutoring session in TutorTrac.
Appointment-Based Tutoring (In-Person or Online):
Additional Tutoring Options
Online tutoring is available through NetTutor. 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 etassi8@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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