The Tutoring and Academic Support Center supports students from all majors enrolled in lower division mathematics courses and in some upper division courses. For a list of when we offer tutoring for each course, view our Math Tutoring Schedule.
Our tutors are SF State students with a variety of majors, skills, languages, experiences, and interests. To meet our student employees, view our Math/Business/Science Tutor Bios.
Info for Students
Tutoring is free for all SF State students and is available for many subjects. Read our Agreements for Tutoring Success to learn about what you can expect in your session.
Schedule an Appointment
To make an appointment for free math tutoring, log in to Navigator. You will be prompted to sign in with your SF State ID number and password. If you need help, refer to our guide for scheduling a tutoring appointment. If you don't see your course listed in Navigator, we can still support you! Visit us in Library 220, call us at (415) 405-5516, or email us at tutoring@sfsu.edu.
Appointments are scheduled on an individual basis unless a group appointment is requested. Limited drop-in is available on a first come, first served basis in Library 220 and our virtual reception room (Mo-Th 9am-5pm, Fr 10am-2pm).
All appointments are offered in person (Library 220) or online (link to be emailed) unless otherwise noted.
Apply to Become a Tutor
We’re hiring tutors to begin next semester. Upper division and graduate math students are encouraged to apply!
Our tutors are passionate about teaching and learning and are knowledgeable in their fields. Throughout the semester, tutors provide tutorial support services for SF State students in one-on-one appointments and drop-in sessions and attend paid weekly education meetings facilitated by TASC faculty.
The following documents are required as part of the application packet:
- Current resume with relevant work experience and completed coursework
- Cover letter that details why you're interested in becoming a tutor at TASC
- Unofficial transcripts to verify enrollment at San Francisco State University
- List of courses and/or topics that you would feel comfortable tutoring
- Faculty referral is preferred from instructors who can attest to skills/abilities
We conduct interviews through finals week. Apply through our Handshake page using the link above. DACA recipients, international students, and work study eligible students are welcome to apply.
Info for Instructors
TASC works with faculty and staff to support student learning. We work collaboratively with our campus community to meet the needs of SF State students.
Request a Class Visit
TASC loves to get the word out about how we support SF State students. We'd be happy to arrange a visit to your class to talk about our services and how students can utilize them. To request a visit, please complete the form linked above.
Book our Classroom
You can reserve Library 244 to teach your class. It is equipped with whiteboard walls and projectors and can accommodate a class of 50 students. About 5-10 minutes before your class ends, you can walk your students to our main center in Library 220 to get a tour of our space and learn about our services, or we can come in and talk to students there.To book our classroom, please fill out the form linked above. If you're unable to book the room, email Gordon Bengle at gbengle@sfsu.edu.
Refer a Student to Become a Tutor
We hire tutors every semester for the following semester. If you know a student who has applied and who you think would make a great tutor, please recommend them by filling out the form linked above.
Submit a Progress Report
We use Progress Report (PR) campaigns so that instructors can connect students with advising and tutoring resources. If you're teaching quantitative reasoning (B4), you can submit a PR for your students who might be having difficulty with the material. We’ll email and call to tell them about our services and to help them schedule an appointment. To learn more about how to submit an EAPR, please click the link above.
Refer a Student to Get Tutoring
To refer a student to get tutoring at TASC, please complete the form linked above. Our math faculty director will email the student with information about our services.