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Explore paid and free tutoring services available to Acadia University students, including help centres for Math, Chemistry, Biology, and more.
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Acadia University offers a mix of paid tutoring referrals and free help centres to support students academically across a wide range of subjects.
Paid Tutoring Services
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๐ฌ Students can request a faculty-recommended tutor for most courses
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๐ณ Rates start at $20/hour, and all costs are the responsibility of the student
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๐ง To request a tutor, email tutoring@acadiau.ca with:
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๐ You’ll be asked to sign a Tutoring Agreement Form before starting sessions
Free Help Centres & Tutorials Acadia also offers subject-specific help centres staffed by upper-year students and faculty. These are free and open to all students:
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๐ Math & Statistics Help Centre – Huggins Science Hall, Room 151
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๐งช Chemistry Help Centre – Elliott Hall 303, Mon–Wed, 6–9 PM
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๐งฌ Biology Help Centre – Biology Building, Room 230, Mon–Wed, 6–9 PM
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๐ Statistical Consulting Centre – Free support for data analysis and research projects
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๐ป Computer Science Support – CAR 209, weekdays 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
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๐ Writing Centre – Individual tutorials and workshops to improve writing skills
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๐ Language Support – Help with French, German, Spanish, and English as a second language
Tip: These centres are especially helpful for first-year students adjusting to university-level coursework.
๐ Helpful Definitions:
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Faculty-recommended tutor: A tutor approved by instructors for their expertise in a specific course
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Help centre: A drop-in space where students can get free academic support from peers or faculty
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Tutoring Agreement Form: A document outlining expectations and responsibilities for paid tutoring
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๐ Special Notes:
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Tutors must have strong academic records and a faculty recommendation
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Free help centres are typically open during the academic term and may vary by semester
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For questions or to become a tutor, email tutoring@acadiau.ca