Math Lab FAQ's

Our tutors can help you with math-related issues from any of your GGU courses. The tutors can also assist you with preparation for GGU math proficiency exams, and with the quantitative portions of tests such as the GRE or GMAT. We are not able to answer questions such as, "Is this what my instructor wants?" or "Will this answer be enough for me to get credit?" It is up to you to find out from the instructor what your specific responsibilities are. The better organized you are, the better we'll be able to help you.

No. All math tutoring is on a drop-in basis. We are located in the University Library, room 1331 at the San Francisco campus on 536 Mission Street. You may come in as many days as you wish.

Our tutoring resources are limited and many students need assistance; therefore the tutor will not spend more than ½ hour with you when others are waiting. If you'll remain in the room, the tutor will try to get back to you again. In any event, you should not expect to receive more than one hour total tutoring time on any given day when others are waiting.

The tutors have been instructed not to do your homework for you, nor can they be expected to provide a lecture that you have missed. Please come to the Math Lab fully prepared with questions about specific concepts, problems, or concerns.

Bring your own textbook and calculator. The Math Lab does not loan students either textbooks or calculators.

We wish we could solve every single math problem, but it's not possible! Tutors deal with over a dozen different classes, textbooks, and teachers; we do our best, but sometimes we get "stumped" too. If this happens, your best resource is always your instructor.