Math Assistance Center

Math Assistance Center (MAC)

Status: Opens for drop-in tutoring and appointments on Monday, August 31st.
Location: 215 O'Hara Student Center (2nd floor, across from ballroom)
Contact: Dr. Daniel Hockensmith (hockens2@pitt.edu)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employment: Job Application (click here if you are interested in working at the MAC)

Drop-in Tutoring

Drop-in tutoring is staffed by graduate and undergraduate TAs. Graduate TAs can assist with most, but not always all, courses through Math 413. Please consult the individual course scheduels below to find times at which a drop-in tutor will be available to assist you with your specific course.

Fall 2026 Drop-In Schedule

Course Schedules (Fall 2026)

Course Name Schedule
Algebra (Math 10, 25, 31) Link
Prep for Scientific Calc (Math 200) Link
Business Calculus (Math 120) - See the 220 schedule as well Link
Calculus I (Math 220) Link
Calculus II (Math 230) Link
Calculus III (Math 240) Link
Linear Algebra (Math 280) - See the 1180 schedule as well. Link
Differential Equations (Math 290) - See the 1270 schedule as well. Link
Finite Mathematics (Math 400) Link
Intro to Theoretical Math (Math 413) Link
Theory of 1 Variable Calc (Math 420) Link
Abstract Algebraic Systems (Math 430) Link
Applied Discrete Math (Math 480) Link
Optimization (Math 1101) Link
Linear Algebra (Math 1180) Link
Ordinary Differential Eq (Math 1270) Link

Tutoring by Appointment

Book 30-minute peer tutoring sessions via the Navigate Student App.

How to Book:

  1. Download Navigate Student or access it via my.pitt.edu.
  2. Log in with your Pitt credentials (2FA required).
  3. Navigate to the Appointments tab.
  4. Select Tutoring as the appointment type.
  5. Select Math Assistance Center as the location.
  6. Choose your specific math course and pick an available 30-minute time slot.
Need help or a specific tutor?
If you experience scheduling issues, missing tutors, or need a specific tutor not listed in the app, please email Dr. Hockensmith.