Get help with a class
Get online and in-person help with specific courses. Access individualized class support (commonly known as tutoring), study sessions, and peer-led support across 150+ courses through flexible in-person and online options designed to strengthen understanding, improve performance, and build effective study strategies.
Specialized academic support services
UT has a comprehensive roster of services to help you succeed in specific classes. Here’s our guide to figuring out which one is right for you.
Online and anytime help: Vols Study 24/7
Free online course support in 150+ subjects, available anytime through Canvas with live help, study tools, and flexible support.
Study sessions
One-on-one and small-group study support for 180+ courses, with peer-led help from a Peer Learning Assistant, a trained undergraduate student, for class content, exam prep, and study strategies.
The Math Place
The Math Place offers free help for students taking 100-level and 200-level math courses and for those with math-related questions.
The Math Place is located in Hodges Library North Commons.
Public Speaking Center
The Public Speaking Center provides free supplemental instruction in public speaking courses and assists with public speaking projects in all disciplines, specifically with research, delivery, and self-recording for classes.
Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center
The Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center provides free writing assistance for undergraduate and graduate students in any course and any subject. Meet with a consultant for brainstorming, help with writing styles, research guidance, and first-year composition support.
Ask Us Now: Research assistance at UT Libraries
UT Libraries helps find primary and secondary sources, navigate databases, evaluate resources, and support research projects.
Student Success Express
Through extended weekday hours, Student Success Express provides greater flexibility for students to engage with academic advising, career development, One Stop, and other key support services throughout the semester.
Vol Study Center
The Vol Study Center offers free learning assistance resources for undergraduates, including free peer-led study sessions, printing, and snacks.
There are five Vol Study Center locations:
- Strong Hall, Room 102, Monday–Friday 8am–12pm, 1pm–5pm
- Hodges Library North Commons, Room 220k, closed for summer break
- Frieson Black Cultural Center, Room 208, closed for summer break
- Pendergrass Library, closed for summer break
- Online via scheduled appointments
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions students ask most about course-specific instruction, study sessions, and academic support at UT.
What’s the difference between academic coaching, study sessions, and Supplemental Instruction?
Academic coaching helps students improve how they learn, not just what they learn. Coaches support skills like note-taking, studying, organization, time management, and retaining information across all courses.
Study sessions are one-on-one or group meetings to review class material regularly or for an upcoming exam. Study sessions are hosted by Peer Learning Assistants, who are undergraduate students who have already successfully completed the course they host study sessions for.
Supplemental Instruction is after-class review sessions paired with an ongoing course.
Is everything on this page free?
Yes, campus resources are free for students!
Do I need an appointment?
While not always required, we recommend making an appointment. Appointments help support staff reserve time to help you during busy seasons, like midterms and final exams. Some campus support services offer drop-in appointments, meaning you can walk in without making an appointment. It varies, so check on the service’s website or contact the service if you have questions!
Can graduate students use these services?
Graduate students can use many of these services, like the libraries’ assistance program, the Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center, and the Public Speaking Center. Other services, like the Math Place and Vols Study 24/7, are designed to help students taking introductory courses and do not support advanced curricula.
What’s Vols Study 24/7, and how does it work?
Vols Study 24/7 is free, live, one-on-one academic learning support available 24/7, including nights, weekends and academic breaks. Through Canvas, access Vols Study 24/7 to chat with learning support specialists, ask questions asynchronously, and use study tools within the site.
What are the hours of service for Vols Study 24/7?
Vols Study 24/7 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, even when the UT campus is closed!
How often can I use Vols Study 24/7?
You can use the video calling service for five hours per semester.
Can I go back and review previous Vols Study 24/7 sessions?
Yes! You can rewatch the recordings of your Vols Study 24/7 sessions anytime.
Is Vols Study 24/7 replacing any current on-campus learning support centers?
Absolutely not! Vols Study 24/7 provides you support outside of normal operating hours, meaning it’s there during quiet hours. The Academic Success Center and campus academic-support services still provide study help for UT courses as well as contact with an academic coach and peer-led assistance.
What are the qualifications of the Vols Study 24/7 Learning Support Specialists?
Over 96% of Learning Support Specialists have obtained at least a master’s degree in the subject in which they support.
I’m unsure about my major, who can help me figure it out?
Work with an Academic & Career Exploration Advisor to clarify goals, explore majors, plan coursework, and build a pathway toward academic progress and degree completion. We provide support for exploratory, transition, readmitted, and reinstated students through personalized academic and career exploration.
Not sure where to start?
Explore your options or make an appointment with the Academic Success Center, and we’ll help you find the support you need to succeed.