Tutoring Services
We offer peer-to-peer academic support to students enrolled in a variety of courses. Both drop-in tutoring and one-on-one appointments are available.
Tutoring Programs
UTSA offers a variety of tutoring programs to meet students’ needs:
Roadrunner Peer Tutoring
One-on-one tutoring is available through appointment or drop-ins. Tutoring is available for particular courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Math, Statistics and Computer Science. Learn more about our location and how to make an appointment.
STARS
Roadrunners enrolled in Basic Chemistry, General Chemistry I & II and Organic Chemistry I & II, MAT 1053 and 1073, ACC 2013 and ACC 2033 can attend Synergistic Targeted Academic Review Sessions (STARS), peer-led, interactive, and group focused sessions which cover traditionally difficult topics. Find out more about STARS session times and locations.
Brainfuse
Brainfuse is a free online tutoring service accessed through Canvas with live academic support. Click here to learn more about how to access Brainfuse and which courses are supported.
Roadrunner Peer Tutoring
Our Location
Tomás Rivera Center for Academic Excellence
MS 2.02.18 (Sombrilla Plaza, behind the Rowdy statue)
UTSA Main Campus
(210) 458-6783
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Want to Schedule an Appointment After Hours?
Please complete our appointment request form and our team will get back to you via email.
Brainfuse
Supported Courses
Review the list below of Brainfuse-supported courses for Spring 2025, download a PDF of all supported courses, or find all courses supported by academic support programs in the grid on the Academic Support Programs page.
Course-Based Tutoring
- ACC 2003, 2013, 2033, 3023, 3033
- BIO 1203, 1223
- CE 1301
- CHE 1004, 1073, 1103, 1113, 2603, 3643
- CHN 1024
- CS 1063, 1083, 2233
- ECO 2013, 2023
- EE 2423
- EGR 2213, 2513
- FIN 3013, 3023
- FRN 1024, 2023
- HIS 1043, 1053
- IS 2053, 2063, 3073
- MAT 1023, 1043, 1053, 1073, 1093, 1133, 1193, 1213, 1214, 1223, 1224, 2233
- ME 3293, 4293
- MS 1023, 3043, 3053
- PHY 1603, 1623, 1943, 1963
- POL 1013, 1133
- PSY 1013, 2073
- SPN 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023, 3003, 3043
- STA 1053
- WRC 1013, 1023
Language Lab
- Chinese - CHN 1024
- French - FRN 1014, 2013
- Spanish - SPN 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023, 3003, 3043
Instructions to Access Brainfuse
- Log in to your supported course on Canvas.
- Locate the "Brainfuse Online Tutoring" link in the lefthand sidebar.
- Click to get started!
FAQ
- Do I have to pay?
- No, you do not have to pay anything extra to access Brainfuse. Brainfuse is provided as a service of UTSA. Please log in to Brainfuse through Canvas, not the Brainfuse website.
- How many hours do I get?
- Each student gets 6 hours per week across all subjects. Be sure to plan ahead and study across the semester!
- What are Academic Tools?
- Academic Tools are offered through your Brainfuse homepage and include tools to help you study smarter, including flash cards. Using these does not count against your six hours per week with the exception of the Language Lab.
Become a Tutor
Get paid to have fun, work a flexible schedule, make new friends and gain leadership experience by becoming a tutor. Visit our student employment page to learn more and apply!
What students are saying
Rosie Brown
“Working through problems with the tutors has been amazing and extremely helpful. The tips and tricks given to me by the chemistry tutors helped me go from a 54 on test 1 to an 84 on test 2! It makes me so much more relaxed knowing if I get stuck, there are people to help!”
Nnanna Anyanwu
“Coming to the tutoring has really helped me a lot. I've learned how to take better notes which has helped me improve my grades.”
Quennea Ferguson
“The tutor was really helpful in studying for an upcoming math test. Even when I didn't understand or made small mistakes there was no judgment.”
Terriq Jones
“The tutoring center has helped me grasp the concepts of my harder classes.”
Pear Deck Tutor Quotes
"Pear Deck Tutor was instrumental in helping me pass my classes. Having a tutor available after hours was also great to have whenever I had questions. TutorMe is a fantastic incentive to students who want to study at UTSA as it shows the university is setting up its students for success."
"It is an awesome service and I appreciate the open availability. It can be challenging to join study groups or to attend office hours; this is extremely convenient and an excellent resource I need to try to incorporate more often."
"The tutors were always very friendly and willing to work with whatever problem being presented. The website was very easy to navigate and connected within a reasonable time. Tutors are willing to answer multiple questions throughout the session as well as find different was to communicate virtually. They allow you to work the problem out on your own without just giving the answers."
"I was extremely nervous to use the program, but found the instructor to be helpful, understanding, and non-judgmental. In addition to being a student, I work full time, so it can be a challenge to make the time to utilize services like this more often. I used it for a foreign language course the one time I did a tutoring session, and definitely felt more confident after I did the session."
