Math Center Services
We’re here to contribute to your academic success in your math courses by providing you with additional instructional resources to help you overcome challenges, become more confident, master difficult concepts and achieve your academic goals. Since availability and resources can change, please call ahead or drop-in.
Additional Hours and Locations
- STEM Building, 1st floor Study Lounge
Mon. - Thurs., 3 - 8 p.m.
Fall and Spring semesters only - Delta D237
Tue., 8. a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thurs., 12 - 3 p.m.
Fall and Spring semesters only
Are you first in your family to attend college? If so, congratulations! You’re considered a first generation student.
The Math Center wants to help you be the first in your family to receive a college degree. Drop by the Math Center or email lloyd@uhcl.edu or cox@uhcl.edu if you would like to sign up for
- Mentoring
Monthly appointments with Math Center staff to help you navigate your degree plan and provide any advice you may need. - Textbook Support
With the UHCL Library, students enrolled in any first or second year Math or Physics course can have access to current textbooks for your course on both two hour reserve and one week checkout. - First Generation Fridays
The first Friday of every month will feature coffee and snacks for all First Generation students in our large Study room. You can socialize, work together, or just hang out! Math Center staff is available for any questions or guidance you may need. - Referral Services
Is there another office on campus you might need support from, but don’t know who to ask? We can help you connect and introduce you to many different departments around campus.
Need to study and ask a few questions? Drop-In Tutoring is available for you when we’re open. Bring your study materials and student ID, and we’ll take care of the rest. While you study, tutors will check on you, and help you with any difficulties you may have.
Tutor availability depends on the course and the semester. All tutors can assist with some courses, while other courses have more limited tutor availability. Please call ahead to the Math Center to check on tutor availability for your course:
| All Tutors | Some Tutors |
|---|---|
| College Algebra | College Physics I/II |
| Pre-Calculus | University Physics I/II |
| Math for Business and Social Sciences | TeXeS Exam Prep |
| Math for Liberal Arts | Statistics / Probability |
| Calculus I/II | Math Software Applications |
| Calculus for Business and Social Sciences |
If you want individualized help, either call the Math Center, or inquire at the front desk. The courses available for one-on-one tutoring are the same as drop-ins and depend on tutor schedules and Center usage.
Appointments may be booked on a recurring basis from once a month to twice a week. Two no shows result in ineligibility to book one-on-one appointments for the semester.
SI courses: Pre-Calculus and Calculus I
SI Facilitator: Evan Howington
Session times: Call the Math Center, or ask your instructor.
An SI leader attends the course, and holds office hours and review sessions weekly in the Math Center. Sessions are a mix of review material, engaging activities and challenges designed to increase your understanding of the course material. You don’t need to sign up in advance, just show up and be ready to learn!
On request, the Math Center can work with you via online chat appointments. To book an appointment or to receive more information, please call the Math Center.
Did you forget something you need? Want to try a different type of calculator? The Math Center has plenty of resources available for student use.
Ask at the front desk and show your student ID. You can check out any of the items below for use in the Math Center:
- Calculators (TI-84, TI-89, and TI-Nspire)
- Course textbooks
- Desktop computers
- Whiteboards and markers