Online, Drop-In (STAR-NY)
STAR-NY Online Tutoring Service
Overview: This program provides free online tutoring for a variety of subject areas through a consortium of SUNY colleges and universities that have joined together to share resources and expertise to better meet student needs for online tutoring.
What: Online tutoring for the following content areas:
- Math: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calc I, and Intro to Statistics (upper division courses are not supported)
- Chemistry: Introductory Level General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry (fall/spring only)
- Biology: Introductory Level and Anatomy & Physiology (fall/spring only)
- Physics: Introductory Level (fall/spring only)
- Psychology: Introductory Level (fall/spring only)
- Economics: Introductory Level, Macro, and Micro (fall/spring only)
- Computer Science: Introductory Level (fall/spring only)
- Nursing: Introductory Level (fall/spring only)
- Nursing Math: Drug Measures; Med Labels/Syringe Calibrations; and Dosage, IV, and Pediatric Calculations (fall/spring only)
- Accounting: Any Course Below the 400 Level (fall/spring only)
- Writing*
When: Sunday - Thursday from 7pm - Midnight (last login is 11:30pm)
Summer 2025 Dates: Sunday, May 11th - Thursday, August 28th (math and writing only)
Where: STAR-NY website
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
Depending on the night and subject, your tutor may be from Stony Brook University, one of the other 20+ participating SUNY campuses, or from the professional tutoring service, NetTutor.
* Please be advised that Stony Brook students and alumni are encouraged to visit the campus Writing Center (Humanities 2009) which offers free personalized writing tutoring both online and in-person. Campus tutors are trained in writing instruction and work directly with faculty across the campus to better serve students at Stony Brook. For more information or to schedule appointments, please visit Writing Center website..