Chemistry Tutoring

The Department of Chemistry offers two different tutoring options:

Departmental Tutoring: Free, drop-in tutoring offered on scheduled evenings during the fall and spring semesters.
Private Tutoring: Individual tutoring arranged directly with a tutor and paid for by the student.

Please review the information below to determine which option is right for you.

Departmental Tutoring—Free for Students

The Department of Chemistry provides free, drop-in tutoring for students enrolled in general and organic chemistry courses.

When is tutoring available?

Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays
6:00–9:00 p.m.

Departmental tutoring is offered during the fall and spring semesters. Tutoring is not available:

During the first week of the semester
During final exam week
During Thanksgiving Break
During Spring Break
During summer sessions

Where is tutoring held?

Chemistry Building, Room CH 002R
The Sciences Library Classroom

Who are the departmental tutors?

Departmental tutors are undergraduate students who have successfully completed the chemistry courses they support and have been selected by the Department of Chemistry.

No appointment is necessary, and there is no cost to attend.

Apply to Become a Departmental Tutor

Departmental tutors are hired by the Department of Chemistry to provide free evening tutoring to undergraduate students. These are paid, part-time positions offered during the fall and spring semesters.

Applicants should have a strong academic record and must have successfully completed the chemistry courses they would like to tutor.

Apply to Become a Departmental Tutor

Private Tutoring—Paid by the Student

Students seeking individualized assistance may contact one of the private tutors listed below.

Private tutors include advanced undergraduate and graduate students who are available to tutor chemistry courses for a fee. Students are responsible for contacting tutors directly to discuss:

Courses and topics covered
Availability and meeting location
Individual or group tutoring
Hourly rates and payment arrangements

As a general guideline, we suggest rates of approximately:

$15 per hour for undergraduate tutors
$25 per hour for graduate student tutors

These rates are suggestions only. Tutors and students are responsible for negotiating and agreeing upon all rates, schedules, and tutoring arrangements. The Department of Chemistry does not employ, supervise, or set compensation for private tutors.

You may also ask your course instructor for a tutor recommendation.

Apply to Join the Private Tutor List

Advanced undergraduate and graduate students who would like to be listed as available for private chemistry tutoring may submit the application below.

Submitting an application does not create an employment relationship with Indiana University or the Department of Chemistry. Approved tutors make all arrangements directly with the students they tutor.

Apply to Join the Private Tutor List

Private Tutor Directory

Last updated: 09/17/2026

Name	Title	Courses	Email
Elise Armstrong	Undergraduate	C341, C342, H341, J341, J342	earmstr@iu.edu
Madeline Bell	Graduate	C100, C101, C102, C103, C117, C118, C121, C122, C127	mambell@iu.edu
Matthew Bloom	Undergraduate	C341, C342, C343, H341, H342, J341, J342, J343	bloommat@iu.edu
Peter Cappaert	Graduate	C430, C432, C437, N331, N337	pcappaer@iu.edu
Kiley Doll	Graduate	C101, C102, C103, C341, C342, C343, C344, C446, H341, H342, J341, J342, R340	kjdoll@iu.edu
Luigi Gutierrez Cruz	Graduate	C341, C342, H341, J341, J342, R340	luigguti@iu.edu
Aashi Jain	Undergraduate	C103, C117	aarajain@iu.edu
Brianna Jepsen-Trapp	Graduate	C117, C118, C121, C122, C127, C343, H127, J117	bjepsen@iu.edu
Maygan McGuire	Graduate	C343, C443, J343	mcguirmm@iu.edu
Abby McLay	Undergraduate	C341	abbmclay@iu.edu
Nhat Nguyen	Graduate	C341, C342, C343, C443, J341, J342, J343	nhatnguy@iu.edu
Scott Sprinkle	Undergraduate	J117, J341	sasprink@iu.edu
Sammie Waples	Graduate	C341, H341, J341	sjwaples@iu.edu
Claire Ward	Graduate	C100, C101, C102, C103, C117, C118, C127, C341, C342, C343, C360, C443, C453, C454, H341, H342, J117, J341, J342, J343, R340	cvward@iu.edu
Haley Williams	Graduate	C103, C117, C127, C341, C342, C343, C344, C446, C450, H341, H342, J341, J342, J343	halmwill@iu.edu

Tutoring availability varies by tutor.

Chemistry Courses

The course abbreviations used in the Private Tutor Directory are listed below.

Introductory and General Chemistry

C 100 – The World as Chemistry
C 101 – Elementary Chemistry I
C 102 – Elementary Chemistry II
C 103 – Introduction to Chemical Principles
C 117 – Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I
H 117 – Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I, Honors
J 117 – Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Science Majors
C 118 – Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry II
C 121 – Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I
C 122 – Elementary Chemistry Laboratory II
C 127 – Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory
H 127 – Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors

Analytical Chemistry

A 314 – Biological and Environmental Chemical Analysis
A 315 – Chemical Measurements Laboratory
A 316 – Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory
C 317 – Equilibria and Electrochemistry
C 318 – Spectrochemistry and Separations

Organic Chemistry

R 340 – Survey of Organic Chemistry
C 341 – Organic Chemistry I Lectures
H 341 – Organic Chemistry I Lectures, Honors
J 341 – Principles of Organic Chemistry I
C 342 – Organic Chemistry II Lectures
H 342 – Organic Chemistry II Lectures, Honors
J 342 – Principles of Organic Chemistry II
C 343 – Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
J 343 – Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Majors
C 344 – Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
C 443 – Organic Spectroscopy
C 446 – Organic Chemistry III
C 450 – Advanced Organic Chemistry

Inorganic and Materials Chemistry

C 321 – Advanced and Nanoscale Materials
N 331 – Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
N 337 – Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
C 416 – Surface Analysis and Surface Chemistry
C 427 – Advanced and Nanoscale Materials Laboratory
C 430 – Inorganic Chemistry
C 432 – Spectroscopic Methods in Inorganic Chemistry
C 433 – Chemical Crystallography
C 437 – Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

Physical and Nuclear Chemistry

C 360 – Introductory Physical Chemistry
C 361 – Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter
C 362 – Physical Chemistry of Molecules
P 360 – Physical Chemistry for Biochemists
P 364 – Basic Measurements in Physical Chemistry
C 460 – Nuclear Chemistry
P 464 – Advanced Measurements in Physical Chemistry

Biochemistry and Chemical Biology

C 383 – Human Biochemistry
B 480 – Chemistry of Drug Design Fundamentals
C 453 – Introduction to Chemical Biology I
C 454 – Introduction to Chemical Biology II
C 455 – Biological Regulation
C 458 – Fundamentals of Biochemical Catalysis
C 481 – Physical Biochemistry
C 483 – Biological Chemistry
C 484 – Biomolecules and Catabolism
C 485 – Biosynthetic Pathways and Control of Metabolism
B 486 – Gene Expression and Physiology
B 487 – Biochemistry Laboratory
B 488 – Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory

Chemical Informatics

C 372 – Chemical Informatics II: Molecular Modeling

Questions?

Contact the Chemistry Academic Office:

Email: chemound@iu.edu
Phone: (812) 855-2700
Office: Chemistry Building, Room C021