OLA tutoring by appointment is open! We look forward to working with you.

Schedule math, science, and writing appointments via STAR Balance:

Monday-Thursday, 3:00 – 8:00 PM.

Providing free one-on-one tutoring in Math, Science, and Writing for

University of Hawaiʻi undergraduate College students

“She was very kind and adjusted the pace to suit me. Her teaching style was also very clear and thorough, which was excellent.”

“They helped me with exactly what I needed, not just to solve the problem but to understand it and understand how the answers were achieved.”

“[My tutor] explained everything very carefully in detail, and even gave extra examples to help me. He really took the time to make sure I understood the concept, and helped correct my work along the way.”

We tutor University of Hawaiʻi undergraduates!

Live 1-on-1 tutoring via STAR Balance

Students can schedule online appointments for math, science, or writing to work one-on-one with a tutor. You may also provide supporting documents you wish to work on during your tutoring session. Please visit STAR Balance (Tutoring, Tech & Learning Centers) for current appointment availability.

We look forward to working with you!

Subjects We Tutor

MATH & SCIENCE

OLA Math and Science tutors are University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). We provide tutoring support to currently enrolled students in:

Mathematics (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus)
Biology (BIOL 171, 275 and related labs)
Chemistry (CHEM 131, 161, 162, 272, 273 and related labs)
Physics (PHYS 151, 152, 170, 272 and related labs)

Some tutors provide tutoring for other subjects and course levels. For example:

OLA engineering tutors can tutor Calculus IV, Physics III, and other Engineering courses (ECE 160, 211, 213).
OLA biochemistry tutors can tutor Organic Chemistry II, Cell and Molecular Biology, and more.

WRITING

OLA Writing tutors are University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students majoring in English and Education majors, and support primarily underclassmen (Freshmen and Sophomores) in writing functions such as:

General Writing Mechanics: Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and clarity.
Organization & Structure: Outlining, structuring, and flow.
Citations: MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.
Evidence: Finding and integrating sources.

We help with a multitude of types of academic writing, such as research papers, rhetorical analyses, narrative essays, creative writing, personal statements, and more.

Hours of Operation

Monday 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Wednesday 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Thursday 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Closed: Weekends and State & Federal Holidays

Our office and tutoring are closed during state and federal holidays. Tutoring hours may vary depending on the availability of our tutors. Please refer to the UH calendar for holidays, when OLA is closed.

Completely Free!

The Online Learning Academy (OLA) is a program at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa that provides free math, science, and writing tutoring to UH undergraduate students. Students can schedule up to two free appointments per week on STAR Balance.

OLA tutors are current undergraduate students who have excelled in their respective courses. While tutors are proficient in their course material, they are not replacements for instructors. Please double check any information with your instructor and course material.

What is OLA?

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Our Mission:

The Online Learning Academy (OLA) provides free online content-specific tutoring to increase academic success for college- and career- bound students. OLA provides one-on-one peer tutoring in math, science (biology, chemistry, physics), and writing (essay drafting, brainstorming, organizing, creative writing, resume, and personal statement writing).