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Tutoring Center

Lowry Tutoring Center

We offer free tutoring in a variety of University studies courses to any current Murray State student. For the Spring 2026 semester, most sessions will be in person as well as through Penji. You can use Penji to find and book an online session with a tutor during hours where our in-person center isnt' open (Fridays, nights, and weekends). You can find a section of information on Penji below, including how to sign up and step-by-step instructions on how to book a session. At the bottom of the page, you will find links with additional videos and information.

An MSU Single Sign On has been set up for the app. This means that you should be able to sign on with your Murray State email and password, and then create your account and use the SSO button for future log-ins. 

**While much of the schedule for Lowry is finalized, there may be changes at any point to tutoring provided by Lowry or any other department. Make sure to check for changes to the schedule regularly.

Setting Up Penji

The instructions to set up Penji are simple. Penji is usable through both a smart phone application or online browser of your choice.

  1. Download the Penji app from the Apple or Google Play store. You can also access the app on the web at Penji App.
  2. Log on with your Murray State University Single Sign On (SSO) which should be your Murray State email address and password.
  3. Once you’re logged in, finish setting up your account, including adding your courses.
  1. Once you’re logged in, choose the “Learn” screen.
  2. Click “Schedule an appointment” and choose your course.
  3. Pick your time from the list of those available. Sessions run in either 15 or 30 minute increments.
  4. Choose a tutor. For some subjects and times, there will be multiple options.
  5. Select that you would like a Zoom location (currently the only option for our center).
  6. Fill in your Topic – give whatever information that you have so that your tutor can prepare the best way to help you. Let you tutor know if you just need homework help on a certain section, if you have slides you’d like to review, or even if you have a study guide you can share with them.
  7. Review all the information and make sure it’s correct. Then click “Continue”.
  8. You should now be able to see the appointment you made and its details on your Activity Feed.
  9. The tutor you selected will receive a notification of the appointment and will then confirm their availability.
  10. Once the tutor accepts the invite, you will receive a notification. The app will update with the Zoom meeting link you will use to access your appointment. You will also receive an email with the Zoom link.

Once your appointment is over, you will be prompted in the app to provide feedback on your session. Please let us know your thoughts so we can either make adjustments to our sessions or to call out a tutor who is doing a great job!

access a step-by-step PDF

Penji Student Introduction videos and information

Penji Student Appointments Introduction videos and information

Log in to the Penji app to check for available days and times. All Zoom sessions are by appointment only. To ensure a tutor can meet with you at your requested time, please schedule the meeting the day before you're requested session (not including hours between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m.).

Lowry Center Tutoring Available Courses

Tutoring for Spring begins Tuesday, January 20th, and ends Friday, May 1st. All in-person tutoring sessions are on a drop-in basis. Sessions will be held on the first floor of the Lowry Center in room 1C. Days, times, and courses covered are listed below. Please keep in mind that many of our great peer tutors cover multiple subjects at each session which may necessitate a short wait.

Monday: 1:30–4 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:30–11 a.m. & 2–4 p.m.

Wednesday: 1:30–4 p.m.

Thursday: 2–4 p.m.

Tuesday: 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Monday: 9:30–11 a.m.

Wednesday: 9:30–11 a.m.

Monday: 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Wednesday: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Monday: 1:30–4 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:30–11 a.m. & 2–4 p.m.

Wednesday: 1:30–4 p.m.

Thursday: 2–4 p.m.

Monday: Noon–2 p.m.

Tuesday: 12:30–2 p.m.

Wednesday: Noon–2 p.m.

Thursday: 12:30–2 p.m.

Monday: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Tuesday: 12:30–2 p.m.

Wednesday: 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Thursday: 12:30–2 p.m.

Tuesday: 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Monday: 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Wednesday: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Monday: 1:30–4 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:30–11 a.m. & 2–4 p.m.

Wednesday: 1:30–4 p.m.

Thursday: 2–4 p.m.

Monday: 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Wednesday: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Monday: 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Wednesday: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Monday: 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Tuesday: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Thursday: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Monday: 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Wednesday: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Monday: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Tuesday: 12:30–2 p.m.

Wednesday: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Thursday: 12:30–2 p.m.

Monday: Noon–2 p.m.

Tuesday: 12:30–2 p.m.

Wednesday: Noon–2 p.m.

Thursday: 12:30–2 p.m.

Monday: 9:30–11 a.m.

Tuesday: 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Monday: 10 a.m.–Noon

Thursday: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Monday: 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Tuesday: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Thursday: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Additional Tutoring Options Offered by Individual Academic Departments.

Below will have all tutoring options available at this time within certain academic departments. Contact information for the academic department services will also be included below.

 

Ross Math lab is located in FH 109.

Spring 2026 Ross Center hours:


Monday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

By course:


STA 135, 135C

Monday: 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.


STA 253, 465

Monday: 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30–11 a.m. & 12:30–3:30 p.m.


STA 441

Monday: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30–11 a.m. & 12:30–3:30 p.m.


MAT 117, 140, 140C, 145, 150, 220, 230, 250, 308

Monday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.


MAT 309

Monday: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30–11 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.


MAT 312

Monday: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:30–10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.


MAT 335

Monday: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30–11 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.


MAT 338

Monday: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:30–11 a.m. & 12:30–3:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. & 2:30–3:30 p.m.


MAT 417

Tuesday: 9:30–11:30 a.m. & 12:30–2 p.m.

Wednesday: 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30–11:30 a.m. & 12:30–2 p.m.


MAT 442

Monday: 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30–11 a.m. & 12:30–3:30 p.m.


MAT 451

Tuesday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Thursday: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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FREE CSIS TUTORING

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
12:30–1:30 p.m.

No appointment necessary

Location: BB 454 (South Business Building 4th floor)

For questions, contact Matthew Tennyson (mtennyson@murraystate.edu)

Spring 2026

There will be free tutoring for BIO 101 & 115 every Monday from 6–8 p.m. in Clark Hall.

Free tutoring with at least one former anatomy TA or student every Wednesday from 4:30–5:30 p.m. outside of the Microbiology labs in the Biology building. Also covers other BIO courses.

Located on the Main Floor of Waterfield Library in the South Reference Room.

For more information please contact msu.comcenter@murraystate.edu or call 270.809.3458.

Located on the Main Floor of Waterfield Library.

Racer Writing Center Website

Grammar Hotline: 270.809.4767

Main Contact Number: 270.809.2267

If you have a Calloway County Public Library (CCPL) Card, you can access Tutor.com for free through the CCPL website.

1. Go to the Calloway County Public Library website
2. Scroll down to E-Resources
3. Hover over it and click Tutor.com when the menu appears
4. Enter your library card number
5. Access will be granted to Tutor.com

If you have any questions or concerns, or if you are interested in becoming a tutor, contact Sarah Williams at swilliams85@murraystate.edu.

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