Viterbi Learning Program

Setting You Up For Academic Success

My tutor is very talented and understands how to convey concepts across to people who she is tutoring. She tries her best to help me and her dedication to getting a concept or point across is very admirable.

Junior

Civil Engineering

The best tutor I have ever had. Really wants to help me succeed, and understand the material. Helped me out in my class 100%, and made me excited for quizzes/tests, because I understood all the material!

Sophomore

Aerospace Engineering

My tutor was a very easy person to speak to. You can tell he very genuinely wanted to help me do better.

Freshman

Computer Science

He did a great job at explaining concepts and explaining the logic behind programming.

Freshman

Chemical Engineering

My tutor is REALLY smart. Knowledgeable in tons of different subjects.

Sophomore

Electrical Engineering

Overview

The mission of the Viterbi Learning Program is to enrich the Viterbi educational experience by supporting undergraduate students through peer mentoring, tutoring, academic skills workshops, and group study sessions, helping students learn better study habits and thrive in their classes.

Make a Tutoring AppointmentLearn how to make an online tutoring appointment. We also have Frequently Asked Questions here. You can meet with at tutor for up to 2 hours a week in no more than 1-hour blocks.

Meet the TutorsSee who the tutors are! We also have the classes listed here with its respective tutor so you know who to make the appointment with.

Programs & WorkshopsAre you interested in meeting either weekly or bi-weekly with a VLP tutor? Sign up for VL pairs! Also, check out our workshops here for learning strategies that work.

Course ProducersYour classes also have course producers! These are students who are available to support you in your current classes. Click here to find out who your course producers are and when they have office hours.

Writing ConsultationsWe also have a writing consultant for any of your writing needs, not just engineering.

Additional Academic ResourcesCheck out other free academic resources USC has to offer.

Hiring OpportunitiesWe are always looking for new tutors. We will train and certify you so that you're ready to be a VLP tutor. Click here for more information.

Information for FacultyYou might be concerned that your students will not learn what they need for class. Our tutors are meant to strengthen the skills and knowledge from concepts learned in class. Click here for more information about our tutors as well as information about requesting classroom presentations about our services.

Contact UsFor more information, email us at viterbilearningprogram@usc.edu.

Tutoring Update During COVID-19:
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the USC Viterbi Learning Program (previously known as VARC) has suspended in-person contact and will be conducting all business remotely until further notice.

Please note that tutoring for the fall 2020 semester will end on Friday, November 13th. We look forward to offering tutoring in the spring 2021 semester!

Additional resources to the students: