Economics Learning Center (ELC)

Welcome to the ELC!

The ELC provides free peer-to-peer economics tutoring for any student enrolled at OSU.

The ELC is open for the 2024 - 2025 academic year!

We currently have 8 tutors ready to help you understand economics concepts and to assist you in learning how to approach and solve economics problems correctly. Why not start now to be on top of your preparations for mid-terms and finals?

As of September 12th, 2024, ELC hours for autumn semester are:

M, W, F 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

T, Th 9 :30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

No peer tutoring will be available during school holidays and breaks. Our tutors need a vacation, too 😊.

Location

  • In-person tutoring is located at 385 Arps Hall. There is a sign in the hallway with "ELC" printed in bold, red letters.
  • When offered, online tutoring is held via Zoom.

Schedule an Appointment

  • No appointment is necessary for in-person tutoring. Just arrive during our open hours!
  • Appointments for online tutoring will take precedence but are not required. Feel free to stop in, and we will help you as soon as we are available.
    • Online tutoring is not offered at this time. Please check back here for updates.

Services Provided & Expectations

We can assist with ECON 2001, 2002, 4001, and 4002 by:

  • Answering questions and reviewing concepts that may have been confusing in class.
  • Letting you practice your work and providing you with strategies to help you work independently.
  • We will try to assist with other ECON courses, but each tutor's abilities will vary.

We cannot:

  • Do your work for you or serve as a substitute for your lecture/recitation.
  • Guarantee one-on-one tutoring for your entire visit; tutors will assist all students as they can.
  • Guarantee same-day assistance, such as an exam day or the day an assignment is due; come in before that time for maximum attention.

How to make the best of your time:

  • Be prepared by having questions and topics in mind before arriving.
  • Have your course materials, including the class text and any notes.
  • Review your work beforehand to know where you need the most help.