AATC Physics

Specialist services will resume Monday, March 31st (first day of Spring Quarter). Drop-in Tutoring will resume Sunday, April 6th. 

Physics 7 and 9

AATC Tutors and Specialists provide support for students enrolled in both the PHY7 and PHY9 series during fall, winter, spring, and summer sessions. 

You have options.

Individual appointments are scheduled on OASIS Scheduler and meet on Zoom.
Drop-in tutoring is held in-person and no appointment is necessary. You will be seated at tables with other students in your class with tutors rotating around the space to answer questions. Drop-in tutoring takes place in the lower level of Shields Library beginning October 6 for fall 2024.
Workshops, Classes and Content Reviews meet weekly to go over the content from lecture and give an opportunity to practice and ask questions. Content Reviews are led by experienced undergraduate students and workshops and classes are led by professional staff Specialists.

PHY Drop In

Spring drop-in tutoring for Physics begins Monday, April 7th.

Spring 2025 Drop-in Schedule

In-person Drop-in, Lower Level Shields Library

CourseMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday
PHY 712 PM - 5 PM12 PM - 5 PM12 PM - 5 PM12 PM - 5 PM
PHY 912 PM - 5 PM12 PM - 5 PM12 PM - 5 PM12 PM - 5 PM

 

There is also an undergraduate Physics Club on campus; some quarters they offer free tutoring. For more information, you can check out the Department of Physics.

The Student Services Librarians have assembled course guides for many undergraduate courses at UC Davis which include supplemental resources for students.

Spring 2025 | PHY Pre and Co Classes and Workshops

Students can register for co-classes using Schedule Builder by searching for the CRN listed or complete the registration form to be added to Canvas without enrolling.

TitleRegistration InformationDays/TimesLocationLed By
PHY 7A WorkshopNo need to register. Attend any time.TR 11 - 11:50 AMDutton 3218Casey
PHY 7B WorkshopNo need to register. Attend any time.MF 2:10 - 3 PMDutton 3218Casey
PHY 7C WorkshopNo need to register. Attend any time.MF 3:10 - 4 PMDutton 3218Casey
Preparing for Physics 9Register for Pre9A (Pre-Physics) on Schedule Builder CRN: 55344
(3 workload units, graded P/NP)		TR 9 - 10:20 AMDutton 3218Duff
Co-class for PHY 9A
(WLD941)		Register on Schedule Builder with CRN: 55345  or complete the registration form to be added to Canvas without enrolling.
(1 workload unit, graded P/NP)		MWF 9 - 9:50 AMBainer 1128Duff
Co-class for PHY 9B
(WLD942)		Register on Schedule Builder with CRN: 55346 or complete the registration form to be added to Canvas without enrolling.
(1 workload unit, graded P/NP)		MWF 1:10 - 2 PMDutton 3218Duff
Co-class for ENG 17
WLD943)		Will show as Co-PHY 9C in Schedule Builder.  Co-class for the Circuits course.  Enroll on Schedule Builder using CRN: 55347 or complete the registration form to be added to Canvas without enrolling.
(1 workload unit, graded P/NP)		TR 12:10 - 2 PMDutton 3218Duff

Spring 2025 | Physics Specialist Office Hours

All undergraduate students are welcome in office hours.

SpecialistDays and Times (Location) beginning Wednesday, 4/2, unless otherwise noted
Casey
PHY 7, PHY9, MAT22		Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays  9:40-10:55 AM in Dutton 1228
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 4:10 - 5 PM in Dutton 1228
Wednesdays 11 AM - 1 PM  in CADSS (South Silo above the Market)
Wednesdays 3 - 5 PM in Shields Library Drop-in (starting 4/9)
Duff
PHY9, Circuits, Engineering		MWF 10 - 10:50 AM in Dutton 3218
MW 11:10 AM - 12 PM in Dutton 2258
MW 2:10 - 3 PM in Dutton 2258
TR 2:10 - 4 PM PM in El Centro/CCLASS
Fridays 2:10 - 3 PM in Dutton 3216

 

Other UC Davis Tutoring Resources (Not AATC Tutors)

The following schedules are for resources provided by individual academic departments and are not staffed by AATC Tutors. For information about these programs, please contact the department directly. AATC is not affiliated with these services.

Chemical Engineering: tutoring calendar online (link verified 3/27/25)

Computer Science: peer-led tutoring calendar (link verified 01/30/24)

Engineering: peer-led tutoring from Tau Beta Pi (link verified 01/30/24)

Languages: online resources from the Language Center (link verified 01/29/24)
Heritage Spanish Program Tutoring for SPA 31, 32, 33(link verified 6/27/22)

Mathematics: Calculus room (link verified 09/19/22)

Physics: physics club and study room (link verified 03/21/22)

Writing: the University Writing Center located on the 4th floor of TLC. (link verified 03/12/24)

Academic Department Listings of Tutors for Hire

Some Academic Departments on campus maintain lists of tutors that students can hire. AATC has no affiliation with these listings and does not endorse or vet these tutors. Please carefully consider the following before contacting a private tutor

  • Read any disclaimers on the department listing
  • Agree on a price in writing
  • Talk about what success will look like for you
  • Ask how the tutor is qualified
  • For safety, meet the tutor in a public place

Ready to look for a private tutor to hire? Listings for the Department of: Chemistry; Mathematics; Physics; Statistics

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Other Campus Resources for Students

Not sure where on campus to go for something?
Student Affairs has a great Where to Get Help guide.

Looking for help overall with your classes not just a specific subject?
The Office of Educational Opportunity and Enrichment Services (OEOES) offers Success Coaching and Learning Strategies support services.