CSSE TUTORING CENTER
CS Tutoring Services
Cal Poly’s Computer Science Department offers free tutoring for all students taking CSC courses. We offer help at all scheduled times primarily for students in CSC/CPE 101, 202, 203, and 225. We can also help with basic C and systems concepts, but we will not help with 357 projects or assignments. Depending on the tutors on duty, we may also offer help for other CSC courses, including 123, 349, and CPE 133, 233.
If you need help outside of class and office hours, the tutoring center is for you. We focus on near-peer tutoring which means that we are run by students, for students. We are committed to providing computer science and debugging assistance in a safe environment and we work with our faculty advisors to make sure that our help is as quality, up-to-date, and accessible as possible.
What We Will Do
We’ll help you figure out course material that you’re having trouble understanding on your own. This material may include:
- Basics of programming in Python, Java, or C
- Debugging techniques and independent problem solving
- Data structures
- Unix shell commands
- Text editor operation
Our goal is to give you the tools you need to solve problems.
What We Won’t Do
We won’t do your assignments for you, help you through an entire project, or do generalized code reviews. We will give you explanations of concepts and guidance on how to proceed with your assignments and any bugs you run into
Want to be a Tutor?
If you’ve passed CSC 357 (or are currently enrolled, or have equivalent experience) and want to be a tutor, please email one of the current head tutors. Tell us about yourself and attach a resume, and we’ll schedule an interview!
Tutoring Center Hours
The tutoring center is held in Building 14, Room 309 all weekdays. We’re open from 2-8 PM Monday through Thursday, and 2-7 PM Friday. Tutoring starts the second full week of the quarter and continues through Week 10. Tutoring is not available during holidays or long weekends.
In-Person Tutoring
- Come to the lab and work on a personal laptop or one of the school computers
- When you have a question, write your name and what class it is for on the whiteboard
- A tutor will call out your name when it is your turn to be helped
Policies
- You must be present to be helped. If we cannot find you, we will skip you
- Collaboration policies of professors still apply in the waiting room. Do not share code with other students or violate your professor’s policies
If you have any questions or comments or if you are interested in becoming a tutor, then please email one of the the current head tutors listed below or Dr. Ayaan Kazerouni (ayaank@calpoly.edu).
current tutors
Head Tutor: Tyler Hlaing
CLASS OF 2025
Hello! I am a third year ComSci major!! I’m interested in machine learning or game dev and I love listening to music, watching anime, and playing volleyball!!
Head Tutor: Akash Praveen
CLASS OF 2025
Hi! I’m a 3rd year computer science major. In my spare time I love music/singing, badminton, and biking.
Shayan Daijavad
CLASS OF 2025
Hi! I’m Shayan, a third year computer science major. I love reading, listening to music, and playing video games!
Cooper Mattern
CLASS OF 2024
I’m a fourth year CPE major. I specialize in embedded programming but have knowledge in Java, Python, and C. I enjoy my time with sim racing and other video games.
Ashwin Rajesh
CLASS OF 2025
Hi, I’m a third year Computer Engineering major with interests in embedded systems and robotics. I also enjoy playing and following sports, reading, and the outdoors.
Sanjay Sreejith
CLASS OF 2025
I am a third year CS major. I am primarily interested in machine learning. I enjoy drawing, reading, and playing video games.
Chenyi Zhao
CLASS OF 2026
Hello! I’m a 2nd year CS student with a minor in math. My first time watching The Matrix prompted me to study CS, because I overthought and got super scared of AI. In my free time I like to watch k-dramas, anime, and cooking/ baking videos. I also enjoy playing chess, badminton, and video games.
Siddarth Maddhula
CLASS OF 2026
Hey everyone! I’m a second-year CS major and hope to go into software development. Some of my hobbies include hiking, reading manga, ad listening to alt-rock music. Hope to see you around.
Luke Rowe
First-year Graduate Student
Hi! I am a first year graduate student for CS. I enjoy everything about computers, from video editing to gaming to coding. I like to go climbing and I love to cook meals and bake.
Kasey Liu
CLASS OF 2026
Hi! I’m Kasey, a 2nd year computer science major. In my free time, like dancing, playing badminton, and playing guitar. I also love watching anime, kdramas, and listening to music (mostly kpop, rnb, pop, indie)! Some of my current favorite artists are NIKI, grentperez, IU, and Le Sserafim. I look forward to meeting everyone this year!