Academics

Academic Resources

Peer Assisted Student Success (PASS) Program

The Peer Assisted Student Success program aims to support Engineering and Computer Science students by helping them find supports, build a community and assisting them in navigating through their undergraduate programs.

The advising team is comprised of fellow students in upper year Engineering and Computer Science. This team can assist you by providing resources for academic advising, mental health, campus engagement, clubs, teams, and can provide strategies for classes.

You can contact the PASS team anytime by email: ecspass@uvic.ca

Find out more details about PASS, including the location and hours, on the PASS website webpage.

Exam Bank

The ECSS maintains an exam bank of old midterms and finals from past years.

If you have an old exam or midterm that you wish to donate please submit them here: https://forms.gle/aqbeehQgktiXQY5e7

Peer Tutors

The ECSS is highlighting peer tutors who are willing to help you with lower level classes. These people are happy to help, and look forward to being a resource if you are struggling in your classes.

These tutors are private. Please note that the ECSS does not hire tutors and is not responsible or liable for money exchange or quality of tutoring you receive.

We recommend meeting with your tutor prior to your first session to discuss your courses, learning strategies, and payment.

These listings are not actively maintained; we do not guarantee they are accurate or up to date.

If you are a tutor wishing to update your information, please email vpcommunications@uvicecss.ca. Any other inquiries about tutoring? Feel free to email vpinternal@uvicecss.ca

Arian Yeganegi

M.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

(Graduated Sept 2023, UVic)

arian.yegan@gmail.com

Courses:

ENGR 141

MECH 240, 390

Hourly Rate: $40

I completed my master's in mechanical engineering at UVic in September 2023. Teaching is my passion, and I have experience instructing courses such as CAD software, Statics, and Thermodynamics. During my two-year master's program, I had the teaching assistant position for ENGR 141 and MECH 240 multiple times, and that has given me a lot of experience teaching these courses. I continuously improve my teaching style based on student feedback, emphasizing interactivity and active participation. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading, hiking, listening to music, and watching movies and TV shows.

Listing up to date and active as of: March 31st, 2026.

Matt Heywood

Graduate

matt@heywoodacademies.com

Courses:

ENGR 141

MATH 100, 101, 110, 120, 151 200, 204, 211

PHYS 102A, 102B, 110, 111, 120, 130

STAT 254, 252

Hourly Rate: $65

I recently graduated from the Mechanical Engineering program at UVIC. Before that, I did the technologist program at Camosun College. I have many years of experience as a tutor. I am currently a mechanical engineering instructor at Camosun College.

Listing up to date and active as of: March 31st, 2026.

Mostafa Esmaeili

Graduate

mostafaes@gmail.com

Courses:

ECE 216, 250, 260, 300, 310, 330

MATH 100, 101, 109, 110, 151, 200, 204, 211, 212

Hourly Rate: $40

I am a PhD graduate from the ECE at UVic. During my PhD, I was a TA in both the ECE Department and Department of Math and Stats. I was a tutorial TA for many 2nd and 3rd year ECE courses and 1st and 2nd year math courses. So I know what the material is and what your prof expects from you in your assignments, midterms, and finals. My students have always been happy with my tutorials and tutoring style. A testimony to this is that, based on their evaluations, I received the Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching Award three times. If you’re looking for someone who can explain your course material from different angles, is patient and listens to your questions and pinpoints exactly where you’re struggling, I can be of help to you.

Listing up to date and active as of: March 31st, 2026.

David Armstrong

3rd Year Math

darmstrong@uvic.ca

Courses:

MATH 100, 101

Hourly Rate: $35

Hi! My name is David. I am a 3rd year Math student who loves teaching calculus. A couple years ago I won the Mark Mintenko Scholarship for excellence in Calc 2. Other interests of mine include hiking, piano, and chess (feel free to reach out if interested in chess coaching!). I can do online or in-person tutoring - whatever works best for you.

Listing up to date and active as of: March 31st, 2026.

Discipline Handbooks

First Year Eng Handbook_ 2025-2026.docx.pdf

First Year

BME Handbook_ 2025-2026.docx.pdf

Biomedical

CIVE Handbook_ 2025-2026.docx.pdf

Civil

CENG Handbook_ 2025-2026.docx.pdf

Computer

ECE Handbook_ 2025-2026.docx.pdf

Electrical

Textbooks

Below is the current selection of textbooks available in the ECSS lounge. Please note: these books are for in-lounge use only and should not be removed from the room.

BIOL 184/186