Tutoring Appointments
Work online or in person with a tutor in writing, math, biology, chemistry, study skills, computer software, or other subjects. If you have any questions, please email the Academic Success Center or call us at 612-659-6140. Calls are received Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Online Process:
- Login to Navigate. Select "Appointments," then "Schedule an Appointment."
- Navigate will indicate whether your appointment is online or in T3200.
If your appointment is online, activate your college Zoom account through D2L/Resources/Zoom; log in with your StarID. - At the appointment time, click the link in the confirmation email for online appointments, or check in at the front desk in T3200 for on-campus appointments.
Tips and Resources
- Zoom Tips
- Online Resources for Biology, Chemistry, Digital Literacy, Math, Study Skills, Writing, and more
- Ask a Tutor a question about tutoring, scheduling, or course-specific details
- Technology Support
Upcoming/Recorded Workshops
Anti-anxiety and Skills Workshops
Upcoming Workshops
Anti-anxiety Techniques to Prepare for Finals
December 13 | 10 a.m.
Planning a Successful Semester
January 10 - January 13 | 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Topics will cover syllabus use, planning and time management, and learning critical study skills.
Recorded Workshops
Learning Series: Working Through Anxiety
Learn techniques to manage stress associated with testing, academics, and other triggers.
1- Breathing
2- Body Mechanics
3- Visualizations
D2L Drop-in Help/Workshops
D2L Brightspace Fall Workshops August 17 - September 2
- Tuesdays: 10 - 11 a.m., Online
- Wednesdays: 2 - 3 p.m., On-campus in T.3200
- Thursdays: 10 - 11 a.m., Online
Zoom Room for D2L Help/Technology Assistance
If asked for a password, use 459522
NPRO Workshops
Dosage Calculation Workshops
Pre-Bootcamp Review Series @11 a.m.
January 3 | Using Dimensional Analysis... Only for NPRO 1000/ 1050
January 4 | Measurement conversions... All NPRO students
January 5 | Basic calculations/ labels... All NPRO students
January 6 | Complex calculations/ labels... Only for NPRO 1100/ 2000/ 2100
It is highly recommended to attend all sessions for your cohort so that we can use the time efficiently for an equitable review.
Pre-Bootcamp Open hour- bring your questions!
January 12 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
This is a drop-in session with an open question format. Students will get clarification on a first-come, first-serve basis; it will be necessary to have prepared questions in advance.
NPRO 1000 Writing Workshop
Completed- good luck on your papers! Should you want individualized attention, please make an appointment in Navigate, by email, or call 612-659-6140.
Science Workshops
Upcoming Workshops
Physiology (BIOL-2225)
Mondays 11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. | October 11 - December 6
Microbiology (BIOL-2235)
Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. | October 12 - December 7
Biology 1 (BIOL-2200)
Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. | October 13 - December 8
Anatomy (BIOL-2224)
Thursdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. | October 14 - December 9
Schedule adjustments for MEA and holidays for Anatomy are as follows:
October 21st | Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
November 10th | Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.
November 24th | Wednesday | 4:00 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.
Workshop Documents
If documents were used in a workshop and you would like access to them, contact Alicia directly. Please list the date of the workshop, the course, and the topic of information.
Example- September 7, Physiology, insulin and glucagon predictions. Thank you!
TEAS Workshops
Upcoming Workshops
Information Sessions: Fall (5 p.m.)
October 20
November 3
November 17
Study Sessions: Winter (4 p.m. & 5 p.m.)
It is highly recommended to come to all sessions of the review.
December 1
4 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. | General study tips- strategies when taking standardized tests
5 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. | Managing Testing Anxiety- tips and techniques
December 8
4 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. | Reading section- study tips and practice
5 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. | Math section- study tips and practice
December 15
4 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. | Science section- study tips and practice
5 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. | English Language Usage section- study tips and practice
Recorded Workshops
TEAs Session 1- Overview of the Exam
TEAs Session 2- Study Tips for the Exam
TEAs Session 3- Managing Anxiety about the Exam
Writing Workshops
You can get help at every stage of the writing process, from start to finish! In these workshops, we focus on a different writing challenge each week, from brainstorming to finishing touches!
Workshops are held every Tuesday at 2 p.m. and Friday at 10 a.m. during the fall semester (8/23-12/17)
All workshop sessions will be held through Zoom. Click on the links below to register for a session:
The Once-Over Twice: Editing, Revising, and Proofreading
Special Finals Week Sessions: 12/13 , 12/14 , 12/15 @ 10 a.m.
This workshop will explain the differences between revising, editing, and proofreading, and give you tips on how to make your drafts the best they can be. Go over your essay with a Peer Writing Tutor before you turn it in!
Click on the links above to register for one, two, or all three sessions!
Resources and Services
Student Employment Opportunities at the Academic Success Center
Do you like to help people? Do you enjoy and do well in a certain subject? If so, consider joining the Academic Success Center!
Apply to work at our front desk, computer lab, or as a tutor or mentor:
Online Study Groups
Navigate Study Buddies connects you with your classmates so that you can coordinate to meet virtually. View the Step by step guide to Study Buddies.
Request a Study Group hosted by an Academic Success Center tutor.
Online Tutoring Services
Minneapolis College offers 15 hours of free online tutoring per academic year through Tutor.com, an online 24/7 tutoring service.
To access Tutor.com:
- Login to your class in D2L Brightspace.
- Scroll all the way down and click the Tutor.com logo on the lower right.
Placement Test Prep
Please visit our Course Placement page for information on establishing placement. We are currently not offering the Accuplacer test.
Tutoring Success Tips and Expectations
- Be on time and keep appointments.
Students may schedule up to 60 minutes per subject each day using Navigate or by contacting the Academic Success Center at 612-659-6140. Please contact us if you will be late or if you need to reschedule. - Arrive prepared.
Do the homework you understand.
Write down your questions.
Bring your class notes, syllabus, and/or assignment sheet.
Silence your cell phone.
- Academic Integrity is required.
Tutors can provide helpful study tips, review and explain key concepts, work through examples, help you understand assignment instructions, discuss patterns of errors and how you can correct them, coach you in how to proofread your work, and offer constructive feedback and encouragement. For quality purposes, all online tutoring appointments are recorded.
Tutoring is not a replacement for class/lecture. Tutors cannot assist in any way with a quiz or exam, provide answers to an assignment, be on standby while you complete an assignment, check or edit assignments or papers, or summarize reading assignments.