Tutoring and Mentoring Appointments
Work online or in person with a tutor in writing, math, biology, chemistry, study skills, computer software, or other subjects. If you don't need help with a specific course, but would like to talk with someone to troubleshoot a problem or get to know the many college resources, meet with one of our student peer mentors for an encouraging and empathetic ear!
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.
SCHEDULING 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 These are interactive sessions; please be prepared to participate!
Fall 2022: Workshops are held 4:30 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.
Test Taking Tips
September 27 & October 25 | Strategies to help during testing
Rest and De-stress
October 11 & November 8 | Meditation techniques for students
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
Related Documents
We provide handouts and tips on mindfulness and anti-anxiety techniques. If you are interested, please stop by and pick them up in the Biology and Nursing room within the ASC, or make an appointment.
For 1:1 assistance, please make an appointment using Navigate, email, or by calling 612-659-6140. Choose "Study Skills Mentoring" to connect with a mentor that can help.
Biology/ Pre-nursing Workshops
Upcoming Workshops These are interactive sessions; please be prepared to discuss!
Fall 2022: Workshops starting 8/30/22
If joining online, please select the link; if joining in person, we meet in room T.3213 located inside the ASC. If you have trouble with online workshops, please come to the ASC and ask one of our tutors to help you set up a computer. We'd be happy to help!
Biology 1 (BIOL-2200)
Tuesdays 12:00 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. | Offered online only
Physiology (BIOL-2225)
Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. - 2:25 p.m. | Offered online only
Microbiology (BIOL-2235)
Tuesdays 3:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. | Offered online only
Anatomy (BIOL-2224)
Thursdays 4:30 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. | Offered both online and in-person for use of models
*Prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, this workshop will be held Wednesday 11/23/22 *
Workshop Documents
If documents were used in a workshop and you would like access to them, contact the Biology and Nursing Tutor Coordinator, Alicia Emsley, directly.
For 1:1 assistance, please make an appointment using Navigate, email, or by calling 612-659-6140.
D2L Drop-in Help/Workshops
Drop-in Help
Online drop-in help is currently unavailable, however computer lab tutors are available on campus in T.3200.
Workshops*
Friday, August 19 | Online 10 a.m.
Tuesday, August 23 | Online 10 a.m.
Friday, August 26 | On-campus T.3200 4 p.m.
Monday, August 29 | On-campus T.3200 1 p.m.
Tuesday, August 30 | Online 2 p.m.
Wednesday, August 31 | On-campus T.3200 10 a.m.
* Online Sessions will take place in: Zoom Room for D2L Help/Technology Assistance
* On-campus sessions will take place in T.3200 Academic Success Center.
For 1:1 assistance, please make an appointment using Navigate, email, or by calling 612-659-6140.
Nursing Workshops
Upcoming Workshops These are interactive sessions; please be prepared to discuss!
Fall 2022: Workshops are held on Tuesdays 4:30 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.
All workshops are offered online. If you have trouble with online workshops, please come to the ASC and ask one of our tutors to help you set up a computer. We'd be happy to help!
Dosage Calculation
August 16 | Coordinator-lead practice
August 23 | Drop-in for student questions
September 6 | Coordinator-lead practice review
Research Paper Review
September 13 | Research and use of resources
Rest and De-stress
September 27 | Meditation techniques for students
October 25 | Meditation techniques for students
Test Taking Tips
October 11 | Strategies to help during testing
November 8 | Strategies to help during testing
For 1:1 assistance, please make an appointment using Navigate, email, or by calling 612-659-6140.
TEAS Workshops
Upcoming Workshops These are interactive sessions; please be prepared to discuss!
Summer 2022:
All workshops are offered online. If you have trouble with online workshops, please come to the ASC and ask one of our tutors to help you set up a computer. We'd be happy to help!
Study Sessions
August 16 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. | English Language Use
August 23 | 12:00 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. | Science
Fall 2022: Workshops are held on Tuesdays 4:30 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.
All workshops are offered online. If you have trouble with online workshops, please come to the ASC and ask one of our tutors to help you set up a computer. We'd be happy to help!
Information Sessions
September 20 & October 18 | Understanding the test, registration, and deadlines
Study Sessions
November 15 | Reading section
November 22 | Math section
December 6 | Science section
December 13 | English Language Use
Recorded Workshops
Information Session- Logistics and Registration
Testing Advice- Success in Standardized Tests
Score Improvement- Taking the TEAs Again
Anxiety Management- Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
For 1:1 assistance, please make an appointment using Navigate, email, or by calling 612-659-6140.
Writing Workshops
Need help with your essay? Having trouble getting started, or do you just want some fresh eyes on your work? Now you can get help at every stage of the writing process, from start to finish, right here at the ASC! Each week, we focus on a different writing challenge, from brainstorming to finishing touches!
You can attend our workshops either in-person at the Academic Success Center (T.3200), or virtually over Zoom.
Click the links below to drop in on the virtual writing workshop that is most convenient for you:
Nuts and Bolts: Grammar and Punctuation Refresher (TBD)
We'll go over the parts of speech and the basic rules of grammar and punctuation to help you brush up your skills. You'll see common errors and find out how to correct and avoid them.
The Best Laid Plans: Prewriting and Organization (TBD)
Sometimes the hardest part of essay writing is taking the first step. This workshop will focus on brainstorming activities that will help you jump-start your writing process!
Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Application Essays That Get Noticed (TBD)
We’ll explore the dos and don’ts of writing personal statements for college applications and scholarships.
Ways to Praise: Fundamentals of Peer Review and Feedback (TBD)
In this workshop, we will learn to offer feedback your classmates can really use, from kudos to tough love.
Takeoffs and Landings: ;Writing Effective Introductions and Conclusions (TBD)
The hardest parts of flying an airplane are taking off and landing. When writing essays, introductions and conclusions can also be especially challenging. We will learn to create beginnings and endings that will make your work memorable.
Words Matter: Inclusive Language Guidelines (TBD)
Bias happens when we choose language that overlooks the differences that make us unique. We'll learn ways to reduce bias in our writing and make it more inclusive.
Due Diligence: Adding Your Research (Quote/Paraphrase/Summary) (TBD)
In this workshop, we will find the best way to use outside sources to support our arguments.
MLA/APA Citation and Formatting Basics (TBD)
You always want to give credit where it's due. This workshop provides a useful guide to formatting your essay, adding accurate in-text citations, and composing your Reference/Works Cited pages.
For 1:1 assistance, please make an appointment using Navigate, email, or by calling 612-659-6140.
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. - Enrollment in Minneapolis College courses is required to receive tutoring services. Enrolled students may receive 1 hour of tutoring per class, per day.