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 and Recorded Workshops
Anti-anxiety and Skills Workshops
Recorded Workshops - Select any of the links below to watch a video overview on your own! These guides review techniques that can help 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 with a study skills mentor.
For 1:1 assistance, please make an appointment using Navigate, email, or by calling 612-659-6140.
Biology/ Pre-nursing Workshops
Upcoming Workshops - These are online interactive sessions; please be prepared to participate and discuss!
Sessions are 50 minutes and will run from the second week of the semester to the week before finals.
A list of session topics will be given to your professor at the beginning of the semester, as well as will be emailed to students using class lists and college emails.
Biology 1 (BIOL 2200)
Sessions have concluded for the semester; please check back for upcoming times.
Anatomy (BIOL 2224)
Sessions have concluded for the semester; please check back for upcoming times.
Physiology (BIOL 2225/ BIOL 2227)
Sessions have concluded for the semester; please check back for upcoming times.
Microbiology (BIOL 2235)
Sessions have concluded for the semester; please check back for upcoming times.
Workshop Documents
If documents were used in a workshop and you would like access to them, contact the Biology and Nursing Tutor Coordinator directly.
For 1:1 assistance, please make an appointment using Navigate, email, or by calling 612-659-6140.
Chemistry Workshops
Drop-in Tutoring is offered in person in the Science Lounge (S. 2420)
- Tuesdays 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays 11: 30 - 12:30 p.m.
Exam Reviews will be offered prior to the exam. Dates will be added soon!
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
Drop-in help for Spring semester on Atrium Level of Skyway:
- Wednesday, January 10, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Zoom
- Tuesday, January 16, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., T.3200
- Wednesday, January 17, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Zoom
- Friday, January 19, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Zoom
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 participate and discuss!
NPRO 1100/ 1150 | Dosage rates (online)
Monday, Jan. 8 at 2 pm
Tuesday, Jan 9 at 2 pm
*For specific practice questions, reviews should be made as 1-on-1 or group appointments. Contact the ASC to schedule with a Nursing Peer Tutor or Tutor Coordinator.
NPRO 1000/ 1010 | Dosage introduction (online)
Wednesday, Jan 10 at 2 pm
Thursday, Jan 11 at noon
*For specific packets, reviews should be made as 1-on-1 or group appointments. Contact the ASC to schedule with a Nursing Peer Tutor or Tutor Coordinator.
NPRO 1000/ 1010 | Healthy People 2030 Assignment (online and in person)
Monday, Feb 5 | Research and use of CINAHL database
Monday, Feb 12 | Writing process and planning
Monday, Mar 11 | Editing and refining papers
*Writing assignment workshops are best attended IN PERSON. The first 15 minutes will be devoted to a mini-lesson and the remaining time will be a chance to work with tutors and coordinators on your own ideas. Online attendees will only receive the mini-lessons.
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.
TEAS Workshops
Recorded Workshops: Select any of the links below to watch a video overview on your own! These guides review techniques that can help you plan, prepare, and take (or re-take) TEAs exams.
- Information Session- Logistics and Registration
- Testing Advice- Success in Standardized Tests
- Score Improvement- Taking the TEAs Again
- Anxiety Management- Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
We also offer TEAs prep appointments for both individuals or small groups! Try it out by making 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.
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:
Study Groups
The ASC can help you plan group study sessions.
Navigate's Study Buddies connects you with your classmates so that you can coordinate to meet virtually.
View the Step by step guide to Study Buddies.
Tutor led study sessions can also be requested.
View and submit this form Request a Study Group
After-hours and Alternate Online Tutoring
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.
- Select the mode of service that best fits your needs, such as drop-off editing, appointments, drop-in, chat, etc.
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 appointments using Navigate or by contacting the Academic Success Center at 612-659-6140.
- Changes to your appointment can be made using Navigate on your own, or by contacting us directly.
- If you will be late or you need to cancel & reschedule an appointment, please let us know as soon as possible.
- All appointments unattended after 15 minutes will be marked as a "no show" and the spot given up to others.
- Arrive prepared. Our tutors can best help you if you completed these steps:
- Do the homework you understand.
- Write down your questions.
- Bring your class notes, syllabus, and/or assignment sheet.
- Silence your cell phone.
- Show academic integrity. This means that we want you to maintain high standards in doing your own work. Tutors can help you in this using the following methods:
- Provide helpful study tips
- Review and explain key concepts
- Use examples
- Help with assignment instructions
- Discuss patterns of errors and how you can correct them
- Be a proofreading coach
- Offer constructive feedback and encouragement.
Tutoring is not a replacement for class/lecture, and therefore tutors cannot assist in any way with a quiz or exam, provide answers to an assignment, be on standby while you complete an assignment, "just check" or edit assignments or papers, or summarize reading assignments.
For quality purposes, all online tutoring appointments are recorded.
- Enrollment in Minneapolis College courses is required.
- Enrolled students may receive one 50 minute tutoring appointment per class / service, per day.
- Alternately students may choose to schedule two 25 minute tutoring appointments split up within one day.
- If you want to make multiple appointments in a day, we request that you ensure your appointments are with different tutors when at all possible.