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
- Ask a Tutor a question about tutoring, scheduling, or course-specific details
- Technology Support
Upcoming and Recorded Workshops
Anti-anxiety and Skills Workshops
Tackling Test Anxiety! Learn more about academic anxiety, practice coping strategies, and participate in small-group activities. RSVP at this link.
- Wednesday, May 7 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. T3200
- Thursday, May 8 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. T3200
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.
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 usingNavigate, email, or by calling 612-659-6140.
D2L Drop-in Help & Workshops
Drop-In D2L Workshops
You only need to attend one session. Each session will cover:
- Using the Office 365 widget within D2L Brightspace
- Submitting assignments to the "Assignment Folder"
- Using campus email
- Setting up D2L Brightspace notifications
- Participating in discussion topics
- Taking a quiz
- Viewing your Grades
For 1:1 assistance, please make an appointment using Navigate, email, or by calling 612-659-6140.
Study Skills Workshops
For 1:1 assistance, please make a Study Skills appointment using Navigate, email, or by calling 612-659-6140.
Partners in Progress: Join us for quiet, guided group study sessions in the ASC. Set goals, meet others, and get a head start on preparation for finals!
- Tuesday, April 22 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. T3200
- Wednesday, April 23 | 10:30 a.m. - noon T3200
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! 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 and 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 and change appointments through Navigate or by contacting the Academic Success Center at 612-659-6140.
- If you will be late or you need to cancel or 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 complete 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 maintaining high standards in doing your own work. Tutors can assist you by:
- Providing helpful study tips
- Reviewing and explaining key concepts
- Using examples
- Helping with assignment instructions
- Discussing patterns of errors and how you can correct them
- Offering tips to help you proofread, edit, or check your work
- Offering constructive feedback and encouragement.
Tutoring is not a replacement for attending class. Tutors cannot assist in any way with quizzes/exams, provide answers to an assignment, be on standby during completion of 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 split this time into two 25 minute tutoring appointments in one day.
- If you want to make appointments for multiple services in a day, we request that you schedule with different tutors when possible.