Tutoring

Students are allowed a maximum of 3 scheduled hours of tutoring per week. However, there are no restrictions for students doing drop-ins. For example, a student can schedule an hour appointment in the Writing Center, the Math Resource Center, and Peer Tutoring and still drop in for math tutoring within the same week. If a student feels that they need more than this amount, please direct them to the Peer Tutor Coordinator (email: tutoring@nhcc.edu  & phone number: (763) 424-0927). 

Students are not allowed to book back-to-back appointments, meaning up to 2 hours with 1 tutor without the consent from the tutor. If this is done before the tutor’s consent is received, appointments may be readjusted or rescheduled. 

Tutors are not permitted to tutor outside of Tutoring Center operating hours. Tutor.com is available 24/7 for students needing appointments outside Tutoring Center service hours. More information about how to access tutor.com is listed below.

If a student admits to cheating or plagiarizing, or if a tutor has reason to suspect academic dishonesty, we are expected to report such cases, which is outlined in Policy 3.6.1 Student Conduct Procedure. This policy also applies to students using AI inappropriately to complete assignments. 

• Tutor.com: If you are enrolled at another college or university, you may have access to free tutoring through Tutor.com. Please check with your home institution for more information. 
• Local Libraries: Libraries often offer tutoring assistance. If you are a member of Hennepin County Library, they offer online tutoring for K-12 students and adult learners. 
• Hippocampus.org: Offers free educational resources for middle school through college.  
• Khan Academy: offers a wide variety of resources including videos, practice exercises, and assessments. 
• EdReady.org: EdReady’s goal is to help prepare students for college and career goals. The site offers specific goal areas such common placement exams, algebra readiness, and geometry readiness. 

The Tutoring Center upholds NHCC’s commitment toward equity and inclusion in its space and in the work done by its staff. We strive to create a safe, welcoming space for students and community members from all walks of life to be able to access the resources they need with respect and dignity. We recognize the deeply personal nature of some tutoring and aim to create an environment that fosters empathy and is committed to listening, learning, and academic support. Under no circumstances will behavior that discriminates against others, harasses peers or employees, and/or violates this commitment be tolerated, and if such behavior occurs, individuals will be escorted out of the space and potentially banned from the area.  

Tutoring is available Monday through Friday, but hours may differ by area. Please see the posted hours on the Writing Center and Math Resource Center websites for their most up to date hours. Please be aware, Tutoring Center hours change throughout the semester. Extended and weekend hours may be offered for midterms and finals, and hours will change for holidays, professional development days, and campus closures.  Please check the NHCC Calendar, Tutoring websites, and your NHCC email for updates. If you need tutoring assistance outside posted hours, Tutor.com is available through your NHCC D2L 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A description of Tutor.com is listed above. 

• Make a one-hour appointment with a student, professional, or faculty tutor for an online or in-person session  
• Monday through Thursday 9 am – 6 pm (in-person or Zoom) 
• Friday 9 am – 3 pm (in-person or Zoom) 
• Make an appointment by emailing tutoring@nhcc.edu, calling 763-424-0927, or stopping by the Tutoring Center 

Tutoring services are FREE and are available to students, who have priority, and community members.  Depending on what subject you need tutoring in, the way that area works may be different. Below is a description about how each area functions. Additionally, Zoom recordings of sessions can be available upon request by students. 

Math Resource Center: 

The Math Resource Center offers both drop-in and appointment tutoring sessions both in-person or via Zoom to all math and math related subjects. Appointments are 1-hour slots. On the other hand, for drop-ins, you can meet with a tutor for 15-minute slots or ask up to 5 questions, whichever happens first. Then, you are encouraged to work on your own and come back when you have more questions. This process continues until you understand the material or have completed your assignment. To do a drop-in, please stop by the Tutoring Front Desk to check-in.  

General Tutoring: 

General Tutoring offers appointments in-person or via Zoom for all subject matter, such as psychology, biology, chemistry, nursing, accounting, computer science, paralegal, and more. Drop-ins may be available. Appointments are 1-hour slots.

Writing Center: 

The Writing Center offers appointments and drop-in tutoring sessions both in-person or via Zoom for all writing needs, not just writing courses. This includes writing assignments in subjects like psychology, history, nursing, etc., scholarship essays, transfer essays, citation formatting, and much more. Appointments are 1-hour slots and drops-in are in-person only with first come first serve. To do a drop-in, please stop by the Tutoring Front desk to check-in. Additionally, the Writing Center does NOT take drop-off essays since we value the learning experience that happens when a student meets with a tutor.  

• Call Tutoring Front Desk at 763-424-0927 or email them at  tutoring@nhcc.edu  
• Come to Tutoring Front Desk in-person  
• Schedule on your own through NHCC Navigate  
• Schedule with your tutor after your session  

Before your session, you should identify what you need assistance with and know where the instructions for the assignment are located (on D2L or a paper copy). Additionally, view and bring supplemental materials (lecture notes, PowerPoint slides, etc.) related to the assignment and bring any necessary tools, such as a calculator for math related assignments.  

Our tutoring staff consists of student tutors, faculty tutors, and full-time staff tutors. Meet the Tutoring team. 

The Tutoring Center has several tables and computers that students are free to use no matter if they are being tutored or not. Additionally, students working on math or writing assignments can use the tables and computers within the Math Resource Center and Writing Center to work on their assignments.