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Tutor.com

Guide to Minnesota West's free online tutoring service called SmarThinking.

Tutor.com

STUDYING THAT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE

24/7 ONLINE TUTORING FOR MINNESOTA WEST STUDENTS!

Minnesota West offers free online tutoring, on-demand, through Tutor.com. Tutors are always available, even late at night when your instructor or face to face tutoring services may not be. Stuck on a problem? Want someone to review your paper? This tutoring service is easy to use and can be accessed on any device that connects to the internet.

When you log-on to Tutor.com you'll be able to:

  • Connect with over 3,000 qualified tutors
  • View replays of previous sessions
  • Drop off an essay for review and feedback
  • Save your favorite tutors and see their schedule of availability
  • Access services from your mobile phone or tablet

Click HERE to sign in via D2L!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there tutoring available for my classes?
    • Tutors are available to help you in a wide range of subjects, such as:
      • Basic Math, Algebra, Statistics, Calculus, Biology, Anatomy & Physioogy, Chemistry, Composition, Economics, Nursing and much more!
  • How do I access the tutoring services?
    • Click the link above to connect or login to D2L
    • Sign in with your Star ID/password
    • Select tutor.com from Student Services section in the bottom left of your D2L home page or click the tutor.com logo from within each course page as well.
    • Select your topic, subject, and fill out the question or concept you want help with
      • Please have your question for your tutor ready before you connect. Enter your question and any important notes in the pre-session survey- this will save you time while you are in your tutoring session.
      • You can attach a file or screenshot of something you would like help with by clicking “share a file” in the pre-session request form and in the online classroom.
    • After your session with a tutor, you can review it again at any time or save your tutor as a “favorite.”
  • How many hours of tutoring can I receive?
    • Each student is allotted 15 hours of free tutoring via tutor.com per academic year. If you have utilized all your hours, or are approaching your limit, please contact tutoring@mnwest.edu for information regarding further options.

For questions, please email studentsupport@tutor.com, tutoring@mnwest.edu or call the HelpDesk at 507-372-3476.

SUBJECTS

The complete list of subjects offered to Minnesota West students by tutor.com is available here:

NEED HELP?

Click links below for help and instructions on how to use Tutor.com services, including the following:

DIDN'T FIND WHAT YOU NEED? 

Not sure who to ask?  Email tutoring@mnwest.edu your question(s) and the appropriate LARC personnel will get back to you.

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