ASAC Tutoring

Our program provides FREE IN-PERSON and ONLINE TUTORING to all current Mt. SAC students (credit or non-credit). We offer drop-in one-on-one and in-class academic support/group tutoring services (SI/ET/SG) for various subjects. Appointments are also available for writing, math, and science courses.

• • How to Access In-Person Tutoring

    STEP 1 - Register

     

    • Go to your portal class registration page and add the ASAC tutoring CRN that corresponds to the course/s that you are seeking tutoring in.
      
      
    • If you receive a "duplicate" error message during registration, re-enter the tutoring CRN(s) you want to register to override the error. 
      
      
    • Registering for tutoring is done on a semester-basis. Tutoring CRNs are non-credit and will not affect your GPA.
      
      

     

    STEP 2 - Receive Tutoring

     

    TO ATTEND DROP-IN TUTORING:

    • Bring your Mt. SAC student ID to the ASAC front counter in Bldg 6-101 to check in. Our counter staff will then direct you to the designated tutoring area and sign-in sheet. 
      
      
    • Write your name and class that you are seeking tutoring in on the sign-in sheet, and the next available tutor will assist you. Questions are taken in the order received and wait times may vary.

     

  • In-Person Tutoring Schedule by Subject
    DROP-IN TUTORING SCHEDULE BY SUBJECT
  • Tutoring Appointment Scheduler
     

    STEM AND WRITING APPOINTMENT SCHEDULER (NAVIGATE) 

    
    Student user guide on how to schedule an ASAC tutoring appointment

    
    APPOINTMENT POLICIES:
    

    • Appointments are 30 minutes in duration.
    • Maximum of 3 appointments are allowed per day.
    • Back-to-back appointments are not allowed.
    • Same-day appointments are not allowed.
    • 2 no-shows or 2 late appointment cancellations without adequate cause will result in losing appointment-making privileges for the remainder of the semester. An appointment cancelled within five hours of the appointment time will be considered a late cancellation.
      
      

    For questions or to cancel appointments, please contact us at asac@mtsac.edu or (909) 274-4300.

  • Student-Tutor Expectations
    • Students are expected to have their course materials related to the assignment ready. These include: assignment sheets, textbooks, class notes, and class syllabus.
      
      
    • Tutors will provide suggestions on how to improve the students' work or will guide students on how to solve problems. Tutors will not, however, do the students' assignment.
      
      
    • In addition to content support, tutors may cover study skills strategies as needed.
      
      
    • To promote independent learning, students are entitled to up to 30 minutes per session. Students are not permitted to have back-to-back sessions. Students who just finished a session must wait at least 30 minutes before signing up again for another session.
      
      
    • All students are required to abide by Mt. SAC's Standards of Conduct Policy and failure to do so may result in disciplinary action such as removal from the virtual tutoring room and/or suspending access to ASAC's online tutoring services. 
  • Maximizing Your Tutoring Sessions
    • Come prepared for your tutoring sessions with all the needed materials.
      
      
    • Get tutoring early and often to avoid falling behind in class.
      
      
    • Review your assignment and have your questions ready before your tutoring session.
      
      
    • Set realistic goals you want to accomplish. Tutors will not do the work for you, but they can help you get better at doing it yourself.
      
      
    • Actively participate in the tutoring session and work with the tutor to identify and clarify areas that need strengthening.

Student Resources

Faculty Support

• • Verify Student Tutoring Hours
    • Instructions on how to access faculty lab attendance
    • ASAC Drop-In Tutoring CRNs
  • Request Virtual or In-Class Presentation
    The ASAC offers presentations virtually or in-person. We give students information on what types of tutoring services we provide as well as walk them through the steps on how to access our tutoring services. We also use the opportunity to give students an overview of what they can expect when they use the services. To schedule a presentation, please contact Lester Lawenko at llawenko@mtsac.edu.
  • Tutoring Success Data
    • ASAC Chemistry SI Tutoring Success and Retention Rates
    • ASAC Engineering SI Tutoring Success and Retention Rates
    • ASAC Math SI and Drop-In Tutoring Success and Retention Rates
    • ASAC Math SI and Drop-In Tutoring Equity Impact
    • ASAC SI Physics Success and Retention Rates
    • NetTutor English and Math Success and Retention Rates

Program Mission and Vision Statements