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Tutoring Services – We can help!

Northland Pioneer College tutoring services provide academic support to help you excel in your coursework while reaching your personal goals. Tutoring is available in most NPC academic areas and is provided free of charge.

It is recommended that you see a tutor when:

  1. You need help in completing assignments.
  2. You want assistance in understanding concepts and ideas.
  3. You want to know more about study skills and preparing for tests.
  4. You believe that you are falling behind in the semester.
Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to do to obtain tutoring?

  1. Be currently enrolled in the course for which you seek tutoring.
  2. Contact an Academic Adviser and complete a Request for a Tutor form. 
  3. The Academic Advisor will suggest suitable tutors from an approved list and provide you with contact information.
  4. You then contact a tutor to set an appointment.
  5. In most cases you can receive 20 hours of tutoring per class, per semester.
What are my responsibilities as a student?
How do I prepare for my tutoring session?
  1. Prepare for a tutoring session by bringing your textbook, class notes, past quizzes or tests, course syllabus, homework or workbook problems.
  2. The tutor can best help you if you have already attempted the assignment and can specify which concepts are causing you concern.
  3. Always notify the tutor in advance if you cannot attend a session.
  4. Complete the information on the backside of the tutor's time sheet to verify your total tutoring hours. The tutor
          may request that you initial the timesheet each session.
  5. Complete a tutor evaluation near the end of each semester.
Whom do I contact for assistance?
  1. Contact the Coordinator of Tutoring Services, , via e-mail, or by phone at (928) .
  2. Students enrolled in The Learning Cornerstone (TLC) classes should contact their instructor to request a tutor
          or Learning Assistant Aide.
  3. If you need special assistance contact Disability Resources and Access Coordinator, Sandy Manor via e-mail or
          by phone 1-800-266-7845, extension 6178.
If you are interested in tutoring students:
  • A tutor must have completed the course or an advanced course to tutor in a specific area.
  • Click here to download the application form to become a tutor.

For more information contact:

Leslie Collins
Coordinator of Tutoring Services
(928) 532-6143
e-mail