Tutor.com is available for on-demand support
during the evening, overnight, and weekends.*
Here's how to access and use the system!
Step 1
On your course homepage, select Student Tools
Step 2
Click on the Library & Tutoring tab.
Step 3
Click Connect with Tutor on the Tutor.com tile.
Step 4
If looking to access a live online tutor, then select
Connect with a Tutor Now
If looking to submit an essay for review, then select
Drop Off Your Work > Writing Review
Please submit each draft only once. Multiple submissions of the same draft will drastically reduce your minutes available and result in no better outcome
Step 5
If you select Connect with a Tutor, then:
A. Select a Topic (e.g., Math)
B. Select a Subject (e.g. MAC 1105)
C. Decide on chat options. “Chat only” is the default.
D. Type your Question.
E. Hit Submit.
Note: Optionally, you can also attach a document, such as a worksheet, along with your question.
Alternatively...
If you select, Writing Review, then:
A. Explain the main topic of your paper.
B. Select where are you are in the writing process from the dropdown menu (e.g., I think I’m on track but ready for feedback).
C. Describe your assignment. Providing relevant portions of the assignment instructions here is helpful.
D. Select from the dropdown menu, which citation format you are required to use (e.g., APA, MLA)
E. Attach the file you’d like reviewed. Accepted file formats are: doc, docx, txt. No PDFs. The maximum file size is 5MB.
F. When complete hit Submit
Remember, please submit each draft only once.
Please note:
Tutor.com is supplemental to the services within Learning Resources. It is not available 24/7, except for areas where SPC staff support is limited, including the following course prefixes: ACG, ATE, CCJ, DEH, ECO, FIN, GEB, HAS, HSC, NUR, PHY, SPN, QMB. Hours for Tutor.com are below. An appointment can be made with our staff at this link.
Tutor.com hours of service
Available Evenings, Overnights, Weekends
Monday-Thursday: 12:00 am - 8:30 am; 5:30 pm - 11:59 pm
Friday: 12:00 am - 8:30am; 12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Available 24/7 for limited courses and during emergency and holiday closures as well as Winter Session.
Make an online or in-person appointment with Learning Resources staff, instead.
How Many Minutes Does a Student Receive for Tutor.com?
Good question! All students are advanced a set number of minutes at the beginning of each semester. We ask students to use their time strategically by being ready with questions when they start a live session or by only submitting an essay once until they get initial feedback.
If students surpass the provided time, they can write to tutoring@spcollege.edu requesting more minutes. A staff member will review the account, ensure the student is using the system properly, and give suggestions if necessary on getting the most out of the minutes available.
While we wish we could provide unlimited minutes to our students, we are financially limited and do our best to distribute the service to as many students as possible.