Tutoring @MJC

Subjects Available for Tutoring

The MJC Library & Learning Center has peer tutors in a wide variety of subjects. These include:

Make an Appointment 

You can work with a tutor either in-person or online during our regular hours. Appointments are required for tutoring except for Math tutoring (see below).

1. Be sure that you have registered for Tutor 850 in MyMJC before you schedule your appointment. By scheduling a tutoring appointment, you give the Library & Learning Center permission to enroll you in Tutor 850. (See the Step-by-Step instructions below)
2. Click the button below that reflects where you want to meet.
3. For online appointments, select either campus and you will be prompted for online.
4. See the Step-by-Step instructions below.

What is Tutor 850?

Tutor 850 is a no-cost, zero-unit shell course that gives you access to our full array of tutoring services, including Embedded Tutoring.

Why Do I Need to Enroll in Tutor 850?

• You must enroll in Tutor 850 if you want to use tutoring services available from the MJC Library & Learning Center.

• Enrolling in Tutor 850 allows the Library & Learning Center to get funding from the State of California that enables us to offer our tutoring services to students for free.

• Please note, that by scheduling a tutoring appointment, you are giving the Library & Learning Center permission to enroll you in Tutor 850.
  

Will Tutor 850 Show on My Transcript?

Tutor 850 will not appear on your official transcript, but will show on your unofficial transcript.

Step-by-step Instructions for Registering for Tutor 850:

Follow these steps to see how easy it is to register for Tutor 850.

1. Go to mjc.edu.

2. Click the yellow “hamburger” menu (☰) on the top right corner of the page.

3. From the menu, click myMJC.

4. Sign in with your student email and password, then click Sign In.

5. On your myMJC dashboard, look for the Registration card, then click Add/Drop Course.

6. At the top of the page, make sure the term shows MJC Fall 2025 (or the correct semester).

   • If needed, click the + or dropdown arrow to choose it.

7. In the top-right search bar that says “Search for courses…”, type Tutor 850 and press Enter.

8. Click the link that says “View Available Sections for MTUTOR-850.”

   • Look for the section labeled MTUTOR-850-1234.

9. Click Add Section to Plan.

10. In the Section Details window, click Add Section.

11. Click Back to Register & Drop Classes.

12. Under the course name, click Register Now.
     

Once you’ve successfully registered, the course will appear under Registered Courses instead of Planned Courses.

You can get math tutoring in the following ways:

• In-person drop-in is available during our regular hours at the East and West Campus Library & Learning Centers.
• Online drop-in is available 24/7 using NetTutor. 
• You may have access to a California Community College Tutor in the math you need. In NetTutor, browse the STAR-CA tutor availability and select your subject.

Need help when the Library & Learning Center is closed or when a convenient appointment time is not available? NetTutor is your answer. 

For prompt service in NetTutor, we highly recommend you  select STAR-CA, to see if a California Community College tutor is available in your desired subject. 

• You can access NetTutor using the link below.
• You'll also find NetTutor in the course navigation menu of your Canvas courses. (Note: If you don't see it in one course, check another one or ask your professor).
• You may have access to a California Community College Tutor in the subject you need. In NetTutor, browse the STAR-CA tutor availability and select your subject.

Access NetTutor

MJC Library & Learning Center (L & LC) is a vital part of the campus community and actively empowers students to become effective and independent learners so they may achieve personal and academic success.  The L & LC fully supports the mission of the college.

Tutoring Program Goals

1. Empower each student to become an effective and independent learner
2. Recognize that students serving as peer tutors are students first and foremost
3. Embody the L & LC values and Equity Statement
4. Provide a robust training program for students serving as peer tutors so they may
   1. Serve as powerful models on how to learn
   2. Develop metacognition
   3. Foster a growth mindset 
   4. Tend to their physical, emotional, social, financial, and educational well-being so they may view their peers holistically, too
   5. Navigate college for themselves and assist others in their academic journeys
   6. Recognize and celebrate diversity in all its forms
      

Tutors Are

• Here to empower you to succeed
• Role models who help students understand course content, go over homework exercises, and share learning strategies that help you prepare for tests and assignments
• Students who have earned a high B or A and have been recommended by their instructors for classes they tutor
• Students too, so they have flexible schedules to accommodate our students' needs