What is NetTutor?

NetTutor is a free, online tutoring service that provides one-on-one virtual tutoring sessions with a professional tutor; as well as a Question Center, which allows students to privately post a question and receive a personalized answer within 24-hours in a variety of subjects. NetTutor does not require you to schedule an appointment, you can just "drop in" online for a live, one-on-one tutoring session. Tutoring for many subjects is available 24/7. Tutoring in Spanish is available for some subjects.

Please be aware that there is a ten (10) hour limit per course for tutoring using NetTutor. Remember that your instructor is still the best resource in the class for questions and help. The SAC Learning Center, Math Center, Science Center, and Academic Computing Center also provide free tutoring.

If you exceed your 10 hour limit, you can submit a request for additional tutoring hours by contacting the SAC Distance Education office by Email. Be sure to provide your Web Advisor ID and section number of the course with your request. While every attempt is made to accommodate requests for additional hours, be aware that not all requests may be approved, and that other tutoring resources may need to be utilized instead.

How to Use NetTutor

Review the Net Tutor Quick Start document and the videos below for step-by-step instructions on how to access online tutoring and use the World Wide Whiteboard to participate in your tutoring session. For more in-depth and detailed instruction on using Net Tutor, read the Net Tutor User Manual.

Prepare for Your Session

Have your questions, textbook, course material, and work readily available.
Only PDF files can be used in a tutoring session, Word documents are not accepted. Have all files that may be needed in your session ready to be uploaded.
Ensure you have a microphone or a headset with a microphone to be used used with your computer. This will allow you to communicate with your tutor. A webcam is optional, but recommended. Confirm that both devices are working on the computer prior to starting your online tutoring session.

Access NetTutor

Click the Next button below, or the Access NetTutor link in the NetTutor module.
On the NetTutor home page, click on the subject you want to receive tutoring for. (Even if your course subject is not listed, you can always get assistance with any writing assignment by clicking the NetTutor Composition Tutor link).
First time users will need to validate the NetTutor User Agreement.