Tutoring and Learning Center

MISSION

The mission of the Tutoring and Learning Center is to empower students to achieve academic success through quality tutoring.

OUR SERVICES

The Tutoring and Learning Center at Sinclair provides access to quality tutors in both virtual (Zoom) and on-campus (face-to-face) settings. We offer tutoring in over 200 courses.

Students must adhere to Sinclair’s Code of Conduct and respect the Tutoring and Learning Center staff and policies. 

Tutoring offers one-on-one or group study assistance for completing course assignments and preparing for course exams. Tutoring sessions are usually collaborative in nature. Tutors may encourage discussion about course content, assignment expectations, strategies for studying, helpful resources, and the relevance of what the student is learning.

Tutors cannot complete any part of a student’s work. However, tutors can provide advice and guidance on homework, class projects, or writing assignments.

SCHEDULING REMINDERS

All our services are free to currently enrolled Sinclair students.

Tutoring for Sinclair courses is only available between the start and end date of those courses. Services are not available for courses that students are not currently taking for Sinclair credit.

Each tutoring session is scheduled for a one-hour block of time. 

Please be aware that each student is allowed a maximum of 2 tutoring appointments per week, per course. This policy ensures that all students have fair access to our tutoring resources.

When filling out the reservation form, please give the tutor as much information as possible regarding your needs.  This is so they can adequately prepare.

Example: If you are scheduling an appointment for MAT 2270, do not just write “Math,” “MAT 2270,” or “Chapter 3.” Instead, include the specific topics you want to cover like “the chain rule” or “definite integrals.” 

Tutors are not required to meet with students beyond the scheduled session time. Sessions may end early or run long based on student need and tutor availability. 

Tutors and students are expected to inform the front desk of the Tutoring and Learning Center of any issues concerning tutoring sessions (no-shows, late cancellations, etc.)

HOW TO PREPARE

Come to tutoring prepared by attempting to complete the assignment and reviewing content in advance.

Write down questions or take note of difficult concepts prior to a tutoring session.

Bring class notes, books, syllabus, and other materials to the session. Tutors do not have access to course materials or course eLearn shells. 

LIMITATIONS OF TUTORING

Tutors are not instructors. Tutors do not have access to course materials or eLearn shells. It is the student’s responsibility to understand and communicate the instructor’s expectations during the session. Tutoring is not meant to be a substitution for attending class.

Tutors have the right to deny services to students who make them feel uncomfortable or unsafe or if they fail to abide by Sinclair or Tutoring and Learning Center policies. 

Tutors have the right to deny services to students if they suspect the student is cheating. This behavior will be reported to the Tutoring and Learning Center staff, instructors, and any other appropriate entities. Sinclair and the Tutoring and Learning Center take academic integrity very seriously. 

For College Credit Plus (CCP) students seeking support, these sessions are scheduled for you and the tutor to meet. Parents and/or guardians are not permitted to attend either the face-to-face or virtual sessions.

For students auditing courses, the Tutoring and Learning Center is only available to credit seeking students. Should you need help with your course(s), we encourage you to connect with your faculty.