Tutoring is available by appointment through the Learning Commons in person or via Zoom.
To book a session:
Do you have a quick question about writing or English?
For drop-in Zoom tutoring
NOTE: Drop-in help is on a first-come-first-served basis, so if you are not able to wait, you might want to make an appointment under the "To Schedule Tutoring Sessions" tab above.
To meet the needs of students who don't have the time for a live tutoring session, the Volstate Learning Commons has provided an essay dropoff service where students can submit essays to an eLearn Dropbox for feedback from a writing tutor in the Learning Commons.
Submitting your Essay
Click on the "Essay Dropoff Service" button below and following the instructions in the first "Announcement."
For more information, watch this video: How to Submit an Essay for Review Video Walkthrough
Essay submissions are reviewed in the order they are received.
An essay submitted:
CAUTION: Tutor review and return times are approximate. In many cases, essays may be returned within a few hours of submission, but please allow for 48-72 hours during busy parts of the semester.
Academic Coaches are available to help you with things like managing your time, staying motivated, dealing with procrastination, or even how to take notes and study. This is a free service for Vol State students!
Coaches are available to meet with you via Zoom or face-to-face. Use the button below to book an academic coaching appointment (when asked on the form, make sure to select coaching, not tutoring).
For help with Zoom:
For help with eLearn
For help with Tutor.com
For technical assistance & troubleshooting
For non-technical questions or concerns
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