FAQ About Our Tutoring Program

For which courses do tutors provide help?

Tutoring is available in writing, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, history, political science, sociology, psychology and other courses.

What kind of tutoring is available?

• Drop-in (no appointment necessary when tutor is available)
• Appointments with a tutor for individual instruction
• Online tutoring
• Evening and weekend (by appointment)

Where does tutoring take place?

The majority of tutoring takes place in the Student Success Center. For most subjects, there are drop-in hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Hearnes Hall 301 and 317.

Who comes for tutoring?

The tutoring service is for any currently enrolled Missouri Southern student seeking help. Students who come:

• may be experiencing low grades in a course
• may be working for an A and need some additional guidance to achieve it
• may be referred by an instructor for additional help

How much does tutoring cost?

Tutoring is FREE for Missouri Southern students!

How do I set up an individual appointment with a tutor?

Fill out an online application to receive tutoring

How do I become a tutor?

What are the qualifications to be a tutor? Tutors must:

• Have achieved a high GPA
• Show strong achievement in the major
• Indicate a willingness to help others
• Demonstrate responsibility and punctuality

Complete an online application to become a tutor

Why become a tutor?

Becoming a tutor provides:

• Satisfaction with helping students do their best
• Good preparation for graduate school exams
• Good career preparation
• A way to demonstrate experience to prospective employers while earning extra cash
• An opportunity to help others and make a fine contribution to Missouri Southern

Contact Information:

Phone: 417-659-3725

Fax: 417-659-4456

StudentSuccessCenter@mssu.edu