Academic Support
When you need support on your academic journey, M State is ready to respond - whether you need assistance with tutoring, time management, organization, study tips, or want to improve your writing, reading and speaking skills.
Academic specialists
Academic specialists, conveniently located in each campus library, provide professional academic support to M State students.
Specialists can help with:
- Library services
- Test proctoring
- Tutoring
- Time management
- Organization
- Study tips
- D2L learning platform
M State academic specialists are located in each campus library. Drop in to your library or book an appointment and meet with an academic specialist to get the help you need!
To meet online with an M State academic specialist: book an appointment and choose "Online tutoring."
Online tutoring hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
M State partners with tutor.com to provide free online tutoring to support your academic success. Tutors are available 24/7, so you can study on your own schedule. Subject areas supported include accounting, English, economics, computer science, healthcare, math, writing and more. Students get 15 hours of free access per year.
To access tutor.com:
- Log into your D2L Brightspace account
- Click on tutor.com in the drop-down menu under Academic Resources
- Tutor.com How It Works guide
- Tutor.com How to Access video
- Tutor.com Writing Guide
- Student Tutor.com testimonial
While Tutor.com offers 24/7 service, immediate access to tutors in your chosen area may not be available, and tutoring is not available for every course. Be sure to plan ahead!
For assistance, contact an M State academic specialist.
- Your assignment sheet/directions
- Questions about the topic you're studying
- Your textbook
- Any instructor feedback or comments
The Center for Academic Writing and Reading welcomes all learners!
Here, we'll help you develop the reading and writing skills you need to succeed in college. You are welcome to visit the center at any stage of your college career at M State.
The Centers for Academic Writing and Reading are open during the academic year and closed during the summer session.
Center for Academic Writing and Reading video
Fall semester 2024 hours
- Detroit Lakes Library - Wednesdays 10 a.m.-noon
- Fergus Falls Library - Tuesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays 1-2 p.m.
- Moorhead Room B154 - Mondays and Wednesdays 2-3 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m.-noon
- Online via the Virtual Student Support Zoom Room (access through SpartanNet) - Mondays 10-11 a.m., Tuesdays 1-3 p.m., Wednesdays 3-4 p.m. and Thursdays 2-3 p.m.
- Wadena Library - Mondays noon-2 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m.-noon
Contact us
For more information, contact M State English Instructor Heidi R. Anderson.