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
Tutoring
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
Center for Academic Writing and Reading
The Center for Academic Writing and Reading welcomes all learners!
Center for Academic Writing and Reading (CAWR) coaches are here to 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 CAWR is open during the academic year and closed during breaks and the summer session.
Spring semester 2025 hours
- Fergus Falls Library:
- Thursdays 12-2PM
- Moorhead in B154:
- Mondays 11AM-12PM
- Wednesdays 11AM-12PM, 2-3PM
- Fridays 10-11AM
- Online (access the Virtual Student Support Zoom from SpartanNet or the D2L landing page):
- Tuesdays 11AM-2PM
- Wednesdays 1-3PM
- Thursdays 1-2PM
Contact us
For more information, contact CAWR Coordinator Heidi R. Anderson.