Online Tutoring
In addition to the centers/labs listed below, please check all our Tutoring centers since all are providing online tutoring during our remote operations.
Online Tutoring Centers and Labs
Tutors you would see in person are available online, and provide you the same support!
How to Start
Check out Tutoring and Learning Center to get information about center hours, tutor schedules, and more.
What You’ll Need
In order to access online tutoring, you will need a computer, microphone, and the Google Chrome or Firefox web browser. Webcam is optional.
Note: Most newer laptops have built-in webcams and microphones. Most detachable webcams (for desktop computers) have built-in microphones. Detachable webcams can be purchased at major retailers for about $20 to $50.
How It Works
- Schedule your appointment date and time with Tutoring and Learning Center by calling/texting (916) 573-0142 or emailing scc.lrc.tutor.desk@gmail.com.
- Receive your confirmation email and follow the instructions to get set up for the online tutoring session.
- At the time of the appointment, click on the link in the email to connect to your tutor.
Google or Firefox will ask you to authorize use of a microphone and webcam which you must accept to use the video chat feature. For any issues connecting, call/text (916) 573-0142 to talk to a Tutoring and Learning Center staff member.
The same support available to students in person is also available online!
Tutors can assist students of any skill level and in any class/major as a resource for becoming more effective, confident and independent writers.
Sign Up for Tutoring
- Visit the Writing Center website.
- Click on “Request a Writing Center Appointment.”
- Fill out the form, and you’re signed up!
What You’ll Need
In order to access online tutoring, it helps to work from a computer with a webcam and microphone.
How It Works
Online tutoring for the Writing Center is available through Google Meet and Google Docs.
These are available to all students using their wID@apps.losrios.edu email address.
Step 1: Make An Appointment
To make an appointment at the Writing Center, you can do one of the following:
- Visit the Writing Center website and click on “Request a Writing Center Appointment.”
- Call or text the Writing Center front desk at (916) 382-2820
- Email the Writing Center at saccity.writingcenter@gmail.com
- Visit the Writing Center front desk in Learning Resource Center LRC-144 (on the first floor of the library building on campus)
Step 2: Before the Appointment
- Watch this quick demo video that walks you through how our online appointments work.
- Before your online appointment, find a quiet place where you can talk with a tutor for 55 minutes without distractions. We also recommend using a computer or laptop to access your writing.
- Find the Google Meet Link for your online appointment in your Gmail Inbox or Google Calendar.
Step 3: Day of Appointment
- Click on the Google Meet link we shared with you for your appointment
- Once you enter the Google Meet, we can help you share your assignment through screen-sharing and your writing using Google Docs.
Design and Digital Media and Engineering Design Technology students should see the Design Lab Online listed in their Canvas courses, no sign-up is required. Log in to chat and ask questions at any time. Lab staff will respond during the lab’s open hours.
The CIS lab (in LR141) has online tutoring to support students in all areas of CIS.
Please join our Canvas page for more information:
NetTutor is an online tutoring service provided for free to SCC students.
If NetTutor is enabled for your class, it will be in the left-hand navigation on the Canvas page for your class.
If NetTutor is not enabled for your class, you can self-enroll in our Canvas shell for NetTutor. We recommend using a browser such as Chrome or Safari to enroll.