Welcome to Natural Sciences Tutoring Center
We offer free drop-in tutoring in person and online for all natural sciences and nursing courses.
Our center offers free tutoring services to students currently enrolled in a natural sciences or nursing course at Scottsdale Community College. Tutors are available to assist students during all hours of operation, providing an informal learning environment that fosters academic success. The primary aim of the NS Tutoring Center is to help students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills as they pertain to the natural sciences and nursing, contributing to the development of well-balanced and effective learners.
We offer tutoring in the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Nursing
- Geology
- Astronomy
Please refer to the schedule in the sidebar for a calendar showing tutor availability for specific subjects.
Online Tutoring and Support
To connect with an SCC tutor: click the "Ask a Tutor" button in the sidebar to the left on any page. If you're asked for an account you must choose the account with your meid@maricopa.edu or choose "Use another account" and use you meid@maricopa.edu. If you run into any issues please call us at (480)425-6726
In-Person Tutoring
The Natural Sciences Tutoring Center is located in NS 107 where we promote an open study environment with tutors available to assist and answer questions.
The following resources are available for student use:
- Computer and printing services
- Current class textbooks and solutions manuals, available for checkout within the tutor center
- Graphing calculator checkout
- Molecular model structure kits
- Two study rooms with white boards for individual or group study, available on a first come, first served basis
- Canvas page with videos and PDF reviews of course material available for download
- The Natural Sciences Tutor Center Canvas Course has other helpful resources, including review packets, practice exercises, and videos.