At AACC, we are committed to your success, which is why we offer a wealth of tutoring and related support services for you.

We encourage you to take advantage of the full-time tutoring faculty, adjuncts, peer tutors, study groups, computer labs and online support at your disposal. While some tutoring options offer general guidance, others are intended for specific areas of study, such as math, English, reading and science. Don’t forget to meet with your instructor on a regular basis, connect with an advisor and/or take advantage of one of our many tutoring options.

Bottom line, if you want a head start in your studies or if you're struggling in a specific course, the sooner you tap into these resources, the faster we can get you back on track and help you stay there.

Academic Literacies

The Academic Literacies Lab can help you better understand what you read and so much more. Our consultants will:

• Provide strategies to help you improve your reading comprehension, critical thinking and study skills
• Offer tips for better organizing your work and managing assignments
• Review written responses to readings and facilitate you editing your own work

Starting on Sept. 2, the Academic Literacies Lab is available for in-person help for students Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Truxal Library Room 108. Online assistance is available Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 3 to 4 p.m. Directions to access the lab online are provided below.

Business and Accounting

Students enrolled in Financial Accounting (BPA-201) and Managerial Accounting (BPA-202) for the fall term can receive tutoring by appointment by completing the Request A Tutor form. Students will be matched with a tutor by email to schedule tutoring sessions.

Computer Technology

Students enrolled in computer technology (CTP and CTS) courses during the fall term can receive tutoring by appointment by completing the Request A Tutor form. Students will be matched with a tutor by email to schedule tutoring sessions.

Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute

Students within the Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute can receive in-person and virtual tutoring. Tutors are here to offer you guidance and tips on forming better study habits, improved note-taking, organizing your notes, better test-taking strategies or acing that research paper. The best part: they are specialists in the fields of criminal justice and homeland security! To sign up, complete the Coaching and Tutoring Interest Form.

Math

Students enrolled in developmental math courses through College Algebra (MAT-137) can receive math assistance Mondays and Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Careers Center Room 190.

Students can receive higher level math course assistance Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Truxal Library Room 102.

Students also may work with a peer tutor by completing the Request a Tutor form. Students will be matched with a tutor by email to schedule tutoring sessions.

Online tutoring is available through the Virtual Math Tutoring Center (VMTC) in Canvas. The VMTC is open Sundays through Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Below are instructions on how to access the Virtual Math Tutoring Center.

Science

Peer Tutoring

Students enrolled in science classes during the fall term can request a one-on-one peer tutor by completing the Tutor Request Form. Students will be matched with a tutor by email to schedule tutoring sessions.

Writing

Students can make an appointment for a real-time online writing consultation with a faculty member from the Virtual Writing Center. Appointments are available seven days a week at times ranging from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Starting on Sept. 2, students can meet with tutors in person at the Writing Center, located in Truxal Library Room 136. Hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Additional Resources

• Schedule a time to meet with our retention success coach to learn more about our campus academic resources, propose questions or give feedback about tutoring at the college. You also can discuss internal and external challenges that may impact your academic performance. Email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
• Students participating in the Student Achievement and Success Program can receive in-person and online tutoring assistance from faculty members in English and math. For details and schedules, email the Student Achievement and Success Program at [email protected].
• Nonnative English speakers in the English for Academic Purposes program can receive faculty-led tutoring through the English as a Second Language department.
• Don't forget that the Writing Center provides tutoring help in all subjects, with transfer and scholarship essays and more.