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

The Academic Literacies Lab is available for in-person help for students Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Truxal Library Room 108. Online assistance is available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m., and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 9 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) can meet with a tutor 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 spring 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.

Engineering/Mechatronics

Starting Jan. 30, engineering technology students can receive open lab tutoring without an appointment on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CALT 350.

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.

Legal Studies

Legal Studies students can receive in-person tutoring in Careers Center Room 313 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. or drop in virtually via Zoom by appointment.

Math

Students enrolled in math courses at all levels have access to a variety of in‑person and virtual tutoring options. Whether you prefer face‑to‑face support, online drop‑in sessions or one‑on‑one assistance with a peer tutor, AACC offers multiple ways to support your learning.

Math Tutoring Master Schedule

Science

Peer Tutoring

Students enrolled in science classes during the fall semester can request a one-on-one peer tutor by clicking the Request A Tutor button and completing the Tutor Request Form. Also, staring Jan. 27, students enrolled in Fundamentals of Physics 1 (PHY-111) and Fundamentals of Physics 2 (PHY-112) can receive nonappointment tutoring in Careers Center Room 264 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Science Tutoring Center

Face-to-face faculty tutoring is offered by the School of Science, Technology and Education in Health and Life Sciences Building Room 129. For specific days, times and subjects for the current semester, refer to the Science Tutoring Center schedule.

Writing

Starting Jan. 21, 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 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Starting Jan. 26, students can meet with tutors in person at the Writing Center 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 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 tutoring@aacc.edu to schedule an appointment.
• Students enrolled in various biology, chemistry, physics, math and technology courses may attend Supplemental Instruction sessions for additional in-person and virtual assistance.
• 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 sasp@aacc.edu.
• 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.