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Welcome to CT State Tutoring and Academic Support Services. Our mission is to help you become a more active and independent learner.

Centers on each campus provide free academic support services both in-person and online. These services vary from campus to campus. Services may include content/subject tutoring, writing tutoring, academic coaching, study labs and more.

Why is Tutoring Helpful?

Participating in tutoring is an active study strategy that allows you to work with someone who is knowledgeable about your class material in a one-on-one or group setting. Tutoring is effective because you get to work through challenging concepts and check your learning as you go.

tutor writes on whiteboard while students ask questions

Services by Campus

Tutoring and academic support services are available to current CT State students at any campus. If possible, we recommend that you access these services at the campus where your class is held or at your home campus. Choose your campus from the list below for more specific details about the tutoring resources available to you in person or online.

The Academic Tutoring Center at Asnuntuck

The Academic Tutoring Center (ATC) works with students to promote academic success and enhance learning and retention by offering free subject-specific tutoring, writing center tutoring, college study skills support and general technology assistance. Whether you need help understanding an assignment, developing an essay draft or understanding a tough course concept, the ATC is here to help you achieve academic success.

Location: Room 119 (inside the library)
Phone:
 860-253-3169
Email: as-tutors@ctstate.edu  

Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Please see instructions for accessing tutoring and submitting papers/assignments below.

Services We Offer

ATC Policies and Best Practices

The following policies and best practices allow the ATC to best serve all students. Exceptions to the policies below are at the discretion of the ATC staff and the availability of time and resources. 

  • Students are allowed one tutoring appointment per assignment per week.  
  • Students should not schedule two consecutive appointments for tutoring unless approved by an ATC staff member. 
  • A pattern of no-shows and/or late cancellations may result in a temporary suspension of appointment-making privileges until the student can meet with the ATC director. 
  • Tutors may not assist a student with a quiz or test under any circumstance.  
  • Tutors reserve the right to reschedule an appointment if the student is too distracted or unprepared. 
  • Students are encouraged to schedule one appointment at a time. However, recurring weekly tutoring appointments may be scheduled at the tutor’s recommendation. 

    The Academic Success Center at Capital

    No matter where you are in your academic journey, the Academic Success Center (ASC) can provide the support you need to reach your academic goals. Our friendly and knowledgeable tutors will nurture your enthusiasm for learning while helping you develop your skills and confidence.

    Location: Rooms 408, 409 and 412 (Fourth floor)
    Phone: 860-906-5200
    Email:
     CA-ASC@ctstate.edu

    Hours
    Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
    Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Services We Offer

    The Center for Educational Services at Gateway

    The Center for Educational Services (CES) provides academic support in the form of tutoring, distance proctoring for online and paper-based exams from other institutions and a staffed computer lab.

    Services We Offer

    Location: Room S205 (Second floor of the South Building)
    Phone: 203-285-2519 or 203-285-2217
    Email:
     gw-tutoring@gwcc.commnet.edu

    Hours
    Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
    Friday: 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. 

    On-Campus/In-Person Tutoring Schedule
    Room S212

    Monday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Tuesday: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Wednesday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Thursday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

    Virtual Tutoring Appointments
    Via WebEx or Teams
    Tuesday:
    4–8 p.m.
    Wednesday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
    Thursday: 4–8 p.m.
    Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
    Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

    The Academic Support Center at Housatonic

    The Academic Support Center (ASC) at Housatonic offering free tutoring for all CT State students including writing tutoring for all courses, subject tutoring for most courses (see below for more), and help with Blackboard and basic computer skills. For the fastest assistance, please visit us in person or give us a call at 203-332-5019.

    Location: Lafayette Hall, Room B152
    Phone: 203-332-5019
    Email: HC-TutoringCenter@ctstate.edu

    Office Hours
    Fall and Spring Semesters
    Monday-Thursday:
    9 a.m.-7 p.m.
    Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Winter and Summer Sessions
    Monday-Friday:
    9 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Tutoring hours vary by semester.


    Services We Offer

    ASC Policies and Procedures

    • Students may schedule their own appointments through TracCloud at https://ctstate.traccloud.com. Self-scheduled appointments are limited to 1 per subject per week.
    • Students may request additional appointments by contacting the ASC on the day of the requested additional appointment. For example, a student who had an appointment for math on a Monday may contact the ASC on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, to request additional appointments if available.
    • Drop-in tutoring and workshops do not count against the appointment scheduling limits.
    • Tutoring appointments are mostly 45 minutes but may also be 30 minutes or 60 minutes depending on tutor schedules. · Students may cancel or reschedule appointments on TracCloud at https://ctstate.traccloud.com or by contacting the ASC. Cancellation within 24 hours is appreciated.
    • An appointment will be considered a “No show” if the student has not arrived in-person or online more than 10 minutes after the start time of the appointment. Students may contact the ASC to let the cente know they will be late and hold the appointment time. If not contacted, the ASC will consider the appointment a “no show” and the tutor may be reassigned to assist another student as needed.
    • More than 3 no shows may result in a student not being able to schedule appointments. The student will need to meet with the ASC Director to discuss and have scheduling privileges reinstated.

    The Academic Support Center at Manchester

    Learning new subject matter in college classes can be challenging, and sometimes you may need assistance. Tutors in the Academic Support Center equip students with the right strategies needed to improve skills in writing, critical thinking, studying, mathematics and course content.

    The Academic Support Center offers free tutoring to students enrolled at CT State Manchester. Tutors are generally available in the following areas: 

    • Accounting
    • Biology 
    • Chemistry 
    • Computers 
    • Economics 
    • English/ESOL/Writing (all subjects) 
    • Mathematics (all areas) 
    • Physics 
    • Psychology 

    Tutoring in other subjects is also available if tutors are available.  

    Individual Tutoring Appointments are available in person on campus and online via Teams. You can schedule an appointment online, call or walk in.

    Tutoring services are free to currently enrolled CT State Manchester students. Appointments may be booked in subjects/courses you are currently taking. You will need your CT State login credentials to schedule a tutoring appointment and use the walk-in tutoring spaces.

    Location: SSC L282
    Phone:
    860-512-2610
    Email: mcctutoring@manchestercc.edu 

    Hours
    Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

    *Note: Remote tutoring via Teams videoconference is available at times in addition to the general office hours.

    Services We Offer

    ASC Policies and Best Practices

    • Students may book two tutoring appointments per week for each course they are enrolled in. Additional appointments may be booked if space is available. 
    • Appointments should not be made back-to-back for the same subject. 
    • Cancellations must be made at least two hours prior to the appointment. You may cancel or reschedule your appointment by clicking “Reschedule” in your confirmation email or calling our front desk at 860-512-2610. 
    • Tutoring is not available for tests or exams without written permission from the professor. 

    Note: We may cancel bookings that do not adhere to these policies. 

      Work at the Manchester Tutoring Center

      Minimum Qualifications

      The Academic Support Center is committed to providing quality tutoring to MCC students. Peer tutors must meet minimum criteria to be eligible to apply. Applicants must:

      • Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
      • Have taken the course they are tutoring and received a grade of B or better
      • Be recommended by at least one faculty member
      • Have excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen as well as to communicate orally with clarity
      • Be willing to help other students build their skills and “do for themselves” rather than doing the work for students
      • Participate in tutor training

      Earn While You Learn

      The ASC realizes that for all students the priority is their own education. We encourage peer tutors to study on our time if there are no student appointments or requests for tutoring at that time. Enjoy the experience of helping others, sharpen your own academic and communication skills, study for your own courses, and earn money at the same time! Consider applying to be a peer tutor.

      For More Information

      Email Academic Support Center Director Brian Cleary at brian.cleary@ctstate.edu

      The Academic Success Center at Middlesex

      The Academic Success Center is available for in-person and online tutoring for Middlesex students. We are committed to helping you achieve your academic goals. Through individualized and group tutoring, we help students work toward their potential in a welcoming and encouraging environment where learning is the priority, personal growth and development are nurtured, and long-term success is supported. Our goal is to help students become confident and competent independent learners.

      Location: Learning Commons (inside library), Chapman Hall, Room 701A
      Phone:
      860-343-5770
      Email: lisa.knappwilson@ctstate.edu

      Hours
      In-Person Tutoring
      Monday - Wednesday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
      Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
      Friday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

      Online Tutoring
      Monday - Wednesday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
      Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
      Friday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
      Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

      Services We Offer

      ASC Policies and Best Practices

      All students utilizing the services of the ASC agree to abide by these policies and agree to the consequences of policy violations.

      • Cancelations: To cancel an appointment, please email Lisa Knapp-Wilson at lknapp-wilson@mxcc.edu or cancel via your Bookings confirmation email. Students are advised to cancel within 24 hours of their appointment’s scheduled start time. However, the ASC recognizes that sometimes advanced notice is not possible. Appointments canceled within three hours of the appointment’s scheduled start time (or within 15 minutes after the appointment has already started) are considered late cancellations. In the event the student attempts to contact the ASC to cancel an appointment outside the ASC’s operating hours (or the ASC supervisor or other staff member is unavailable to cancel the appointment at the specified time), students are advised to leave a message on the ASC’s voice-mail system, 860-343- 5770. Students will not be unfairly penalized for unsuccessful cancellation attempts that may result due to internal communication errors or staffing discrepancies.
      • No Shows: Students with tutoring appointments have fifteen minutes to arrive for their intended appointment. If you do not arrive within 15 minutes of your appointment’s scheduled start time, you will be considered a no-show. Tutors aren't obligated to meet with a student who arrives more than 15 minutes late for their appointment, but they may still choose to do so at their discretion.

      All no-show and late-cancellation occurrences are reported through the Academic Success Center’s appointment scheduling and data-keeping system. The following outlines permissible actions when multiple no-show and/or late cancelations occur:

      1. A combination of three no-shows and/or late cancelations within a semester or term period will result in a warning email from the director or assistant director of the ASC. This email can only be sent to the student’s college email account and cannot be emailed to personal email addresses, even if that email address is on file with the ASC.
      2. Any additional no-shows and/or late cancellations will result in a temporary suspension of appointment-making privileges until the student meets with the director to clarify the policy. Appointment-making privileges will be restored at the conclusion of the meeting/conversation to clarify the policy.
      3. Any subsequent no-show and/or late cancellations may result in a permanent revocation of appointment-making privileges. Affected students may still utilize drop-in tutoring (subsequent to tutor availability). Appointment-making privileges will be restored at the beginning of the following semester/term.

      Academic Center for Excellence at Naugatuck Valley

      The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) is dedicated to helping all Naugatuck Valley students succeed through in-person and online tutoring, technology and study spaces. Students who visit the ACE are more likely to reach their academic goals. The ACE is your free on-campus resource providing a number of services to help you, including:

      • math lab 
      • writing center 
      • ESL tutoring 
      • computers 
      • drop-in homework help 
      • make-up testing location 
      • tip sheets on college survival skills 
      • study area 
      • meeting space 
      • academic skills workshops 
      • e-Tutoring 
      • modified supplemental instruction classrooms (M-SI space)
      • ask tutors questions

      Location: Waterbury: Ekstrom Hall, Room E500, Danbury: D-201
      Phone:
      203-596-8729
      Waterbury: 203-575-8073
      Danbury: 203-437-9699
      Email: robert.sheftel@ctstate.edu
      ACE YouTube channel

      Hours
      Monday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
      Tuesday: 9 a.m.-7 pm.
      Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
      Friday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (limited services available)
      Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

      Services We Offer

      Academic Success at Northwestern

      Tutoring is available on the Northwestern campus in person and virtually.

      Location: Founders Hall, Room 307
      Phone:
      860-738-6351
      Email: laura.mccarthy@ctstate.edu

      Services We Offer

      The Tutoring Center at Norwalk

      During Winter Session, the Tutoring Center Norwalk will be open for study space and computer use only. Limited on-line appointments may be available during winter session. In-person tutoring, drop-in tutoring and paper submissions will resume Spring '25 session.

      The Tutoring Center offers free subject tutoring, writing tutoring, basic computer skills tutoring and academic skills coaching for current students. You can also borrow a calculator at the Tutoring Center (W110) and reserve a study room in the Learning Commons (W117).

      Click here to learn how to make an appointment online. You may also call us or stop by W110 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available both in-person and online. Drop-in tutoring hours (no appointment required) are available for some subjects.

      Location: West Campus, Room W110
      Phone:
      203-857-7205
      Email: tutoringcenter@norwalk.edu

      Winter Session Hours
      Monday-Thursday:
      9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
      Friday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

      Services We Offer

      Types of Tutors

      Faculty Tutors are current faculty members who, in addition to teaching, volunteer at the Tutoring Center.

      Professional Tutors are tutors who have degrees in and/or have worked in the fields in which they tutor.

      ESL Specialists are professional tutors who have substantial current or prior experience teaching ESOL classes to adult English language learners

      Peer (Student) Tutors are current students who have been identified by instructors as students who excelled in the subject area they tutor. They also have strong communication skills and have completed new tutor training, so they understand tutoring techniques and practices. 

      PASS Tutors are student tutors who, in addition to holding tutoring appointments in the Tutoring or Writing Center, attend class or lab and assist students with practicing course concepts in the classroom.

      Work at the Norwalk Tutoring Center

      CRLA International Tutor Training Program Certification

      Gain transferrable skills and experience that will look great on your resume! Our tutor training program is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). Training is required for all new hires.

      Use the applications below to apply for a student tutor or student office assistant position. We do most of our hiring toward the end of the semester for the upcoming semester.

      Note the positions below are for current students only.

      The Learning Center at Quinebaug Valley

      The Learning Center provides free academic support to Quinebaug Valley students taking classes on either the Danielson campus or at the Willimantic Center.

      Danielson Campus
      Location: Room C232
      Phone:
      860-932-4051
      Email: erica.michalski@ctstate.edu

      Hours
      Monday and Wednesday: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
      Tuesday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
      Thursday:
      9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
      Friday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
      See Testing Center hours below in the "Testing in the Learning Center" section.

      Willimantic
      Location: Room 105
      Phone:
      860-336-0900
      Email: erica.michalski@ctstate.edu

      Hours
      Tuesday
      : 2:30-5:30 p.m.
      Wednesday: 2-6 p.m.

      Friday: 1-4 p.m.

      Services We Offer

      Tutoring and Academic Success Centers at Three Rivers

      The Tutoring and Academic Success Center (TASC) is a collaborative team of faculty, staff, and students providing a learner-centered environment that facilitates improved performance and persistence for all students.

      Along with responsive, accessible, and supportive tutoring for all levels of learners, we:

      • sponsor many types of academic support including one-on-one, group and in-class tutoring
      • provide course-specific presentations on research and writing
      • support faculty by providing additional resources in and out of the classroom

      Location: C-Wing Corridor, Room C-113
      Phone: 860-215-9082
      Email: TASC@trcc.commnet.edu or 
      TRWritingCenter@ctstate.edu

      Hours
      Monday:
      9 a.m.– 8 p.m.
      Tuesday: 9 a.m.– 8 p.m.
      Wednesday: 9 a.m.– 8 p.m.
      Thursday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
      Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

      Services We Offer

      TASC Policies and Best Practices

      • Students may book two tutoring appointments per week for each course they are enrolled in. Additional appointments may be booked if space is available. 
      • Appointments should not be made back-to-back for the same subject. 
      • Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the appointment. You may cancel or reschedule your appointment by calling our scheduling desk at 860-215-9082 or sending an email to TASC@trcc.commnet.edu  
      • Tutoring is not generally available for tests or exams without written permission from the instructor. 
      • TASC staff members may cancel bookings that do not adhere to these policies. 

        Academic Success and Tutoring Center at Tunxis

        The Academic Success and Tutoring Center fosters student success by providing support services designed to help you develop your learning and academic skills, as well as enhance your understanding of college demands.

        Location: Room 6-109
        Phone:
        860-773-1530
        Email: tx-asc@ctstate.edu

        Hours
        Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

        Services We Offer