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Services for Students

 

TUTORING

Tutoring is available for the following courses:

BIO 101, 102, 103, 104, 315*, 412*

CHE 101, 102, 103, 104, 201, 202, 220, 315, 320*, 321*

FOS 313*

MAT 104, 105, 108, 141, 192, 241, 242, 301*

NSC 107

PHY 101, 102, 203, 204

TOX 313, 415*, 416*

*contingent upon tutor availability

You must be currently enrolled in a course in order to receive tutoring in it.  If you are repeating a math course, click here for information about the MAP program.

For tutoring in MAT100, MAT103, and CUNY CAT (Compass) preparation, please contact the Math Preparation Center.  For tutoring in STA250, please contact the Psychology department.  For tutoring in Economics, please contact the Economics department.  For tutoring in MATS095, please contact the SEEK tutoring center.  For GRE and other test prep, please contact the CSTEP coordinator (FOS majors) or the Continuing Education Program (all others).

Tutoring is done in small groups of up to two students per session.  Scheduling appointments in advance is strongly recommended.  Although we will try to accommodate walk-ins, our ability to do so is extremely limited.  Before you begin tutoring, please familiarize yourself with our center policies by clicking the approriate link on the menu to your right.

Tips for getting the most out of tutoring:

  1. Come for tutoring early and often.  Students who begin tutoring at the beginning of the semester typically do better than those who wait.  Similarly, students who come for tutoring regularly throughout the semester benefit more than those who attend only sporadically. 
  2. Book your appointments early.  During peak times, you may need to book at least a week in advance to get the times you want.
  3. Come prepared.  Please bring your classnotes and textbook.  Look over the readings and try the problems.  If you can, bring a list of specific questions.  The more you prepare, the more you will get out of the session.
  4. If you miss a class, please get notes from a classmate before your session.  Tutoring is not a substitute for attending class.

 

RESOURCE LIBRARY

The MSRC Resource Library contains required texts for all of the classes we tutor.  It also contains molecular models, rulers and a limited supply of calculators and safety goggles.  Some instructors deposit special materials in our library such as videos of lectures or exam keys.  A student ID is required to check out library resources, and all resources are due back by the close of business the same day.  Under no circumstances may materials be kept out overnight.  Please note that MSRC library resources are not to be used as a substitute for buying your own books, safety goggles, etc.  You are responsible for purchasing all of the required texts and materials for your classes! 

 

COMPUTER LAB

The MSRC computer lab comprises 24 workstations and a network printer.  Our computers run both Windows XP and Linux as well as a variety of general and course-specific software.  Computers are available for student use during the center’s regular hours of operation, except when the lab has been reserved for use by an instructor or for staff training.

Before using the computer lab, please familiarize yourself with our center policies by clicking the appropriate link on the menu to your right. 

 

STUDY TABLES

Tables are available for students to study independently or in groups.  Forming a study group is a great strategy for academic success.  We encourage you to use the center’s study tables to meet with your study group. 

 

Last updated August 3, 2009