Academic Tutoring Center – Let’s Learn Together!

Welcome to the Academic Tutoring Center (ATC) at CT State – Asnuntuck.  The Academic Tutoring Center is a FREE resource for current and prospective CT State students offering on-campus and online subject-specific tutoring, writing center tutoring, college study skills support, and general technology assistance.

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About the Academic Tutoring Center

Our friendly tutoring staff helps students with free subject-specific tutoring, writing center tutoring, college study skills support, and general technology assistance.  Whether you want help understanding an assignment, development a draft of an essay, or understanding a tough course concept, the ATC is here to help you achieve academic success.

ATC Tutors work with students in the following areas:

  • Math (All Courses)
  • English (All Courses)
  • Writing, Public Speaking & Presentations
  • Sciences (BIO, CHEM, PHYS)
  • Accounting
  • Computers and Information Systems (CSA)
  • Spanish
  • Reading, Note-Taking & Organization
  • Study Skills & Test Prep
  • Time Management

Need help in another area? Just ask us!  We’ve got an amazing team of tutors who will work hard to find you the right assistance.

The Academic Tutoring Center is in Room 119 in the CT State—Asnuntuck Library. 

 Monday  9:00 am – 7:00 pm
 Tuesday  9:00 am – 6:00 pm
 Wednesday  9:00 am – 7:00 pm
 Thursday  9:00 am – 7:00 pm
 Friday  9:00 am – 2:00 pm
 Saturday  9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Academic Tutoring Center works with students to promote academic success and enhance learning and retention. 

What to Expect: Tutors will prepare for your session by reviewing any materials or details you provided when scheduling. The tutor will begin each session by asking about your current assignment or learning goal and asking questions about the instructor’s criteria for evaluation. Each student’s needs are different, so each tutoring session will focus on your needs. Tutors are here to help, so be open about what you need help with so we can start where you are and build from there! 

Tutoring sessions last a maximum of 45 minutes. If you need more assistance after the session time is up, you can schedule a follow-up appointment. 

What We Expect from You: Tutors expect students to arrive on time and prepared for their tutoring session. Be prepared to work during the 45-minute session—you may be asked to try sample problems, do some brainstorming or drafting, or practice study skills techniques. Tutors expect you to have your assignment details or to be able to access them quickly in Blackboard.  

If you know you will miss your tutoring session, please contact the center by email at as-tutors@acc.commnet.edu or phone call 860-253-3164. Cancelling your session ahead of time will allow another student to benefit from that tutoring time slot.  

You can self-schedule tutoring appointments using TracCloud. If you prefer, we can help you schedule via phone, email, or walk-in.  

For a detailed guide for scheduling tutoring at CT State using TracCloud click HERE.

Self-Schedule: 

Call: 860-253-3169 

Email: as-tutors@acc.commnet.edu 

Walk-in: Room 119 in the Library 

Once an appointment has been scheduled in TracCloud, you will receive an email confirmation. If you are scheduled for an on-campus session, meet your tutor in Room 119 at the scheduled time. If you selected an online appointment, log in to TracCloud to access the online meeting link.

Canceling an Appointment:  You can cancel an appointment by logging in to TracCloud, selecting upcoming appointment you wish to cancel, and clicking on the “X” in the corner of the appointment box.

Students may submit an essay, written assignment or project, PowerPoint presentation, or a Blackboard discussion post for feedback from a professional writing tutor. 

Submit a Paper for Review: 

  • Check your email for your submission feedback within 2 business days. 

Please note that tutors will not rewrite, edit, or fix your paper for you. Tutors will point to areas where you can improve your writing and offer recommendations as well as links to resources that will help you revise it. 

If you have questions about the feedback or would like further assistance, we recommend scheduling an on-campus or online writing tutoring session. 

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 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 Director. 
  • Tutors may not assist a student with a quiz or test under any circumstance.  
  • Tutors reserve the right to reschedule a session if the student is too distracted or not prepared for the session. 
  • Students are encouraged to schedule one appointment at a time. However, recurring weekly tutoring appointments may be scheduled at the tutor’s recommendation.