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Century College offers a variety of academic support resources which students can use at no cost to help them achieve their academic goals.
We want you to be successful. Take advantage of the many academic resources available to you, including our Academic Resource Centers, Online Tutoring, and TRIO.
Learn more about our variety of academic support resources below!
Online Academic Support
Online Tutoring
Studying that fits your schedule
24/7 online tutoring for Century College students!
Century College offers free tutoring, on demand, through Tutor.com. Tutors are always available, even late at night when your instructor or campus tutors may not be. This tutoring service is easy to use and can be accessed on any device that connects to the internet.
When you log-on to Tutor.com you'll be able to:
- Connect with over 3,000 qualified tutors
- View replays of previous sessions
- Drop off an essay for review and feedback
- Save your favorite tutors and see their schedule of availability
- Access services from your mobile phone or tablet
Access Tutor.com by logging on to your course page through D2L and selecting Resources and then Tutoring from Tutor.com.
Academic Resource Centers
Academic Support Center
Service Information
We are here to help, in-person or online!
Peer Tutors are available in a variety of disciplines to all Century College students.
Schedule an In-Person Tutoring Appointment
Sign up here to book an in-person tutoring appointment. In-person tutoring takes place in the West Academic Support Center (W2460) or the East Academic Support Center (E2541).
Schedule a Virtual Tutoring Appointment
Sign up here to book an online tutoring appointment through Zoom. For online appointments, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link prior to your scheduled appointment.
Hours
East & West Academic Support Centers
Monday - Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8am - 12:00 pm
*Virtual and Peer Tutor schedules may vary. Click the link above to view tutor schedules and to sign up for an appointment.
Tutors Linked to Classes
Tutors Linked to Classes (TLC) is a faculty-driven program that links a tutor to specific English, Math, Reading, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, and Science courses. The TLC Tutor attends the course they are assigned to and provides tutoring specifically to the students in the courses to which they are assigned.
Learn more about the Tutors Linked to Classes program including how to apply to be a tutor or request a TLC tutor for your class.
Applying to be a Tutor
Complete the Tutor Employment Application if you are interested in becoming a TLC or peer tutor.
Minimum requirements:
- Grade of B or better in the course
- Faculty recommendation
- During fall and spring semester, must be enrolled for a a minimum of 6 credits
- If eligible, must have a current FAFSA on file with the college
Contact
Beth Timmerman, Director of Tutors Linked to Classes and Peer Tutoring
beth.timmerman@century.edu
651-747-4011
ESOL Center
Hours
Fall 2022
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30-4:30 pm | 7:30-4:30 pm | 7:30-4:30 pm | 7:30-4:30 pm |
8:00-2:30 pm Virtual only |
CLOSED |
Contact
Peder Hoffman, Coordinator and Lab Technician
West Campus, Room 3220
651-747-4039
ESOL Center
Schedule an In-Person or Virtual Appointment
Sign up here to book an appointment in person in West Campus 3220 or on Zoom. For online appointments, you will receive the Zoom link in the appointment email you receive.
Overview
Century College's ESOL Center consists of a small computer lab and study space inside the computer lab, W3222. Students may also use the West Campus Computer Lab close by in W3165. The ESOL lab assistant and peer tutors are also available to help students connect to appropriate resources in the College, such as the Intercultural Club, financial aid, and multicultural activities
Our ESOL Center assists bilingual and multilingual students in adjusting to college academic and social life. ESOL students can get help with:
- Vocabulary development
- Note taking
- Writing
- Grammar
- Reading
- Listening & speaking in English
- American culture
The Center also offers:
- ESOL tutoring
- Study groups
- Contact with English-speaking volunteers
- A place to meet other students
ESOL Advisor
Our ESOL Advisor is available to help any non-native English speaker at Century College, even if you have never taken ESOL classes. If you are struggling with any aspect of college–classes, studying, registration, financial aid–and don't know where to go, please visit the ESOL Advisor, located in the Advising & Counseling Center on the West Campus in W2410. We can answer your questions and guide you to the right places on campus to get the help you need.
Language Lab
Hours
Closed during Summer Semester 2022.
Overview
The Language Laboratory is a key resource for Century College students in the pursuit of communicative proficiency in a foreign language as well as intercultural understanding and appreciation.
Contact
West Campus, Room 1190
651-779-3978
The Language Lab
Services
- The opportunity to converse with fluent speakers of Chinese, Spanish, and ASL.
- Support for classroom assignments and assigned laboratory work
- The opportunity to participate in intercultural clubs and culturally focused events
- Exposure to language and cultural materials
- The opportunity to build community among classmates
Resources
- Weekly conversational groups with fluent speakers
- Educational software
- Supplemental worksheets and publications
- Foreign language books, magazines, and videos
Mathematics Resource Center
Hours
In Person
Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 6 pm
Friday: 8 am - 12 pm
Virtual
Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 6 pm
Friday: 8 am -12 pm and 1 - 4:30 pm
Contact
West Campus, Room 3315
651-779-3375
Mathematics Resource Center
Online Math Center
The Online Math Center is now available! To access, please self-register for "Online Math Center" on Desire2Learn.
Overview
The Century College Mathematics Resource Center is available to all Century College students currently enrolled in a Century mathematics course. The Center is staffed by mathematics professionals and qualified tutors available to give you assistance with your daily assignments.
Help is available on a drop-in basis and no appointment is necessary. Century College Students enrolled at any level of mathematics are encouraged to come in for assistance or to study.
Resources
- Worksheets
- Reference books
- Khan Academy
- Wolfam Alpha
- Purple Math
- Simulations
- Printer
- Scanner
- Desmos
- MathTV
- GeoGebra
Reading & Student Success Center
The Reading & Student Success Center happily supports ALL students! Come in or meet virtually!
On-Campus Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Contact
Denise Roth, PhD
West Campus, Room 3250
(651) 779-3351
Create Appointments
https://century.mywconline.com/ , email: denise.roth@century.edu, OR Drop In!
Overview
The Century Reading Student Success Center is OPEN to ALL students! The Reading Student Success Center provides help and assistance to all students navigating through D2L, coursework, and reading and writing assignments.
Services
- Skills development in reading strategies
- Practice in reading efficiently
- Help with learning styles and study strategies
- Support in test taking
- Course specific help for RDNG and STSC
- Computers/laptops/printers/headphones
- Contemporary Reading Collection
- Quiet study space for individuals or groups
Resources
Science Resource Center
Service Information
The Science Resource Center (E2790) is open for drop-in tutoring.
Watch to learn about our services!
Hours
Monday: 8am-5pm
Tuesday: 8am-5pm
Wednesday: 8am-2pm, 3-5pm
Thursday: 8am-4:30pm
Friday: Closed
**The Science Resource Center will be closed on October 20 and October 21 due to no classes meeting during MEA.**
Contact
Overview
The Science Resource Center offers tutoring to Century students taking a science course (tutors currently available for Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Engineering classes).
Access the Tutoring Schedule for available courses and times.
Resources and Services
- Computer tutorials
- Textbooks and practice problem sets
- Models and laboratory practice
- Reference books
Writing Center
Getting Help
To make an appointment or find out when drop-in help is available, click here to register with The Writing Center. Students can also request drop-in help during open hours.
Overview
The Century College Writing Center is an open and inclusive space where writers of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities are welcome.
The Writing Center provides face-to-face and online asynchronous consultations and tutoring to Century College students, faculty, staff, and alumnae.
Contact
West Campus, Room 3280
651-779-3400
Regular Hours
Monday: 8am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8am - 5pm
Thursday: 8am - 5pm
Friday: 8am - 12pm
Online face-to-face and online asynchronous consultations and tutoring.
TRIO at Century College
TRIO Programs
Century College hosts three grant-funded TRIO programs: Student Support Services (SSS), Educational Talent Search (ETS), and Upward Bound (UB), as well as a Veterans Services Center for students who are currently or have served in the armed forces.
Learn more about the programs, and which one might be right for you!