Tutoring & Support
The Tutoring Center will help you to strengthen your study skills and review course content. Our tutors have varying specializations that include Math, Physics, Chemistry, and more! Stop by for an in person appointment or join one of our virtual options below. You can also get a few of your classmates together to join you in one of our Virtual Group Study Rooms. We are here to help you get the most out of your education and ace those exams!
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide a positive and encouraging learning environment to meet students’ academic needs, enhance outcomes, and increase engagement through flexible tutoring modalities and campus partnerships.
Vision Statement:
Our vision is to be a thriving academic support center using creative tutoring approaches and campus collaborations to promote our students’ full academic potential and future success.
Culture Statement:
Create a comfortable, accepting, inviting space where students can feel good.
Subjects Offered
Math • Biology • Physics • Accounting • Chemistry • Computer Science • Graphic Design • Nursing Math • Occupational Therapy • Psychology • And More!
Get Started
Get support in your classes in person or virtually with a live tutor using audio and video to help you get the academic support you need to ace your classes.
Fall tutoring is available Monday, September 16 to Friday, December 20.
Algebra and Trigonometry Review for Calculus I
Location: Tutoring Center (Technology Center, Room 8340
Review Session Series for students enrolled in Calculus I classes with Professors Kolka and Matcovich
Wednesday, November 13, 1 – 2 pm
Trigonometry Review:
- Degrees and Radians
- Evaluating Trigonometric Expressions using the Unit Circle, Special Right Triangles, Reference Angles
- Solving Basic Trigonometric Equations
- Basic graphs
Thursday, November 14, 2 – 3 pm
- Functions
- Analyzing Word Problems
RCC Tutoring and Science Learning Centers
P: 845 574 4503 E: [email protected] ~ Technology Center, Room 8340
No appointment needed. All tutoring is FREE! Visit the 
Tutoring link in myRCC for more.
Study Tips and Resources for Nursing Students
Location: Tutoring Center (Technology Center, Room 8340
For students enrolled in the RCC Nursing Program, a review of successful study tips and resources to prepare for course work and exams.
Wednesday, November 13, 5 – 6 pm
RCC Tutoring and Science Learning Centers
P: 845 574 4503 E: [email protected] ~ Technology Center, Room 8340
No appointment needed. All tutoring is FREE! Visit the Tutoring link in myRCC for more.
**You can also drop-in for an in-person session during the listed business hours by visiting us in the Technology Center, Room 8340. No appointment is necessary for a drop-in session.
Instructions for logging in to TutorTrac to make an appointment or view drop in schedules by course:
- Login to your myRCC student portal account
- Click on the “TutorTrac” icon under “My Apps”
- Click on the “Search Availability’’ button in the upper left
- Under “Center” choose: “Main Campus Tutoring Center” for in-person and virtual appointment and drop-in availability
- Under “Sections” choose the course you want help with
- Scroll to bottom and click the “Search” button
- Find an appointment time that is right for you.
- Available appointments are indicated in green and yellow.
- Drop in hours are indicated in blue. Just “drop in” during those times, no appointment needed.
- Click on the appointment time you want
- Check the “Weekly” appointment box to reserve your spot each week.
OR - Uncheck the “weekly” box if you would like a one-time appointment
- Check the “Weekly” appointment box to reserve your spot each week.
- Add your phone number and click “Save”
- A confirmation email will be sent to your college-issued Outlook email. You can also view the appointment on your TutorTrac home page.
Fall Tutoring Monday, September 16 through Friday, December 20, 2024
Please note: Most virtual sessions are now taking place on Teams. When joining a Teams session, do not select “Continue on this Browser.” You need to select “Join on the Teams app” or download the app if you don’t have it installed on your device as shown in the following screenshot.
Math Drop in (no appointment needed)
Use link to join: Math Drop In Tutoring
Math:
Mondays: 11 am – 6 pm
Tuesdays: 12 pm – 6 pm
Wednesdays: 11 am – 6 pm
Thursdays: 12 pm – 6 pm
MORE! View additional in-person availability or make an appointment via Tutoring link in myRCC.
Chemistry Virtual Drop in (no appointment needed)
Use this link to join: Chemistry Drop In Tutoring
Wednesdays: 11 am – 2 pm
Nursing: Drop In (no appointment needed): NUR 103, NUR 118, NUR 146, NUR 252
Tuesdays: 8 am – 9 am
Use this link to join: Nursing Drop In Tutoring
Tutoring for additional subjects is available in TracCloud
Biology, Computer Science…and more!
View availability and make all appointments via the Tutoring link on your My Apps card in myRCC.
All schedules are subject to change
There is MORE!!!
Virtual tutoring is available 24/7!
Scroll down for additional virtual options and subjects with our partners STAR-NY and ThinkingStorm.
RCC Tutoring Center, Technology Center Room 8340
Phone: 845-574-4503 ~ email: [email protected]
Summer Tutoring June 4 through August 8, 2024
Summer virtual drop-in tutoring opens Tuesday, June 4.
Please note: Most virtual sessions are now taking place on Teams. When joining a Teams session, do not select “Continue on this Browser.” You need to select “Join on the Teams app” or download the app if you don’t have it installed on your device as shown in the following screenshot.
Math Virtual Drop In (no appointment needed)
Use link to join: Math Drop In Tutoring
Math (Virtual):
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Chemistry Virtual Drop in (no appointment needed)
Link to join: Chemistry Drop In Tutoring
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
What to Bring to Tutoring
- Books and Textbooks for Your Class
- Class Notes
- Syllabus
- Your Questions
- Student ID
- Course Name
- Course Number on Your Schedule
Additional Virtual Tutoring Options
Evening Tutoring Option
STAR-NY is a consortium of SUNY colleges and universities that have joined together to share resources and expertise to better meet student needs for online tutoring.
Fall tutoring through STAR-NY runs September 1 – December 12 and is available Sunday – Thursday, 7 pm – midnight.
Subjects Covered
Accounting • Biology • Chemistry • Computer Science • Economics • Math • Nursing • Nursing Math • Physics • Psychology • Writing
Subjects Covered for Summer Sessions
Math and Writing
24/7 Online Tutoring
ThinkingStorm will assist with 24/7 online academic support with a virtual chat option to share your questions. ThinkingStorm is available within D2L Brightspace. Each student will have a total of 4 hours of tutoring for the semester and each session will be 30 minutes, which means you will have a total of 8 sessions for the semester.
SUBJECTS COVERED
Math • Writing • Science • Health Sciences • Business • Other Topics • Adobe Creative Suite • Microsoft Office • Programming • 3D Animation • And More!
GET STARTED
- Log in to myRCC and click the D2L Brightspace link
under My Apps - Click the ThinkingStorm link in your Brightspace course
- Use ThinkingStorm’s menu to connect to online tutoring
Questions? Please contact ThinkingStorm Support
877-889-5996 or [email protected]
Science Learning Center
The Science Learning Center (SLC) is designed to support students enrolled in any science or allied health course at RCC. The Center is equipped with models, slides, microscopes, and software. The objective of the SLC is to allow our students time outside of the classroom to review and enhance their understanding of the topics discussed during their lectures and labs. Free tutoring is also available.
Group Study
Get a group of your classmates together and reach out to the Tutoring Center to create a Virtual Group Study Room via Blackboard. One of the best ways to do this is to contact your professor to get a few students from your class who are interested in creating a study group to make friends and practice what you learned in class together. Request in advance by emailing [email protected]. If you have any questions about booking a Virtual Group Study Room, call the Tutoring Center at 845-574-4503 or email [email protected].
Reading & Writing Center
The Reading and Writing Center (RWC) helps students, faculty and staff at Rockland Community College to become stronger readers and writers. Anyone may come to the RWC for assistance with reading and writing assignments from any course. Click here to learn more about the Reading & Writing Center.
Become a Tutor
Our student tutors ensure that students seeking tutoring have a positive learning experience and help them gain the knowledge and skills relevant to their academic goals.
Responsibilities for Student Tutors
- Provide academic support to students
- Learn strategies to promote independent learning
- Provide support to fellow student tutors
- Adhere to weekly work schedule
- Model professionalism
What You Need to Apply
- Transcript – with a B+ or better for any class you are applying to tutor
- Letters of Recommendation – from the professor of the course you are applying to tutoring
- Official RCC Schedule – for the semester of your employment
Contact Information
Tutoring & Science Learning Center
Technology Center, Room 8340
845-574-4503
[email protected]
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
Tutoring Hours:
Monday – Friday, 10 am – 7 pm
Science Learning Center Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Ashari J. James, Director of Academic Support Services
Pam Gerstheimer, Coordinator