At AACC, we are committed to your success, which is why we offer a wealth of tutoring and related support services for you.

We encourage you to take advantage of the full-time tutoring faculty, adjuncts, peer tutors, study groups, computer labs and online support at your disposal. While some tutoring options offer general guidance, others are intended for specific areas of study, such as math, English, reading and science. Don’t forget to meet with your instructor on a regular basis, connect with an advisor and/or take advantage of one of our many tutoring options.

Bottom line, if you want a head start in your studies or if you're struggling in a specific course, the sooner you tap into these resources, the faster we can get you back on track and help you stay there.

Academic Literacies

The Academic Literacies Lab can help you better understand what you read and so much more. Our tutors will:

• Provide strategies to help you improve your reading comprehension, critical thinking and study skills
• Give you tips for better organizing your work and managing your time
• Review your written responses to readings and help you edit your own work

The Academic Literacies Lab is available for in-person help for students Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Truxal Library Room 108. Online assistance is available Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Directions to access the lab online are provided below.

Business and Accounting

Students enrolled in Financial Accounting (BPA-201) and Managerial Accounting (BPA-202) for the fall term can receive tutoring by appointment by completing the Request A Tutor form. Students will be matched with a tutor by email to schedule tutoring sessions.

Computer Technology

Students enrolled in computer technology (CTP and CTS) courses during the fall term can request one-on-one peer tutor by clicking the Request A Tutor button and completing the Tutor Request Form.

Engineering/Mechatronics

Engineering technology students can receive open lab tutoring without an appointment on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CALT 350.

Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute

Students within the Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute can receive in-person and virtual tutoring. Tutors are here to offer you guidance and tips on forming better study habits, improved note-taking, organizing your notes, better test-taking strategies or acing that research paper. The best part: they are specialists in the fields of criminal justice and homeland security! To sign up, complete the Coaching and Tutoring Interest Form.

Legal Studies

Legal studies students can receive in-person tutoring in Careers Center Room 313 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Students can receive virtual tutoring via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Also, students can schedule a time to meet with a tutor by appointment by emailing Associate Professor Mary Bachkosky.

Students also have the following options for additional assistance:

• Students may (1) drop in without an appointment, (2) message in Canvas for real-time answers or (3) call 410-777-1391 to chat directly.
• Each student has up to 15 minutes to meet or chat with the instructor during office hours if another student is waiting.
• Students may schedule a specific time to meet with the instructor during office hours to avoid a wait or to schedule a longer session.
• By email: Send draft work to Associate Professor Mary Bachkosky via email at mmbachkosky@aacc.edu for feedback.

Math

Students can receive math assistance Mondays through Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Truxal Library Room 102. Math tutoring is also available at The Sarah E. Carter Building at Glen Burnie Town Center Room 315 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Students enrolled in developmental math courses can receive math assistance Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Careers Center Room 190.

Students also may work with a peer tutor by clicking on the orange Request A Tutor button. You'll be matched with a one-on-one tutor.

Tutoring is available through the Virtual Math Tutoring Center (VMTC) in Canvas. The VMTC is open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.

Below are instructions on how to access the Virtual Math Tutoring Center.

Science

Peer Tutoring

Students enrolled in science classes during the fall term can request a one-on-one peer tutor by clicking the Request A Tutor button and completing the Tutor Request Form.

Science Tutoring Center

Face-to-face faculty tutoring is offered by the School of Science, Technology and Education in Health and Life Sciences Building Room 129. For specific days, times and subjects for the current term, refer to the Science Tutoring Center schedule.

Writing

Students can make an appointment for a real-time online writing consultation with a faculty member from the Virtual Writing Center. Appointments are available seven days a week at times ranging from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Tutoring is available on college holidays.

Students can meet with tutors in person at the Writing Center, located in Truxal Library Room 136. Hours are Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Hours are in place from Sept. 3 through Dec. 14. The center is closed for Thanksgiving from 4 p.m. Nov. 27 through 9 a.m. Dec. 2.

Students can remotely drop in with questions and video conference with a tutor to review your drafts. This will be available Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Hours are in place from Sept. 3 through Dec. 14. This service is closed for Thanksgiving from 4 p.m. Nov. 27 through 9 a.m. Dec. 2.

Additional Resources

• Schedule a time to meet with our retention success coach to learn more about our campus academic resources, propose questions or give feedback about tutoring at the college. You also can discuss internal and external challenges that may impact your academic performance. Email tutoring@aacc.edu to schedule an appointment.
• Students participating in the Student Achievement and Success Program can receive in-person and online tutoring assistance from faculty members in English and math. For details and schedules, email the Student Achievement and Success Program at sasp@aacc.edu.
• Nonnative English speakers in the English for Academic Purposes program can receive faculty-led tutoring through the English as a Second Language department.
• Don't forget that the Writing Center provides tutoring help in all subjects, with transfer and scholarship essays and more.