Welcome to the Academic Centers for Enrichment (ACE)
Challenge + Support = Growth
ACE provides study skills support, help with Blackboard navigation, individual and group tutoring for most subjects taught at the College. Students can participate in study sessions led by ACE Students Leaders and receive assistance from peer tutors with projects and assignments.
For the Fall 2021 semester (September 9th, 2021 through December 21st, 2021), ACE is offering academic support on both the Lowell and Bedford campuses as well as online through Zoom Conferencing.
OPTIONS FOR TUTORING & ACADEMIC SUPPORT:
- Option 1 - Make an On-Campus Appointment with a Peer Tutor (In Person)
Click on Option 1 to choose the Tutoring Center where you would like to make an in-person appointment. If you are unsure on which is the appropriate Tutoring Center for your specific subject, you can CLICK HERE to check the locations, phone numbers, and schedules for various subjects.
- Option 2 - Request an Online Appointment with a Peer Tutor (Via Zoom)
Click on Option 2 to fill out and submit a request form for an online tutoring with a peer tutor. You will need to include information about the course/subject with which you need support, as well as your contact information, and availability.
PLEASE NOTE: Scheduling an online tutoring appointment can take up to 48 hours. You should not choose this option if you are looking for a same-day appointment. Also, requests that are submitted over the weekend will be addressed on Monday mornings
eTutoring is an online tutoring service with professional tutors that is available for all MCC Students during the Fall 2021 Semester (September 13th through December 17th, 2021). eTutoring offers support for the following subjects:
- Anatomy and Physiology (A&P)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Math
- Nursing
- Writing across all subjects (Writing Tutoring is synchronous and asynchronous)
For A&P, Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Nursing there is a schedule where students can join tutors synchronously to get questions answered in real-time. This is a "walk-in" service only, no appointments are necessary.
For Writing, There are synchronous and asynchronous options on eTutoring. Students can join real-time online writing labs (shown on the eTutoring schedule) or they can submit their writing assignments for review and a tutor will provide feedback within 48-72 hours.
INDEPENDENT LEARNING:
Grammar and Style Overview
The Grammar and Style Overview has been designed for English Language Learners. Join the ACE ELL Specialist on Mondays from 12:30-1:30pm or Thursdays 10:00-11:00am via Zoom for sessions.
To join Zoom session: Grammar and Style Overview
On Campus session will be held Wednesdays 12:30-1:30pm in LC406B, Cowan Center.
Online Learning Bootcamp
The Online Boot Camp offers students the opportunity to practice the skills necessary for success in an online course. There are also regularly scheduled live Boot Camp sessions on Zoom on Mondays at 2:30pm from September 13th through November 22nd, 2021 for students who have specific questions.
Watch this tutorial to learn how to enroll in the Boot Camp organization: How to Enroll in the Bootcamp
Join an ACE Staff member online on Mondays at 2:30pm via zoom if you need additional support.
To join Zoom session: Online Learning Boot Camp
Please email ACE@middlesex.mass.edu if you have any questions or call 978-656-3358