STEM Learning Center

For help with introductory science, technology, engineering, math, accounting, or economics courses:

On Campus - Drop In
Linganore Hall L226, in the Gladhill Learning Commons
May 13 – June 12, 2022: CLOSED/OFFLINE
June 13 – August 9, 2022: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Monday, Friday and Saturday: Online Services Only

Online - By Appointment
June 13 – August 9, 2022: Peer and professional FCC tutors lead sessions via Zoom. Day, evening, Friday, and Saturday appointments available, depending on the course. Step-by-Step Guide to Online Tutoring.
 

Tutoring & Writing Center

For help with any writing in all courses, research, study skills coaching, and beginning American Sign Language or Spanish:

On Campus - Drop In
Linganore Hall L226, in the Gladhill Learning Commons
May 13 – June 12, 2022: CLOSED/OFFLINE
June 13 – August 9, 2022: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Monday, Friday and Saturday: Online Services Only
Note: All American Sign Language tutoring will be conducted online.

Online - By Appointment
June 13 – August 9, 2022: Peer and professional FCC tutors lead sessions via Zoom. Day, evening, Friday, and Saturday appointments available, depending on the course. Step-by-Step Guide to Online Tutoring.
 

Can’t find FCC tutoring to fit your schedule?

ThinkingStorm^® Online Tutoring via Blackboard: Current students are allotted 15 total hours of tutoring per semester. This national company conducts sessions over chat on-demand 24/7, or by appointment, depending on the subject. To access, students must log into Blackboard and open the Tutoring tab (top right-hand side of the page). Learn how to get started, submit a paper to the Writing Center, or make an appointment.

Interested in working as a peer or professional tutor? Find out more here.

Improve study habits and build confidence to achieve your academic goals.

Workshops: On Campus - Coming Soon.

Workshops: Online

• How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse (and College) With a Growth Mindset - Train your brain to navigate academic challenges with a growth mindset--and outwit the zombies! (20-25 minutes)
• Give Test Anxiety the Axe - Learn to use the biology behind test anxiety to your advantage, make the most of your memory, and prepare for a successful test day (20-30 minutes).
• Slaying the Procrastination Monster - Learn to combat procrastination and break down overwhelming assignments to get them turned in on time (20-30 minutes).
• Close Encounters of the Math Kind: Dealing with Math Anxiety - Learn what causes math anxiety and ways to successfully deal with it (20-30 minutes).
• Read Faster, Note-Take Smarter - Learn proven reading, annotating, and note-taking methods that will make studying easier (45-50 minutes).
• All Learning Center and Library Tutorials - More to help master studying, researching, citing, and more.

Online Resources

• Study Skills for Academic Success
• College Writing Guide
• Math Exercises and Tutorials
• Library Orientation and Research  

STEM Learning Center

Orientation/Tour (10 minutes)
Online Synchronous or In-Person

Class Visit (20-40 minutes)
Online Synchronous or In-Person

Tutoring & Writing Center

Orientation/Tour (10 minutes)
Online Synchronous or In-Person

Class Visit (20-40 minutes)
Online Synchronous or In-Person

Learning Centers & Tutoring Overview

ThinkingStorm^® Online Tutoring