Academic Tutoring (SSTC)

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Student Success & Tutorial Center

The Student Success and Tutorial Center (SSTC) is a collaborative space where students can receive assistance from highly trained peer tutors and dedicated faculty who specialize in a variety of academic fields. The center also offers an embedded counselor and provides a comfortable environment for students to study, research, or work on homework, individually or in groups. The SSTC is equipped with computers, power outlets, charging stations, printing stations, loaner battery packs and calculators, Wi-Fi, and click-and-share collaborative screens in the study rooms.

*Students must be enrolled in credit courses to utilize SSTC services. The SSTC is located in the Downey Learning Resource Center, first floor.

Resources

Blue Devil's Brew

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Join us for your favorite Starbucks beverage and fuel your study sessions or casual meet-ups with a touch of coffeehouse charm right here on campus.

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Study Spaces

Group tutoring session with tutor explaining, students engaged and taking notes.

Join us at the SSTC for in-person group tutoring sessions in Statistics (Math 10) and Chemistry of all levels! We can’t wait to help you excel. Read more about our different tutoring services.

Student in a personal study pod, using their laptop for studying.

Enjoy a quiet and private environment, in our personal study pods.

Computer lab with students working alone and together.

The SSTC offers computers for research and class-related assignments. Print services are also available by purchasing an electronic print card.

Student receiving tutoring with the Anatomage table

Come check out our tutoring center’s Anatomage table! It makes learning about anatomy and your classes a breeze.

Two students engaged in one-on-one, in-person tutoring session.

The center also provides drop-in tutoring assistance for various levels of most subjects. Read more about our different tutoring services.

Study room filled with students collaboratively studying and working together.

The LRC offers a total of 9 study rooms that are available to reserve for 1 hour maximum at a time. There are 6 rooms available on the first floor, and 3 rooms available on the second floor. All study rooms are equipped with whiteboards markers and erasers.

Location

Downey Center First Floor

Fall 2023 Hours

In Person Tutoring Available Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Online Tutoring Available: Monday – Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday-Thursday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

 

Merced:  (209)-384-6329
or email tutoring@mccd.edu

Student Success & Tutorial Center Staff

Student Success Center Los Banos