FAQs

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  Do I need an appointment to receive tutoring or can I drop-in?

  The ASC offers drop-in tutoring as well as tutoring by appointment. If you have a question, by all means, just stop in! However, to avoid disappointment and to better assist you in managing your time overall, the ASC tutors highly encourage appointments. Appointments can be made in person at the front desk, through our appointment portal at herkimer.accudemia.net, or by calling (315) 574-4000.

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  Is there a charge for tutoring?

  No. All tutoring is free.

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  Can anyone request a tutor?

  Yes. If you are a currently enrolled Herkimer College student, if you are full-time, part-time, or even online, you have access to tutoring services. It is one of the many services provided to all enrolled Herkimer College Students.

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  Are tutors available for every course?

  More than 75 different courses have tutors, including the core courses needed by most Herkimer College majors. Unfortunately, not every tutor is available all hours, all days of the week. At the beginning of each semester, a current listing of courses with tutors is posted at the entrance to the ASC. Ask any of our staff about who is available to assist you with your course work.

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  Does the Academic Support Center have computers for students to use?

  Yes. There are eight computers available in the main area of the ASC, and 12 laptops that can be used in the ASC. Laptops are also available for check out at the library circulation desk. All computers are available to Herkimer students on a first-come, first-served basis.

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  Tell me about the tutors in the ASC. Are they good? Do they know their stuff?

  Herkimer’s tutoring program is accredited by the College Reading and Learning Association as a Level II Tutor Training Certification Program.

  There are two full-time tutors specializing in writing across the curriculum and math across the curriculum. In addition, we have an Academic Coach who provides help in study strategies. Part-time tutors are hired each semester to support students in math, science, business, technology, humanities, criminal justice, and social science courses.

  All tutors have appropriate subject matter degrees for the areas in which they tutor. They also have years of teaching and tutoring experience to their credit.

  To round out the ASC’s tutoring staff, peer tutors are hired each semester in various subject areas. Peer tutors are highly selected students, usually seniors, who have been referred by faculty and who have achieved at least a “B” in the courses they tutor and a minimum GPA of 3.00. Peer tutors are trained and mentored by the full-time staff.

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  How can I become a peer tutor? Are peer tutors paid? How many hours per week can I expect to work if chosen?

  To apply to become a peer tutor at Herkimer College apply online. With the application, you’ll also be asked to provide two faculty references, a resume, and a cover letter. New peer tutors are usually chosen in late spring semester for the upcoming fall. Peer tutors work approximately 5-9 hours per week and earn minimum wage.

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  How do I request an academic coach?

  Students who do not have an assigned academic coach can request one from ASC Director, Marj Moore. Please email mooremj@herkimer.edu to request an academic coach or to receive more information.