Academic Support

MCC’s Tutoring Services is staffed by peer tutors who are students just like you! The purpose of our services is to provide academic support to MCC students and help MCC students grow in confidence as independent learners. Tutors are available both on campus and online and can help in a wide range of content areas, as well as offer general study support. Whether you’re feeling on top of your learning or a little behind, meeting with a tutor is a great way to stay on task or help you get on track.

Location: Room 3081
Phone: (231) 777-0393
Email: tutoring@muskegoncc.edu

Make An Appointment

Support is available daily, Monday-Thursday, both on campus and online. Additionally, we offer online evening and weekend hours. To view the most up-to-date tutor availability, visit TracCloud.

Click on the button below and sign into your MyMCC to make an appointment through TracCloud. Here you will find the most up-to-date times and availability for meeting with a tutor.

Please note: tutoring schedules vary semester to semester.

Become a Student Tutor
Students who wish to become tutors should call or email Emily Winegar for further instructions. We look forward to hearing from you!

MCC’s Writing Center offers a welcoming atmosphere where students can discuss their writing in all stages of the writing process in any discipline. Writing consultants can assist with basic grammar questions, essay development, citing formats, research techniques, resumes, and other writing concerns. Take advantage of this FREE service.

The Writing Center
Location: Room 3081
Phone: (231) 777-0406
Email: writingcenter@muskegoncc.edu

Writing Center Hours

On-Campus: (Fall/Winter Hours):

Monday 9am – 6:30pm
Tuesday – Thursday 9am – 5:30pm
Friday 8am – 12pm
Saturday 12pm – 4pm
Sunday: Closed

On-Campus (Summer Hours):

Monday – Thursday 8am – 5:30pm
Friday 8am – 12pm
Saturday/Sunday: Closed

Online/Asynchronous:

Monday – Sunday 8am – 9pm

The MCC Writing Center is designed to develop better writers. Appointments take place on campus in the Academic Support Department and online in 20-minute Zoom meetings, as well as asynchronously. On campus and online drop-ins are also welcome. This provides an excellent opportunity to receive help with an assignment no matter where you are in the writing process, no matter the discipline. In addition to utilizing your instructor’s office hours, we strongly encourage you to seize this additional support. Data shows utilizing the Writing Center improves students’ work by a full letter grade. If you find yourself struggling with writing in any form, for any discipline, visit the Writing Center.

To view the most up-to-date writing consultant availability:

For MCC Students:

Click here to make an appointment

• Drop-ins with a writing consultant are available. (NOTE: Writing consultant schedules vary semester to semester.)

For Non MCC Students

• Non-students may utilize drop-in sessions with a writing consultant, or book an appointment by emailing the Writing Center at writingcenter@muskegoncc.edu

Writing Center Consultant Support

The Writing Center is comprised of writing consultants steeped in writing techniques and specialties. From assisting with the pre-writing process, to developing effective thesis statements, assisting with unity, organization, grammar and punctuation, resumes, and the revision process, the Writing Center offers all the insight and quality feedback you need in a welcoming environment to achieve success in your writing.

On Campus Consultant Support

Stuck in your writing? Writing consultants are available to help on campus at any stage in the writing process, across any discipline. Check the Writing Center hours at the link above to schedule an appointment.

Drop-in Consultant Support
Drop-in writing consultant hours are a set schedule of times when a Writing Center consultant will be available to assist with one’s writing without an appointment. Check the schedule above for on-campus drop-in hours.

Online Consultant Support
If one needs remote help with writing, a Writing Center writing consultant can assist students via 20-minute Zoom appointments.”

The Academic Support Department offers free math support for students of all skill levels through self-paced reviews, refresher programs, workshops, and one-on-one assistance. Whether you are fresh out of high school or returning to math after several years, we are here to help.

ALEKS PPL (All Students) 

Free, Self-Paced Math Refresher

ALEKS PPL helps students prepare for college-level math through a personalized learning plan based on an initial assessment

Recommended for: 

• Students who have not taken math in 5+ years 
• Anyone who wants a refresher before a college math course 

ALEKS PPL may also be required before enrolling in certain 100-level math courses based on placement criteria. See Course Placement for more information.

Metrics Placement Review (Pre-Nursing Students)

Students applying to the MCC Nursing Program must demonstrate competency with the metric system. Those who do not pass the metric placement test can complete a free, self-guided Blackboard review covering U.S. and metric measurement conversions. After completion, students have the opportunity to retake the metric placement test through the Testing Center.

For more information about Nursing requirements, please visit the Nursing Department. For more information about testing requirements, visit the MCC Testing Center.

CSS-100A College Success Seminar

College Success Seminar (CSS-100A) is designed to help students successfully navigate college and is highly recommended for all MCC students during their first semester. This course helps students develop and strengthen the skills, habits, and strategies needed for academic and personal success. Topics include effective note-taking, study and test-preparation techniques, reading comprehension and retention, critical thinking, library research, navigating online courses, career exploration resources, stress management, relationship building, connecting with campus support services, and developing a positive mindset for success. 

RDG-090 Integrated Reading & Writing

Integrated Reading and Writing (RDG-090) is a support course designed for students enrolled in ENG 101 and must be taken during the same semester. The course helps students build college-level reading, writing, and critical thinking skills needed for success in their English and other academic courses. Students will strengthen their ability to engage in academic discussions by reading and responding to college-level texts and by developing clear, organized writing. Coursework includes practice with sentence structure, paragraph development, essay writing, critical reading, and analytical thinking.  

Visit the course catalog for complete course descriptions, available class times, and enrollment information. Which option is right for you?  Course placement can help you decide.