IMPORTANT: All students visiting the tutoring center must wear a mask. Students that are exempt from the mask mandate must present proof upon arrival. Masks will be provided if needed.
For Fall 2021, the tutoring center is offering both in-person and online synchronous support. Asynchronous services are available for math and writing.
In-person sessions are available for all math courses, writing, physics, ASLN-100/103, BIOL-114/119/130/131/161/162/163/232/264, CHEM-180/181, CSIT-123/165/166/176/265, ENGR-181, and PSYC-172. In-persons sessions are by appointment only. Students that arrive at the center without an appointment may be able to work with a tutor if one is available.
Synchronous sessions are one-on-one with a tutor and are conducted through Webex. Currently, all of our centers have the option of synchronous sessions.All of the above courses are supported synchronously, as well as CHEM-182/283/284 and CSIT-110.
For asynchronous sessions, students submit their work and await tutor feedback. Currently, both STEM Center (math only) and Writing Center offer asynchronous support.
Please schedule all tutoring sessions with the full intent of attending. Students that accumulate three no-shows in a 30 day period will be restricted from scheduling their own sessions, and will need to contact the appropriate service area to schedule appointments. Appointments must be cancelled at least 12 hours in advance. This can be done in TutorTrac, or by calling 732-255-0400 ext, 2431.
- Login to Ocean Connect
- Click on the button that reads “TutorTrac”; a new window will open
- Click “Search Availability” on the left
- You will be brought to the appointment making screen. Start by selecting the appropriate Center.
(Choose STEM Center: Synchronous for math/physics/biology/chemistry/engineering, Writing Center: Synchronous for writing support, or General Tutoring Center: Synchronous for all other courses)
Note: scroll down for the full list of courses supported by General Tutoring Center
- From the dropdown menu, select the course and reason
- Enter in the date that you would like for your appointment (you may select the hours in which you are available for a tutoring appointment)
- After modifying the appropriate fields for the appointment, click “Search”
- The system will show all availabilities that match the filters
- Select the timeslot
- Once a timeslot is selected, the “Appointment Entry” Window will appear. Be sure to enter all fields requested in order to move forward with the appointment
- In the notes field, write a brief description of what you would like to work on in your tutoring session
- Click “SAVE” to book the appointment
- Both student and tutor will receive email confirmation that an appointment has been scheduled; the confirmation email will contain the WebEx link for the session
- When it is time for your appointment, click on the WebEx link in the confirmation email to join your session
*Please be sure that you have the necessary information/materials ready to go, prior to entering the session*
- Login to Ocean Connect
- Click on the button that reads “TutorTrac”; a new window will open
- Click “Search Availability” on the left
- You will be brought to the appointment making screen
For center, select STEM Center: Main Campus for math/physics/biology/chemistry/engineering. Choose Writing Center: Main Campus for writing. Choose General Tutoring Center: Main Campus for ASLN-100/103 or PSYC-172.
- From the dropdown menu, select the course and reason
- Enter in the date that you would like for your appointment (you may select the hours in which you are available for a tutoring appointment)
- After modifying the appropriate fields for the appointment, click “Search”
- The system will show all availabilities that match the filters
- Select the timeslot
- Once a timeslot is selected, the “Appointment Entry” Window will appear. Be sure to enter all fields requested in order to move forward with the appointment
- In the notes field, write a brief description of what you would like to work on in your tutoring session
- Click “SAVE” to book the appointment
- Both student and tutor will receive email confirmation that an appointment has been scheduled; the confirmation email will contain information about your session what to do when you arrive at the center
- The tutoring center is located in the middle of the second floor of building #5 (instructional building)
*Please be sure that you bring all the necessary materials to your session
After scheduling your tutoring appointment, you may also need to attach a file to the appointment. To do so, take the following steps:
- At the bottom of the TutorTrac screen, you will see a list of your upcoming appointments. Click on one to bring open the appointment entry window
- Click on the tab that says “document”
- Attach the relevant file and click upload
- Your tutor will be able to access the file on their end from the appointment entry window
Note: Students should attach a file if they are looking to work on a specific paper, test review, worksheet, etc.
FILE RESTRICTIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- The maximum file size is 20 mb
- Only one file can be uploaded to each appointment
- All file types are supported
Note: If multiple files need to be sent, students can email the appropriate service area
Tutoring Services
Mission Statement
The Tutoring Center at Ocean County College is committed to:
- Fostering independent and confident learners;
- Helping students develop the skills needed to succeed and flourish as they advance in their academic, professional, and personal endeavors;
- Working with faculty and other college constituents to understand, develop and improve academic support to supplement class learning;
- Recognizing and respecting the rights and equality of all who seek assistance;
- Providing well-trained professional, paraprofessional and peer academic assistants;
- Providing a comfortable and caring learning-centered environment.
About Us
The Tutoring Center provides free and friendly academic support in a wide variety of subjects to supplement your coursework.
Professional, paraprofessional, and peer tutors are well-trained and committed to helping you become independent, confident learners as you complete your degree and enter, or continue in, the workforce.
We look forward to seeing you!
Connor Sampson, Operations Coordinator at 732-255-0400 ext. 2967.
You can also reach out to our dedicated embedded librarian for Academic and Tutoring Support Services: Anna McCloskey amccloskey@ocean.edu, or visit the Library’s Remote Services page.