quinebaug valley community college

Learning Center

Contact Information

Phone:
(860) 932-4051

SPRING BREAK HOURS
Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Friday
9:00 am – 2:00 pm

SPRING SEMESTER HOURS
Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 6:30 pm

Friday
9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday Closed

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Erica Michalski
Learning Center Coordinator
(860) 932-4014

Events

27 April, 2023

16th Annual Julius Sokenu Poetry Awards Night at QvCC with Honored Guest, Edgar Kunz

DANIELSON, CT — Quinebaug Valley Community College will hold its 16th Annual…

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    Now offering both online and in person tutoring!

          Located in Room C232, Danielson Campus

Learning Center Entrance

Sometimes, everybody needs a little help.

That’s why we’re here! The Learning Center provides free academic support to QVCC students of both the Danielson campus and the Willimantic center.

We encourage all students to meet with our tutors whenever they need a helping hand! A few sessions working with a tutor can help you stay comfortable with your course work and keep you on track with your academic goals!

Make a tutoring appointment today!

If you’d like to schedule a tutoring appointment with us, you can . . .

  • . . . scroll down to our Scheduling Menu to select the class you need help with and your preferred method (in-person or online). When you’ve finished, check your email for a confirmation message from us!
  • . . . call us at (860) 932-4051 to talk to a member of our staff, or leave a brief message with a name and number so that we can return your call as soon as possible!
  • . . . walk into our office: Room C232 on the Danielson Campus. You can schedule a future appointment in person, or (if there are available tutors) jump into a session immediately!
Learning Center desk

Testing in the Learning Center

The Learning Center administers the Accuplacer placement test to prospective students as needed.  You may schedule your Accuplacer test by visiting the following link:
Accuplacer appointments

Information about the Accuplacer test can be provided by our Academic Advising team.  Sample tests and other materials to help you prepare can be found at the following link:
Next Generation Sample Questions and Practice Tests

The Learning Center also provides proctored testing for QVCC students that includes CLEP, DSST, and CBE.

CLEP and DSST testing are provided through outside services, and all are fee-based.  CLEP and DSST provide transferable college credit if completed with a passing score.  Appointments are required. Please call (860) 932-4051 to schedule an appointment.

Credit By Exam (CBE) tests are QVCC-provided tests that can be taken to gain college credit at QVCC.  CBE’s provide QVCC credit only; CBE credits do not transfer, and the CBE does not affect the student’s GPA.  Students must be currently registered in at least one credit class at QVCC, have the permission of the faculty member in charge of the subject area, QVCC student will need to pay a $15.00 fee to take a CBE.

All testing requires a photo ID to be shown upon arrival.  Students who do not have a photo ID with them will not be permitted to test until a valid photo ID is produced.

Please call (860) 932-4051 for more information regarding CLEPs, DSSTs, and CBEs.

Complete information on testing is available in the Learning Center.

The Mindfulness Room

Mindfulness room

Learning Center Paper Submission Service

If you would like to submit an essay or a written assignment to have an QVCC tutor review and provide comments, fill out this form and upload your assignment.  Tutors will not rewrite, edit, or fix your paper for you.  Tutors will point to areas where you can improve your writing and offer recommendations as well as links to resources that will help you revise it.  After you have clicked on “Submit,” you will receive a confirmation email that your paper has been successfully submitted.  A QVCC tutor will respond to your request and send back your paper with suggestions.  Paper Submission Tutors review papers during the Summer session, Monday through Thursday. Be sure to allow ample time before your due date for this process.

Study Tools

Purdue Online Writing Lab – Writing resources and instructional material provided as a free service of Purdue University.

Study Skills Self-Help – Online Study Skills Workshops, courtesy of Virginia Tech.

ZoteroBib – An online citation tool and works cited (bibliography) generator for MLA, APA, Chicago style, and more.

Look for your class in the Scheduling Menu below
to schedule your tutoring session

If you prefer working with somebody face-to-face, select the “In Person” option!
If you can’t make it to the Learning Center, or you’d prefer to work remotely, select the “Online” option!

Click the subject area of your choice, and then select your individual class from among the options that pop up!

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Tell us what you’d like help with when you schedule your appointment, or give us a call at (860) 932-4055.
In person | Online

General help organizing, planning, scheduling, and studying.
In Person | Online

General help brainstorming, outlining, and learning to self-edit.
In Person | Online

BIO 105: Introduction to Biology
In Person | Online

BIO 110: Principles of the Human Body
In Person | Online

BIO 111: Introduction to Nutrition
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BIO 115: Human Biology
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BIO 121: Biology 1
In Person | Online

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CHE 111: Concepts in Chemistry
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CHE 121: General Chemistry 1
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CHE 122: General Chemistry 2
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COM 173: Public Speaking
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EGR 111: Intro to Engineering
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ENG 096: Introduction to College Composition
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ENG 101: Composition
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ENG 102: Literature and Composition
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ENG 214: Drama
In Person | Online

ENG 223: Contemporary American Literature
In Person | Online

ENG 281: Creative Writing
In Person | Online

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EVS 100: Introduction to Environmental Science
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EVS 114: Environmental Science
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HIS 101: Western Civilization 1
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HIS 102: Western Civilization 2
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HIS 121: World Civilization 1
In Person | Online

HIS 122: World Civilization 2
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HIS 201: US History 1
In Person | Online

HIS 202: US History 2
In Person | Online

HIS 211: History of Connecticut
In Person | Online

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MAT 085: Pre-Algebra and Elementary Algebra
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MAT 095: Elementary Algebra Foundations
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MAT 137: Intermediate Algebra
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MAT 143: Math for Elementary Education
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MAT 146: Math for the Liberal Arts
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MAT 167: Principles of Statistics
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MAT 186: Precalculus
In Person | Online

MAT 254: Calculus I
In Person | Online

MAT 256: Calculus II
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MAT 268: Calculus III (Multivariable Calculus)
In Person | Online

MAT 286: Differential Equations
In Person | Online

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MED 125: Medical Terminology
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PHY 121: General Physics 1
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PHY 122: General Physics 2
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PSY 111: General Psychology 1
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PSY 112: General Psychology 2
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PSY 216: Normal and Exceptional Childhood and Adolescent Development
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POL 102: Comparative Politics
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POL 103: Introduction to International Relations
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POL 111: American Government
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SPA 101: Elementary Spanish 1
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SPA 102: Elementary Spanish 2
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THR 106: The Movies
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