Learning Center

(860) 906 5200 - Room 409

The Learning Center provides tutoring and workshops in:

Reading
Writing
Study Skills

Other subject areas include:

Accounting
Anatomy and Physiology
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Technology
Economics
Foreign Languages
History
Literature
Management
Marketing
Physics
Psychology
Sociology

Students may also be referred by counselors and faculty members for specific services.

The Learning Center is open throughout the academic year. Drop-in tutoring is available, but making an appointment in advance is strongly encouraged. Learning Center services are available to all Capital students free of charge.

For additional information, contact the Learning Center at (860) 906-5200, Room 409 on the fourth floor.

General Learning Center Hours

September - May	June - August
Mon 8:30a - 8:00p Tue 8:30a - 8:00p Wed 8:30a - 8:00p Thu 8:30a - 8:00p Fri 8:30a - 1:30p Sat 9:00a - 2:00p	Summer hours to be announced.
Please contact the Learning Center for specific tutoring schedules and availability.

Learning Center Resources

General Resources
The Art of Asking for Help The Art of Managing Time Includes a weekly and daily planner. The Art of Improving Memory Hints on concentration and study habits. The Art of Reading Textbooks How to get the most out of your college texts. The Art of Note-Taking How to take effective notes during class. The Art of Test-Taking What to do before, during, and after an exam. Also includes Hints on Taking Specific Kinds of Tests. The Art of Resume Writing From the college’s Center for Career Development. Evaluating Your Learning Style: A Questionnaire Keirsey Temperament Sorter You can learn about yourself as a learner and "personality type" by taking this test and then reading the interpretations. Just don’t take it too seriously.
Writing Resources
Learning Center Writing Lab Policy The NEW Writing Center Guide to Grammar and Writing Sentence Sense: A Writer's Guide Guide to Writing Research Papers Includes style sheets for documentation, formatting papers, etc. Electronic Handouts for Writing Help Archive of Capital Student’s Sample Papers On-line Resources for Writers A list of web-resources, from the Capital English faculty
Math Resources
The Math Center Mathematics Study Module From the Capital Math Center An Online Scientific Calculator
Tutoring Resources
eTutoring - Online Tutoring Center A place to get a private tutorial conference and get useful subject guides and writing and study skill tips.
Study Skills Resources at Other Institutions
Mission Critical: Learning Critical Thinking Skills San Jose State University's Institute for Teaching and Learning "Getting There": Study Skills University of Toronto
Additional Resources
Academic Weblists Guides to the World Wide Web, arranged by academic discipline. Association on Higher Education and Disability Resources for Students with Disabilities