The Learning Center

What We Do

The Learning Center provides FREE online and in-person tutoring, academic support, and a quiet and friendly atmosphere to work on your assignments! STAR-NY is also available for tutoring in the evenings from 7:00pm–12:00am (Sunday - Thursday).
 

Schedule or Access Existing Appointments 

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The Learning Center - Tutoring Session with student

Tutoring Subject Areas

For the Fall 2023 semester, we have tutors available in the subject areas below.  Schedule a one-on-one tutoring session at any time, simply Make an Appointment or call us to schedule, 315-498-2103.   If your course is not listed below, you can request a tutor.

  • D2L Brightspace

  • General Study Skills

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Microsoft Word

  • Note Taking

  • Stress Management

  • TEAS Math

  • TEAS Reading

  • TEAS Writing

  • Test Taking Strategies

  • Textbook Reading Skills

  • Time Management Skills

  • Writing Assignments

  • ANT152

  • ANT175

  • ANT203

  • ART105

  • ART106

  • ASL101

  • ASL102

  • ASL201

  • BIO105

  • BIO121

  • BIO131

  • BIO151

  • BIO152

  • BIO171

  • BIO172

  • BIO205

  • BMC101

  • BUS101

  • BUS102

  • BUS105

  • BUS106

  • BUS121

  • BUS203

  • BUS204

  • BUS219

  • BUS230

  • BUS231

  • BUS243

  • BUS244

  • CHE121

  • CHE151

  • CHE171

  • CHE172

  • CIS100

  • CIS125

  • CIS130

  • CIS231

  • COM100

  • COM157

  • COM210

  • COM220

  • COM245

  • COM251

  • COM282

  • COM284

  • CRW103

  • CRW205

  • CRW206

  • CSC110

  • CSC111

  • CSC112

  • CSC211

  • CSC222

  • CSC263

  • ECO203

  • ECO204

  • EDU158

  • EDU180

  • EDU182

  • EDU183

  • EDU184

  • EDU230

  • EDU275

  • EDU280

  • EDU285

  • ELM104

  • ELT141

  • ELT142

  • ELT171

  • ENT103

  • ENG104

  • ENG203

  • ENG221

  • ENG223

  • ENG233

  • ENG259

  • ENS150

  • ENS201

  • ENS207

  • GEN152

  • HEA209

  • HIS101

  • HIS102

  • HIS103

  • HIS104

  • HIS105

  • HIS106

  • HIS107

  • HIS207

  • HIS223

  • HIT101

  • HIT120

  • HUM145

  • HUM150

  • HUM152

  • HUM162

  • HUM165

  • HUM230

  • ILS153

  • LBL101

  • MAT103

  • MAT104

  • MAT112

  • MAT113

  • MAT114

  • MAT115

  • MAT116

  • MAT118

  • MAT119

  • MAT120

  • MAT121

  • MAT122

  • MAT143

  • MAT151

  • MAT161

  • MAT162

  • MAT241

  • MAT251

  • MAT263

  • MET151

  • MET251

  • MUS101R

  • MUS101T

  • MUS105

  • MUS117

  • MUS121D

  • MUS151E

  • MUS151P

  • MUS211N

  • MUS262T

  • PHI101

  • PHI107

  • PHI108

  • PHY103

  • PHY105

  • PHY205

  • PHY206

  • POS100

  • POS102

  • POS201

  • POS217

  • PSY103

  • PSY204

  • PSY206

  • SOC103

  • SOC204

  • SPA101

  • SPA102

  • SPA165

  • SPA201

  • SPA202

  • WMS101

Drop-In Tutoring

For our high volume tutoring subjects, we offer drop-in tutoring sessions (no appointment necessary).  Students may come as often as they'd like to our drop-in sessions.  Tutors will be available during these hours to answer questions and provide academic support in the subject area.

Drop-In Tutoring begins September 5.  These are group sessions.  If you need further assistance, please schedule an appointment with a tutor.


FALL 2023
  • MATH:  12:30-4:00pm Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (Learning Center, G202); Sunday 2:00-6:00pm (in Coulter Library)
  • CHEMISTRY:  2:00-4:00pm Friday (Learning Center, G202)
  • PHYSICS:  1:00-3:00pm Tuesday & Friday (Learning Center, G202)
  • EOP:  9:00am-3:00pm Monday & Tuesday; 9:00am-2:00pm Wednesday, 10:00am-1:00pm Thursday, 11:00am-3:00pm Friday (Learning Center, G202)

We offer after-hours tutoring!

Through a unique collaboration with other SUNY schools, you'll be able to receive the extra help outside of the classroom beyond our typical Learning Center operating hours. You'll be sent to the STAR-NY site which will connect you with a tutor. All you have to do is:

  1. Go to the STAR-NY tutoring site
  2. Log in with your OCC credentials
  3. Get academic help!
STAR-NY is open in the evenings:  7pm - 12am (Sunday-Thursday).

Classroom Workshops

Workshops are offered throughout the semester on a variety of study and academic skills topics.  Faculty can request a 30-minute mini workshop for their class on any of the above topics.  Faculty should complete this simple request form to request a classroom visit. Common topics include:

  • Learning Center Overview
  • Time Management
  • Note Taking
  • Stress Management
  • Test Taking
  • Textbook Reading
  • How To Study

Positions and Requirements

NOTE:  Applications are accepted on a “continuous recruitment” basis.  We accept applications year-round and reach out to the pool of qualified applicants only when the need arises.  Need is based upon student demand in the specific course/discipline. This can change from semester to semester.  These positions are temporary and there is no guarantee of work.   

 

You can borrow a laptop at The Learning Center — Bring your LazerCard!  

Location

Gordon Student Center 202

All tutoring sessions and workshops are hosted in the Learning Center, Gordon 202, unless indicated otherwise.

Hours

Fall 2023
Mon - Thu: 8:30am - 7:00pm
Fri:  8:30am - 4:30pm
Sat:  12:00pm - 4:00pm (Coulter Library, C240)
Sun:  2:00pm-6:00pm (Coulter Library, C240)

After Hours Tutoring (STAR-NY)