Academic Support
Monday: 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online: Monday - Sunday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Overview of Academic Support
Established to help students realize their full educational potential at MCC, Academic Support provides educational courses and educational resources intended to help MCC students improve their study habits as well as their academic skills in math, reading, and writing.
Free Workshops
“Unleash Your Voice: Crafting Personal Narratives” Workshop
——-Thursday Feb. 6, 3pm – 4pm (On-Campus) Room 3081 / Online 7pm – 8pm
“Stories from the Future: Science Fiction and Futuristic Visions” Write-In
——-Monday Feb. 10, 1pm – 2pm (On-Campus) Room 3081
“Writing Like a Pro: Grammar Hacks for Quick Confidence” Workshop
——-Wednesday Feb. 19, 3pm – 4pm (On-Campus) Room 3081 / Online 7pm – 8pm
“Letters to the Self: Writing as Self-Reflection and Growth” Write-In
——-Tuesday Feb. 25, 1pm – 2pm (On-Campus) Room 3081
“African American Read-In”
——-Thursday Feb. 27, 1pm – 4pm (On-Campus) Room 1300
“Detective Skills for Writers: Research, Sources, and Citation Sleuthing”
——-Thursday March 6, 3pm – 4pm (On-campus) Room 3081 / Online 7pm – 8pm
“Write On!” Open House
——-Tuesday March 11, 11am – 2pm (On-Campus) Room 3081
“Monsters & Myths: Crafting the Unseen and Unheard” Write-In
——-Wednesday March 19, 1pm – 2pm (On-Campus) Room 3081
“Level Up Your Argument: Persuasive Writing with Power” Workshop
——-Wednesday, March 26, 3pm – 4pm (On-Campus) Room 3081 / Online 7pm – 8pm
“The Great Escape: Adventure and Travel Writing” Write-In
——–Thursday April 3, 1pm – 2pm (On-Campus) Room 3081
“Beyond the First Draft: The Art of Self-Editing” Workshop
——–Thursday April 10, 3pm – 4pm (On-Campus) Room 3081 / Online 7pm – 8pm
“Open Write: Any Topic, Any Genre” Write-In
——-Wednesday April 16, 1pm – 2pm (On-Campus) Room 3081
College Success Seminar (CSS 100A)
CSS 100 is highly recommended for students who need assistance navigating college. It is recommended for ALL students during their first semester at MCC. This course helps students develop, apply, and evaluate their own skills, abilities, and behaviors to achieve academic and personal success: effective note taking, productive study skills & test preparation, reading and remembering, critical thinking, library skills, navigating online course content, free career and job resources, stress management, relationships, connecting with campus resources, and winning attitudes.
Reading & Writing
Integrated Reading and Writing (RDG 090) is a support course for students enrolled in ENG 101. The course focuses on the development of effective critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. It does not count toward graduation but is designed to assist students in developing college-level reading and writing skills.
Course Description 3 Cr. Hr. – 3 Contact Hr. Prereq: None: Coreq: ENG 101 – This course will focus on the development of effective critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. Students will develop their ability to participate in academic discussions by reading and responding to academic texts and by writing clear sentences, effectively developed paragraphs, and short essays. This course is designed to support students enrolled in ENG 101 and must be taken during the same semester.
MCC offers two options for beginning your college writing requirements:
- RDG090 + ENG101: This pair of classes is your chance to complete college-level ENG101 with the support of RDG090. You will take both classes in the same semester with the same instructor and the same classmates. In RDG090, you will develop the reading, organizing, and editing skills required of the challenging research and writing assignments you are working on in ENG101.
- ENG101 (alone): In this course, you will develop the abilities to read critically, to think logically, to discuss intelligently, and primarily to write effectively using exposition, argumentation, and research.
Which option is right for you? Course Placement can help you decide.
Math
The College Success Center provides math support for students of all experience and skill levels. These include access to self-guided reviews, customized math refresher workshops, and one-on-one and group tutoring sessions.
Location: Room 3081
Phone: (231) 777-0393
If you need a review of your basic math skills, are a bit apprehensive about enrolling in a 100-level math course, or need to retake a placement test, the College Success Center offers several options for you.
Option 1: Free, Self-paced Review (For Any Student)
We use a program called ALEKS Placement, Preparation, and Learning (ALEKS PPL) to help determine students’ readiness for college mathematics courses. Participations in this program is free, and it includes guided support to help students refresh their foundational math skills. It is not required, but it is recommended if any of the following apply:
- It has been 10 years or more since you took any math class.
- You finished high school with a GPA below 2.2, or you don’t remember your GPA.
- You generally earned C’s or lower in high school math classes.
- You feel unsure about your ability to complete a college-level math course successfully without a refresher.
- Your ACCUPLACER NEXTGEN score was between 200–250.
Contact cscenter@muskegoncc.edu to find out more or if you wish to enroll.
Option 2: Metrics Placement Review (For Pre-Nursing Students Only)
Students wishing to enroll in MCC’s Nursing Program must meet specific math prerequisites, one of which is competency using the metric system. For those students who do not pass the metric system placement test, we offer a self-guided review that teaches students how to perform metric conversions as well as convert between the U.S. and metric systems of measurement. Upon completion, students are granted th ability to retake the placement test.
Contact cscenter@muskegoncc.edu to find out more or if you wish to enroll.
Visit the MCC Testing Center for more information about the placement test or the Nursing Department for more information about specific nursing requirements.
Writing Center
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
FALL 2024 Writing Center Hours
On-Campus:
Monday 9am – 6:30pm
Tuesday – Thursday 9am – 5:30pm
Friday 8am – 12pm
Online:
Monday – Sunday 9am – 9pm
The MCC Writing Center is designed to develop better writers. Appointments take place on campus in the College Success Center, or online in 20-minute Zoom meetings. On campus 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, Monday through Friday. 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.”
Tutoring Services
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 Butkevich for further instructions. We look forward to hearing from you!
