The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) provides academic support services to all credit students enrolled at Howard Community College who would like to become more successful and efficient learners. 

We offer  study skills workshops and math reviews  for all students.

The LAC provides free group tutoring in most courses offered for students not qualified for the Student Support Services Program.   See our current LAC newsletter.

The Learning Assistance Center is located in the Student Services Building, RCF 340. 

 Our hours are as follows: 

Our tutors are professional and peer tutors, many of whom have been certified by the College Reading and Learning Association.
We need additional tutors in many areas including accounting, sciences, computer science, and nursing. Please encourage students to use our services.

Get a Tutor!

Students interested in receiving tutoring need to fill out and submit the following forms to our office before a tutor can be assigned.

Learning Assistance Center (LAC) Registration Form

Learning Assistance Tutoring Application Form

^NEW!   Online Tutoring

Study Skills and Other Services

In addition to group and individual tutoring in most credit subjects, we offer a  Write Room, for walk-in assistance in English, and a series of  study skills workshops and math reviews.

The Learning Assistance Center at Howard Community College currently offers  online writing help (HOWL), and new online tutoring for the courses listed below. 
 

To participate in the online tutoring program called "Connect Yard", click one of the subjects below, or the appropriate hyperlink    You will be taken to the login page of Connect Yard Once you are there, you may log in or create an account.

Intermediate Algebra (Math 070)

General Biology (BIOL101)

Fundamentals of Microbiology (BIOL107) 

College Composition and Literature (ENGL121) 

HCC Yard  

Learning Assistance Center Phone Numbers:

General Information: 443-518-1320
Parul Shah, Tutor Coordinator 443-518-4789
Debra Greene, Director 443-518-1320