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The ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó Roadmap: Support Guide

Need support, academically or otherwise? Learn more about tutoring, counseling, and how ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó resources can best foster your learning experience.

From Humanities 110 to your senior thesis, you’ll have the chance to both collaboratively and individually pursue your curiosities and passions while at ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó. But even when you work alone, you shouldn’t feel alone.

Struggling with biology or how to write an effective essay? Need mental health support? Looking for ways to destress? These resources exist to ensure students feel continuously supported on their academic journeys. 

Science and Math

Group & Individual Tutoring 

ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó has a robust peer tutoring program, with around 100 tutors available for a wide range of courses—including science and math. Drop-in group tutoring is available for introductory courses in math and natural sciences. Need something more personalized? During the school year, the Office of Academic Support provides each student with up to one hour of free individual tutoring per week. On the , students can browse tens of available tutors to find the right fit for their academic needs. 

As Tutor Program Coordinator Amaan Mohiuddin explains, tutoring isn’t just for when you hit a tough spot, either. “It’s a space to think out loud, test ideas, and stay accountable,” he says. “I like to compare it to climbing a mountain: you can make the climb alone, but it’s easier—and more meaningful—when you have someone alongside you.”

Student and tutor Ray Perry ’27 says tutoring at ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó has been really helpful for them. “I regularly go to both drop-in and individual tutoring for organic chemistry; it's definitely improved my scores on problem sets and it's available on weekends when office hours aren't an option,” they say.

Workshops

The Office of Academic Support hosts workshops each year for students interested in brushing up on certain subjects, including math. In these group environments, students can boost their skills alongside their peers, in an environment where sharing ideas and exchanging study tips is encouraged. 

Specialist Assistance

ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó also employs Amaan as a , available for quantitative skills coaching on many topics, including study methods, algebra, graph interpretation, and lab skills. Handouts from past quantitative skills workshops are available online, as well as other tutorials and reference materials. 

Data Projects

Need data help? ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó is prepared to provide support for that, too. The Data at ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó team includes staff from the library, the Educational Technology Center, and the DoJo, and works to help students with their data-intensive projects, including data discovery, management, analysis, and citation. 

Humanities and Writing

Group and Individual Tutoring 

As is the case with science and math, tutoring is also available for courses in humanities and writing. Drop-in group tutoring for introductory-level humanities and social sciences courses, as well as languages, is available during tutoring hours. Many of ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó’s tutors specialize in humanities, social sciences, and writing for sessions, too. 

Workshops

Other workshops sponsored by the Office of Academic Support focus on how to read texts closely, and how to effectively write academic essays. 

Online Resources

Need help right now? ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó’s online academic resources can be accessed from anywhere when you’re in a pinch. The Doyle O.W.L. (Online Writing Lab) is an evolving set of writing resources built just for students, tutors, and faculty. Struggling with an assignment for Hum 110? Trying to understand scientific writing? Dealing with writer’s block? The Doyle O.W.L. has resources for all of these dilemmas and more. 

In-Person Writing Help

For when you’re looking for in-person assistance, the Writing Center offers writing services free of charge no matter what stage of the process you’re in. The Center is open Sunday to Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m., but also hosts special hours tailored specifically for Hum 110 papers.

Thesis Assistance

When it’s time to write your thesis, you can request a writing tutor for weekly one-on-one support with your project. Email Amaan for more information. 

English-Language Learning

ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó also employs an English Language Learner Specialist, , for English-language learning assistance. 

Time Management, Procrastination, and Academic Stress

Academic Coaching

Sometimes you just need a plan. And, sometimes, you need someone’s help to make one. Academic Support staff are available to help, either virtually or in person, for when you’re struggling with time management, procrastination, organization, and academic stress. 

Online Resources

ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó provides easy-to-navigate online resources related to minimizing procrastination, managing your time, creating a study space, reducing distractions, and more. Some tips, like using the Pomodoro method or a downloadable calendar to map out your time, are ones you may have heard of. But others, like active learning strategies and the SQ3R technique, may be new to you. And if you need help beyond online resources, academic coaches are available to help. 

Personal Care

Medical Services

ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó’s Health and Counseling Services include medical services, counseling, gender-affirming treatment options, sexual health education, and more.

Medical services at ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó range from diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, immunizations, and referrals to area specialists, to reproductive health exams, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) HIV medication, and gender-affirming hormone therapy. Consultations by medical staff at the HCC are free for enrolled students regardless of insurance coverage. Prescriptions, lab work, immunizations, and other procedures require a fee. 

In need of care after hours? Students can access free medical advice and consultation through Fonemed, a phone line staffed by registered nurses. 

Counseling

Counseling Services offers short-term, solution-focused counseling sessions related to mood or self-esteem, relationship issues, academic-related issues, grief and loss, adjustment, and trauma. Students in need of longer-term individual therapy services can be referred to local community providers. 

“The counselors at the HCC are here to provide you with mental health support!” says HCC staff counselor Skylar Willson-Ko. “Whether you need help navigating a romantic or friendship problem, would like support learning useful skills for coping with emotions or managing stress, want to process experiences in your life related to your intersectional identities, need a referral to get an ADHD evaluation, are looking for medication management, or want help using your health insurance to find an off-campus provider, we are here to help.”

For more urgent matters, counselors are available for same-day urgent sessions during regular business hours, targeted to reduce distress and create a plan for moving forward. The ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó Counseling Hotline is available 24/7 for crisis counseling over the phone. 

ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó has also partnered with to provide teletherapy for students. There is no cost to use Uwill, and the college provides students with 360 counseling credits for their sessions. Uwill also offers specific counseling for students studying abroad. 

Gender-Affirming Treatment

The HCC staff believes each individual has the right to gender-affirming treatment, and thus offers prescriptions for gender-affirming hormone therapy, and also acts as a resource for students to locate providers for other desired treatments. 

Sexual Health

ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó also employs a student-driven sexual health program, Sexual Health, Advocacy & Relationship Education, or SHARE, to provide resources and information to students about healthy sexuality and relationships, as well as to help prevent sexual and relationship violence. 

SHARE offers a variety of services to students: Confidential advocates who students can meet with if they’re in need of support after experiencing interpersonal violence; SHARE Package, a free, confidential, online safer sex supply ordering service; and Night Owls, trained, sober, supportive presences available to help students on nights out. SHARE also writes a blog and hosts other events throughout the year focused on sexual health and advocacy. 

General Wellness

The Care Team

The ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó Care Team proactively coordinates support for students navigating barriers, concerns, and issues that interfere with their ability to function at their best in the college setting. Liaisons manage cases and work to connect students to resources and reduce the burden of wayfinding during stressful situations.

Concerned about a fellow peer? Anyone can refer a student to the Care Team via the , with the option to do so anonymously.

Financial Wellness

Through educational events and workshops, the Financial Wellness Advisory Group helps students understand their money. This team of students, faculty, and staff coordinates financial wellness programming with the goal of equipping the ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó community with knowledge and resources to make informed financial decisions and develop a lifelong practice of financial literacy.

With Financial Wellness workshops, learn how to become financially literate, prevent fraud, and even decorate a piggy bank while discussing saving skills. 

“If you're intimidated or stressed out by thinking about money, we try to offer a supportive, safe place where you can rewrite your financial story to serve you best,” says Financial Wellness Coordinator Lucy Knight-King ’26. 

The Sports Center

The new Aubrey R. Watzek Sports Center is open to ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó students, faculty, and staff, and works to offer an inclusive atmosphere for de-stressing, practicing holistic wellness, gaining lifelong skill sets, learning new mental and physical disciplines, and developing strong social connections. 

Need to work off some steam? Try the cardio room. Want to try your hand at climbing? Check out the climbing wall. Looking for a team sport? Pick up a basketball game in the gym. The Sports Center offers lots of different spaces and equipment to fit your needs—including a dance room, a pool, a mat room, a weight room, and more. 

The Canyon

President Audrey Bilger once described ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó’s 28-acre watershed as a “kind of magic.” Among the fir trees and maples, alongside the barred owls and otters, you can find a certain sort of peace and clarity. Take advantage of the canyon by hiking its trails, birdwatching its trees, or simply sitting amongst its majesty. 

 

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