STAR-NY Online Tutoring Service
This program provides free online tutoring for enrolled GCC students in Math, Writing, Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, and other disciplines. Online tutoring is part of shared services consortium with over 20 other SUNY colleges. Each participating SUNY school (including GCC) identifies trained and qualified tutors to provide online tutoring. Keep in mind that depending on the night, your tutor may be from GCC or he/she may be from SUNY Morrisville, SUNY Cortland, etc.
Schedule of Online Tutoring
Online tutoring is available in the following areas:
|
Content Area/Discipline |
Tutoring Coverage |
Days and Times |
|---|---|---|
|
Accounting |
Introductory Accounting |
Sunday through Thursday, 7pm – midnight |
|
Biology |
Introductory Biology and Anatomy & Physiology |
Sunday through Thursday, |
|
Chemistry |
Introductory level and general Chemistry |
Sunday through Thursday, |
|
Computer Science |
Introductory level |
Sunday through Thursday, |
|
Economics |
Introductory level micro and macroeconomics |
Sunday through Thursday, |
|
Math |
Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus I, & Introduction to Statistics |
Sunday through Thursday, |
|
Nursing |
Introductory level |
Sunday through Thursday, |
|
Physics |
Introductory level |
Sunday through Thursday, |
|
Psychology |
Introductory level |
Sunday through Thursday, |
|
Writing |
Writing assistance in any course below the 400 level (with the exception of foreign languages) |
Sunday through Thursday, |
How to Access STAR-NY Online Tutoring
To access an online tutor during the days and times specified above, please go to the STAR NY Website and click on the “Tutor Request” link on the right side of the page. You will then be directed into the virtual tutoring environment to begin your tutoring session. Select the room for the subject with which you would like assistance. You may have to wait because students are helped in the order in which they log on; the tutor should greet you in the chat box area to the right of the whiteboard.
For more information, please contact:
GCCOnline@genesee.edu
585-343-0055 ext. 6969