Academic Success Center
The Academic Success Center (ASC) is the location for several key student services. Tutoring, accommodations, and other student supports are available through the ASC.
Accommodations
Richland Community College offers support to students with documented disabilities by providing individualized academic and testing accommodations. Students requesting accommodations for placement testing should contact the Academic Success Center Accommodations Office prior to scheduling or taking any placement test. Disability Accommodations application instructions, documentation guidelines, and additional details can be found on the Accommodations webpage. Students must initiate and complete all steps of the process before accommodations are approved.
For more information, students should contact the Academic Success Center Accommodations Office by calling 217.875.7211, Ext. 6379, by e-mailing accom@richland.edu, or by visiting Room S134.
Tutoring
Free tutoring is available to Richland students in the Academic Success Center, Room S134. Tutors are available by appointment for many core subjects including English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Health Professions/Nursing. Tutors can also help with reading comprehension, study skills, time management, vocabulary building, research, and specific written assignments. Computers with tutorial software and word processing programs are available on a walk-in basis. For more information, contact the Academic Success Center at tutoring@richland.edu or call 217.875.7211, Ext. 6379.
Currently enrolled Richland students also have access through Canvas to a 24-hour/365-day online tutoring platform called Upswing. Upswing offers tutoring in more than 100 subject/topic areas and is free for all students. For more information, please e-mail tutoring@richland.edu or asc@richland.edu or call 217.875.7211, Ext. 6379.
Mathematics Enrichment Center
The Mathematics Enrichment Center, Room S102, offers math tutoring to Richland students. Tutors provide personalized assistance and math study skills on a walk-in basis* or by scheduling an appointment to meet with one of our Math tutors virtually. Guest computers are available for student use.
*Math Enrichment Center hours vary by semester; hours are posted on the door and in the Academic Success Center.
For more information, contact the Academic Success Center at tutoring@richland.edu, or call 217.875.7211, Ext. 6379.