The Academic Success Center (ASC) offers free tutoring to all RCTC and Winona State University-Rochester students, helping them develop the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in their coursework and achieve their academic goals. Our tutors are specialists in their content areas and are eager to help you.
We are conveniently located within the Goddard Library.
Welcome Week is August 25 – 29
Come to the Academic Success Center during Welcome Week for one-on-one assistance.
If you aren’t able to come in person, we’ve still got you covered!
Make an appointment for an online Zoom session.
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Use this guide for step-by-step instructions to access your e-books.
Free Tutoring Services at the Academic Success Center
We have a variety of in-person and online services. Click on the subjects below for more information on each subject area and to request help from one of our tutors.
Academic Success Center Fall Semester 2025 Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writing GL208 | tbd | ||||
| Science GL235 | 8am - 6pm | 8am - 6pm | 8am - 6pm | 8am - 4:30pm | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Math GL235 | 8am - 6pm | 8am - 6pm | 8am - 6pm | 8am - 4:30pm | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Computer Science GL235 | 10am - 6pm | 10am - 4pm | 9am - 4pm | 9am - 4pm | 9am - 4pm |
| Computer Applications (AOP) GL235 | 10am - 6pm | 10am - 4pm | 9am - 4pm | 9am - 4pm | 9am - 4pm |
| Accounting, Business, and Economics GL235 | 12pm - 2pm | 11am - 1pm | 12pm - 2pm |
Closed for RCTC Holidays
Monday, September 1 – Labor Day
Tuesday, November 11 – Veterans’ Day
Thursday, November 27 – Thanksgiving
Friday, November 28 – Day after Thanksgiving
In addition to the Academic Success Center, RCTC has contracted with Tutor.com to provide 24/7 online access to a tutor. You may find this useful when you have a question outside of the ASC tutoring hours (evenings or weekends). Use this guide to find the different tutoring options available for your course.
RCTC Academic Success Center Leadership
The ASC is coordinated by administration and faculty members:
Dean of Academic Services, Support, and Innovation
Jennifer Hewerdine, Ph.D. • GL219 • 507-280-5081 • jennifer.hewerdine@rctc.edu
Math and Science Coordinator
Amanda Swintek • M2401Q • 507-280-7238 • amanda.swintek@rctc.edu
Writing Coordinator
Jena Christianson • M1401A • 507-285-7444 • jena.christianson@rctc.edu
Academic Success Center Contact Information
Academic Success Center
GL235 BOX 45
851 30th Avenue Southeast
Rochester, Minnesota 55904-4999
507-285-7182
AcademicSuccessCenter@RCTC.edu