CAPS offers a variety of tutoring options for students. The Math and Writing Lab offers drop in services, including proof reading papers. You can just drop-in when you're on campus and get some help. No need to make appointments weeks in advance! Tutoring for most courses is offered by appointment. In order to receive help, you'll need to complete a 
Tutor Request Form or call CAPS at (603) 206-8140. We will try to have a tutor contact you within 24 hours.
Tutoring is intended for all students who want to improve their academic performance.
Tutoring Schedule
Each student is eligible for up to 2 hours of free tutoring per week, per course, per semester. Once they fill out a tutor request form, they are required to sign a contract of obligation (see back of tutor request form).
All tutoring must be done on campus to protect both tutor and tutee. Remember, tutoring is a service, not a right. There are tutors capable of assisting you with most subjects. If you have specific needs, please contact Patricia Bedford at (603) 206-8143 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Who Are Your Tutors?
- Peer tutoring is an effective method of helping students be successful because peer tutors have taken and passed the course with a ‘B' or better.
- Professional tutors are also available for Reading and Writing during certain days.
- Professors spend some or all of their posted office hours in CAPS to provide access to professional walk-in tutoring.
Computerized Tutoring Programs
There are also a number of software programs and tutorials available to students via computer. For example:
- PLATO (tutorials in all courses)
- MAVIS BEACON (software for learning keyboarding)
Online Tutoring Resources & Aids
- MATH
- ENGLISH / WRITING
- SCIENCE
- STUDY GUIDES AND STRATEGIES
Study Groups and Group Tutoring
Students are encouraged to join or start study groups with classmates. This is often successful in improving students' confidence and skill in a particular class.
Want to be a Tutor?
Tutors often report that they have been more successful in their own coursework when they help other students, because it helps them keep the material fresh in their minds.
In order to qualify as a tutor, you must be a student at Manchester Community College and have received a B or above in the course you wish to tutor. MCC's peer tutoring program is CRLA-certified, which means that all tutors must successfully complete the certification process. For more information about tutoring, contact Patricia Bedford at (603) 206-8143 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
