"The ASC is like a safety net: a place for RIT students to get back on their feet."

Structured Monitoring Program (formerly LSS) provides students with regularly scheduled check-ins with a learning support specialist. This academic coaching addresses organizational skills, study strategies, and advocacy. Structured monitoring is intended for students who anticipate difficulty navigating the college environment due to learning differences or other factors. Structured monitoring is a fee-based service.
ASC Mathematics staffs and trains tutors who work in the Bates Study Center (08-1200) and Sol Study Center (47-1016) where students receive free, drop-in math and physics tutoring. Math assessment appointments are available to determine areas of strength and weakness in mathematics. The Individualized Math course provides review of algebra, pre-calculus, and calculus topics for students who have had a math assessment.
ASC Reading offers services at no charge to hearing and cross-registered deaf students. Services include formal and informal reading assessment, standardized testing and strategies to improve vocabulary and reading comprehension.
ASC Study Skills focuses on the development of sound study strategies which promote academic success. Topics include time management, lecture note taking, text reading and test preparation. This department oversees the popular "Academic Success" workshop series and the "Learning Power Online" web site.
The Tutor Training Program provides tutor training to student tutors who are hired by the various departments, colleges, or learning centers of RIT. The RIT community can learn more about tutorial resources on campus by visiting our web site. Tutor training workshops emphasize “best practices and procedures” in tutoring. Students are required to attend workshops to better develop their skills as an RIT tutor.
The Writing offers assessment and instruction in college writing through its Writing Center, courses, and workshops. The Writing Center is free. Drop-in or make appointments. Several instructors are proficient in sign language.