Madison College offers academic support options in a variety of formats to best suit your needs. Tutoring help is available through walk-in support or a scheduled virtual appointment 7-days a week. Tutoring is offered at every primary campus and is free to all enrolled Madison College students.

  • Student Achievement Centers Overview

    The Frautschi Student Achievement Center offers nationally certified tutor training to provide the highest levels of support to you.

    Find and Book a Tutor

    There are a variety of tutor options available to you. The Center has student peer tutors, academic engagement partners, supplemental instruction (SI) leaders, faculty tutors and librarian coaches. It’s easy to book time with a tutor! You can view tutor schedules and faculty tutor schedules to see availability. Appointments can be made through TutorTrac. There is also limited appointments with Academic Engagement Partners (AEPs) available in Navigate.

    Appointments should be booked at least one hour in advance. You can book up to seven, 45-minute tutoring appointments per week (Sunday through Saturday). Please note that you may not book more than one appointment with the same tutor on the same day.

    If you need to cancel a tutoring appointment, it must be canceled at least 12 hours in advance. If you are late 15-minutes or more to an appointment with no communication, it will be considered a missed appointment.

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    Book a Tutor

  • Brainfuse Tutoring

    Brainfuse is an online tutoring tool that can provide you extra learning support. Up late studying for that math exam? You can find a tutor online for any type of math 24/7. There is also Live Writing Assistance, a Foreign Language Lab and many practice exams and skill building exercises. Every Madison College student is given 8 free hours of Brainfuse support each year. You will need to log into Brainfuse.

    Learn more about Brainfuse for a successful experience.

  • 24/7 Resources and Online Tutorials

    There are many resources to supplement student learning when needed or desired.

    From the Library

    If you need any help with the following, please reach out to the library at 608.246.6640.

    Databases By Subject
    Search all kinds of subjects in specialized databases including health and nursing, test prep and starting point databases.

    Films on Demand
    Thousands of streaming videos from PBS, Nova, National Geographic, TED, Cengage Learning and more.

    Learning Express Library
    Practice tests, tutorials, ebooks, academic skill building modules, and more to maximize success

    Libguides
    One-stop shop subject guides to get what you need without all that searching including guides for math, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, biology, physics and more.

    Library Online Catalog
    Search for books and ebooks, journal articles, streaming video, audiobooks and more.

    LinkedIn Learning
    Many training videos on all kinds of subjects.

    Other Free Resources

    Khan Academy

    Search hundreds of free self-paced videos on all kinds of topics from science, math and more.

    patrickJMT

    Visit the patrickJMT YouTube channel for loads of free math videos on every concept and theory you need to know.

  • Science Help

    Need assistance in learning chemistry, biology, psychology, or other subjects?

    The Science Achievement Center is ready to help!

    Madison College Libraries Database - Research Guides

    Create your own interactive and private course to improve your skills using Research Guides.

    To use the Research Guides, we recommend using your Madison College email to create your account.

    If you need assistance, please contact your librarian at 608.246.6640.

    Films on Demand

    Biology Video Collection
    Includes videos at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels of Animal Biology, Ecology, General Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Marine Biology, Microbiology and Plant Biology.

    Earth Science Video Collection
    Includes videos at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels of Geology, Oceanography, Survey Basic Concepts and Weather and Climate.

    Environmental Science Video Collection
    Includes videos at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels of Ecosystems, Environmental Problems and Management, Natural Resources and Survey Basic Concepts.

    Physical Science Video Collection
    Includes videos at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels of Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics and Survey: Physical Science.

    Learning Express Library

    Are you looking for even more help with chemistry, biology and more?

    Check out the catalog for College Students in the Learning Express Library.

    To learn using the Learning Express Library, you will need to log in using your Blackboard account.

    Khan Academy

    For even more resources on learning science at your own pace, Khan Academy has every subject covered.

  • Writing, Reading and Citation Help

    Do you need help getting on a writing assignment?

    Are you unsure of the research process for reliable sources and how to properly cite them?

    Bring your questions for help to the Writing Achievement Center at the Library. The staff is always happy to help!

    Madison College Writing Center

    Madison College Writing Center tutors are available for live remote sessions and by submitting your writing to them.

    Visit the Writing Center’s page for hours and more information on their services.

    Citation Help

    Grammar and Writing

    BrainFuse Intensive Writing Lab Online

    Use this helpful tool to provide guidance when you are writing your next paper.

    For account assistance and help navigating the tool, the library staff is sure to help!

    Learning Express Library

    Are you looking for even more online grammar and writing help?

    Check out the catalog for College Students in the Learning Express Library.

    To learn using the Learning Express Library, you will need to log in using your Blackboard account.

  • Accounting and Business Help

    The Accounting and Business Lab can help you with any current assignments, with help from the staff at the lab.

    If you come to the lab on campus, you will be connected to an Assistant, Coordinator or Instructor who can help address your questions.

    Since the staff will be working with several students simultaneously, please work on your own when you can. Come prepared with resources, notes, and reference material, as well as specific questions or problems you would like addressed.

    Please note that they do not provide support through email or over the phone. The Lab is unable to assist with exams, quizzes, tests or assessments.

  • Supplemental Instruction (SI)

    Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a learning program that targets traditionally difficult subjects like anatomy, physiology, calculus, chemistry, physics and more by offering students regularly scheduled group sessions. These sessions are designed to help you to complete course homework and tests successfully.

    SI groups are requested by your instructor and sessions are specific to their course. They are led by an appointed student who has previously taken that course. Group sessions take place outside of class time to allow work on course content with classmates and an SI peer leader.

    Most sessions are held in our Student Achievement Centers or an appropriate lab space. Ask your instructor if there is an SI session for your course!

More About Our Tutors

Our Academic Engagement Partners are college graduates with a degree in the math or science field. They can help you to identify your learning style, share studying strategies and spot potential obstacles to your success.

Peer Tutors are your fellow students who have received a B or better in the courses they tutor for. They are students who like to help and enjoy working with others.

Our Faculty Tutors come from Arts and Sciences and the School of Academic Advancement. Many are teachers and professional tutors who have volunteered their time or have been appointed to work in the Center.

Librarian coaches also work closely with our Center team and can help with finding resources, writing papers and guidance on citations.

 

Meet the Student Achievement Centers Team

Our highly trained team provides support to students 7-days a week by:

  • Guiding every student to the tutor who can help them best
  • Helping schedule appointments
  • Answering your general questions via in-person, chat, phone and email
  • Referring to other resources and services
  • Training our certified tutors
  • Identifying your preferred way of learning
  • Collaborating with many partners to maximize your success
     
Contact the Student Achievement Centers

Madison Truax Campus
Main Building, A2000

1701 Wright Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53704

608.246.6125