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Academic/Student Support Services
Nassau offers a range of services to help students succeed in college. These include academic help centers, tutoring, counseling, and other support services. For hours of operation and other information, please call the number following each service.
Academic Support Centers/Services
Accounting/Business Administration (Cluster A, Rm. 307; 516.572.7479)
Provides tutoring for students enrolled in accounting and business courses.
Administrative Business Technology (Cluster A, Rm. 115; 516.572.7527)
Provides reinforcement for administrative business technology students in word processing, keyboarding, speedwriting, transcription, and desktop publishing courses.
Allied Health Sciences (Cluster E, Rm. 2225; 516.572.9640)
Provides extra help in anatomy and physiology courses as well as tutoring and support for students in Allied Health Sciences programs.
Art (Building G, 179; 516.572.7162)
Provides assistance in ceramics, computer graphics, photography, and printmaking courses.
Biology (Cluster F, Rm. 107; 516.572.7575)
Provides tutoring and supplemental instruction for students enrolled in biology classes.
Chemistry (Life Sciences Building, 2-20; 516.572.7580)
Provides one-on-one help as well as computerized tutorials for students enrolled in chemistry classes.
Communications (Cluster F, Rm. 117; 516.572.9671)
Provides lab for students enrolled in ESL (English as a Second Language)
communications classes as well as tutoring for students in American Sign
Language courses.
Engineering/Physics/Technology (Cluster D, Rms. 114 and 218; 516.572.7272)
Provides tutoring assistance to students enrolled in physics courses.
English (Writing Center, Bradley Hall, first floor; 516.572.7195 and Library, second floor; 516.572.3595)
Provides individualized and group instruction in basic as well as advanced levels of expository and creative writing. Writing instruction is available to students from all academic disciplines. Email tutoring is also available.
Foreign Languages (Nassau Hall, Rm. 15; 516.572.7416)
Provides audio/visual and computer-assisted language learning materials through the department’s Language Learning Center.
Hospitality Business (Building K; 516.572.7344)
Offers assistance with all Microsoft Office Programs, as well as hotel front desk software
Legal Studies (Cluster A, Rm. 107; 516.572.7774)
Provides extra or supplementary help in all Legal Studies courses, including Business Law, Introduction to Law, Legal Research and writing and all paralegal courses. Services include written assignment assistance and review.
Library (Library; 516.572.7408)
Offers tutorials, workshops, and courses in research and documentation skills.
Marketing/Retailing/Fashion (Cluster A, Rm. 213; 516.572.7814)
Provides extra help for students in MKT 101 and RET 111.
Mathematics/Computer Science/Information Technology (Math Center – Cluster B, Rm. 130; 516.572.7394 and Math Success Center – Cluster B, Rm. 109; 516.572.7930)
Provides extra help in any math course offered by the Mathematics Department. Resources include tutoring sessions, solutions manuals, software, and worksheets.
Mathematics/Computer Science/Information Technology (Computer Center, Cluster B, Rms. 116 and 227; 516.572.7379)
Provides extra help in any computer course. Assistance is available for hardware/software and computer programming.
Music (Building H, Rm. 110; 516.572.7447)
Provides assistance to students enrolled in music and studio recording technology classes.
NCC 101: The College Experience (351 Harmon Avenue; 516.572.8030)
Sponsors college success seminar aimed at easing students’ transition to college. The course helps students improve their study skills, understand the expectations of college, use campus resources effectively, and make the most of their college experience.
Nursing (Life Sciences Building, 3-19; 516.572.7240)
Provides tutoring, computer tutorials, videos, and written materials for nursing students.
Physical Sciences (Cluster D, Rm. 3090; 516.572.7278)
Provides assistance to students enrolled in physical sciences courses.
Reading/Basic Education (Nassau Hall, Rm. 228 and Building V, Rm. 110; 516.572.7465 and 516.572.8979)
Provides tutoring for students enrolled in RDG 001, 002, 030 and Basic Education reading, writing, and mathematics courses.
Counseling & Other Student Services
Academic Advisement Center (College Union; 516.572.7118 and 516.572.7436)
Helps liberal arts students select courses and make decisions about their education. The Center provides information about areas of study and degree options.
Adult Resource Center (Nassau Hall, Rm. 16; 516.572.7103)
Provides academic advisement, counseling, and other support services to the college’s mature student (over 25 years of age) population.
Career Center (Nassau Hall, Rm. 14; 516.572.7696)
Provides individual counseling and workshops for students wishing to learn about career opportunities in specific fields as well as the relationship between academic majors and prospective careers.
Center for Educational and Retention Counseling (Nassau Hall, Rm. 20; 516.572.7141)
Provides workshops on study skills, time management, academic motivation, relaxation techniques, and related subjects. Counselors provide assistance to students who are experiencing academic difficulties.
Center for Students with Disabilities (College Union; 516.572.7241)
Provides academic and personal counseling, tutoring and study skills assistance, and other support to the college’s disabled student population.
Center for Veterans' Affairs (Tower, Plaza Level; 516.572.9755)
Helps students who are military veterans obtain information about educational benefits and related services.
Financial Aid Counseling (Tower, Third Floor; 516.572.7396)
Provides information and advice about financial aid matters, including scholarships, grants, loans, and employment opportunities.
Information Commons (Library; 516.572.7620)
Provides library reference assistance as well as assistance with Internet access and Microsoft office applications.
International Student Education/Affairs (Life Sciences Building, Rooms 141-146; 516.572.7053)
Provides services to non-immigrant NCC students, including those who have been educated abroad, who hold temporary visas, or who are legal permanent residents of the U.S.
Job Placement Office (Nassau Hall, Rm. 39; 516.572.7132)
Provides information about jobs, internships, and volunteer activities. The Office also sponsors workshops in interviewing skills, resume writing, and related services.
Office of Student Activities (College Center, Rm. 150; 516.572.7148)
Sponsors new student orientation program aimed at helping students become acquainted with the campus and college life. The Student Activities program also offers leadership training and supports more than seventy clubs and organizations.
Psychological Counseling (Nassau Hall, Rm. 9; 516.572.7698)
Provides short-term psychotherapy aimed at resolving personal problems and concerns.
Student Health Services (Cluster C, first floor; 516.572.7123)
Provides emergency care, medical care, consultation and referrals, as well as information about health-related issues (diet, communicable diseases, etc.).
Transfer Office (Nassau Hall, Rm. 4; 516.572-7127)
Provides advice and information to students planning to continue their education at a four-year college. The Transfer Office contains college catalogs, videos, and other resources that will help students select a four-year college.
Women’s Center (Nassau Hall, Rm. 14; 516.572.7696)
Hosts discussions and provides programs on topics of interest and importance to women.
