Academic Support Center Information
The Academic Support Center provides instructional services to students and assists them in achieving
success in all academic areas. The center provides academic peer tutoring, peer classroom tutors, study groups, academic workshops, the Writing Center, the Math “MOB” and placement testing services. The goal of the ASC is to promote student success by sharing knowledge of the learning process with students, faculty, administration, and staff in a collaborative partnership for the enhancement of learning.
Our Mission
The mission of the Academic Support Center is to help all students achieve their educational by promoting the learning strategies and attitudes necessary for academic success, to encourage independent learning so that students can educate themselves continuously throughout their lifetimes, to help faculty infuse learning strategies and active learning experiences into their teaching methodologies, and to recognized and respect the diversity within our learning community by providing appropriate and effective academic support.
We Provide
Math MOB
- Provides appointment and drop-in assistance and support to students enrolled in All Mathematics courses at The Art Institute or Washington.
Student Success Workshops
- Workshops are offered each quarter and are available to all students. Topics may include time management, memory strategies, textbook reading, note-taking, test taking, math anxiety, and how to be a college student.
Tutorial Center
- Tutorial Services provides free individual and small group tutoring in all academic subjects.
- The Tutors consist of faculty members and students that are faculty recommended.
- Tutors are trained to help students develop long-term learning strategies that facilitate independent learning.
Writing Center
- Provides any student with assistance with writing assignments and college application essays.
- Proofreading and specific questions about structure and content will be offered.
- Computers are available for use.
Peer Classroom Tutor
- AiW Peer Classroom Tutor is a successful student, who is placed in a course that he or she has completed, to serve as a guide for others.
- The duties of the tutors include tutoring students, facilitating discussion, and locating resources. But their most essential function is to model the role of a successful student
Placement Testing
- The ASC offers Compass placement testing.
- The COMPASS (Computerized Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System) is a computerized placement testing system used to guide you to the courses and campus-learning resources that will help you fulfill your individual plans, goals, and needs at Art Institute of Washington.
The Goals of the Center
- To assist students in becoming self-confident critical thinkers and learners
- To provide an opportunity for AiW students to learn about peer tutoring, and resources they need as they work toward graduation
- To provide a place where faculty can refer students who need academic support and to offer resources to faculty concerned about advising and student learning needs
- To evaluate all activities and to use evaluation results to improve services for students
ASC Location
The ASC is located on the 12th floor in room 1206.
This website provides information about the academic services within the ASC.
Please feel free to browse and/or come by and check out the ASC in person.
Thank you for taking the time to explore how the Academic Support Center can help you achieve your academic goals.
Peer Tutoring
- All tutoring is FREE
- Peer tutors from various programs are available to assist students
- Tutoring is arranged on a first come first served basis
- One-on-one or small group sessions in the Academic Support Center with on site tutors
- To assist students in becoming self-confident critical thinkers and learners
- To provide an opportunity for AiW students to learn about peer tutoring, and resources they need as they work toward graduation
- To provide a place where faculty can refer students who need academic support and to offer resources to faculty concerned about advising and student learning needs
- To evaluate all activities and to use evaluation results to improve services for students
Tutoring Policies
- Check-In
Be sure to check in at the front desk each time you come to the ASC. If your tutor is not ready to work with you when you arrive, take a seat and work quietly until he or she is available. If you have waited longer than 15 minutes, please check back in at the desk.
- Rescheduling Appointments
If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment, please call 703-247-2196 at least 3 hours prior to the scheduled appointment time. This gives us ample time to fill the time slot for the tutor.
- No Shows
If a student does not show up for the appointment, the student will be considered a "No Show". After two "No Show", the student cannot make any more appointments and will be served on a "Walk-In" basis only for the rest of the quarter.
- Walk-In Appointment
If a student comes to the center without an appointment and a tutor is available, the student may have that time for a tutoring session.
- Preparing For Your Session (Your tutor is here to assist you, not to do the homework for you.)
- Read the assignment prior to your tutoring session. You will benefit more from your session.
- ATTEMPT THE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT BEFORE THE TUTORING SESSION and bring what you have done with you, no matter how good or bad you think it is.
- Bring your syllabus and textbook(s).
- Bring your class assignment(s).
- Have questions for the tutor.
- Read the assignment prior to your tutoring session. You will benefit more from your session.
