Looking for tutoring, a study space, equipment checkout, or a place to grab coffee? Welcome to the Academic Resource Center! You’re in the right place.
Located on the first floor of Billington Library, JCCC’s Academic Resource Center (ARC) is a one-stop shop for scholastic success. Currently enrolled students can drop in to one of our specialized resource centers for help with assignments, use laptops or desktop computers, book a study room, or study in the open study space.
Not sure where to start? Visit the Ask Desk, where friendly faces can answer your questions and point you in the right direction. In the ARC, you can also:
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Learn more about tutoring services
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Find a computer or printer
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Access proctoring software like Yuja Verity, Proctorio, and Respondus
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Recharge with a coffee and pastry from Stacks Café.
Resource Centers
Academic Achievement Center
Advance your learning abilities
Math Resource Center
Master difficult math concepts
Science Resource Center
Learn with models, microscopes, and an open lab
Writing Center
Turn a blank page into a stellar essay
Isaac went from having one of the lowest GPAs in high school to graduating from JCCC and attending a top-10 aerospace engineering program. Along the way, the Academic Resource Center was a go-to for his college success.
ARC Hours
The Academic Resource Center and all tutoring centers have the same operating hours.
Fall & Spring Semesters
- Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Friday: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saturday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Fall 2026 Exceptions
- The ARC will close for Thanksgiving break from Wednesday, Nov. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 29. We will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30.
- The ARC will be closed for Winter break from Monday, Dec. 21, through Sunday, Jan. 3. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4.
Summer Session
- Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.**
**During summer session, the Central District is not open as a study space. Tutoring not available unless arranged in advance.
Interim Periods Between Semesters (only when campus is open)
The Central District study space will be open for student use Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Math, Science, Writing, and Academic Achievement Centers will not be open or providing services during these periods.
The Central District study space will be closed the following interim dates:
- Monday, Dec. 21 – Wednesday, Dec. 23
- Monday, Jan. 4 – Friday, Jan. 8. We will reopen on Monday, Jan. 11.
