We're Here to Help!
The Language Arts Tutoring and Learning Center provides support to all students who have questions related to reading, writing, or language studies.
The lab is staffed by professional and student tutors with varying degree levels in differing majors, all of whom are passionate about helping students improve and grow.
Most tutoring sessions last between 20-30 minutes and students, and students are welcome to come and go as they please.
The Language Arts Tutoring and Learning Center offers assistance with:
- Reading and writing for any course offered at GRCC.
- Learning and understanding foreign languages.
Fall 2025 Hours
Located in Cook Hall, Room 501.
Tutoring
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (In-person and virtual)
- Friday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (In-person and virtual)
Computer Lab
- Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (In-person)
- Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (In-person)
International Language Tutoring Hours
Spanish
Please call the main ASTS office at (616) 234-4145 for Spanish tutoring options.
French
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 1-6 p.m. (In-person and virtual)
Tutoring Services
Tutoring services are available in a variety of delivery formats. We encourage you to connect with a subject-specific tutorial lab for support. Access to Blackboard resources, including Zoom meeting rooms, are provided by each subject-specific tutorial lab.
Virtual & In-Person Tutoring by Drop-In or Appointment
- In-person and virtual support is available by drop-in and by appointment, which can be scheduled through Navigate.
- In-person tutoring is located at 501 Cook Hall.
- The Zoom link for online tutoring is accessed through Blackboard; when scheduling an appointment, a Zoom link will be sent to you directly.
Schedule a Virtual or In-Person Appointment
Appointments can only be made 24 hours in advance through Navigate. For more immediate assistance, please drop-in to the lab). To schedule an appointment:
- Make sure you are logged in to your MyGRCC account
- Click the "Schedule Appointment" icon below and follow the prompts. You will be able to choose to meet with a tutor via Zoom or in person.
Check your student email account for appointment confirmation and additional instructions. If you need assistance accessing your student email account, contact IT Customer Support.
Access Virtual Drop-In Tutoring
- Log into MyGRCC and select Canvas.
- Click on Courses → All Courses in the Canvas navigation menu and selecting the appropriate Tutoring and Learning Center.
- Read the information on the course homepage to learn about expectations and how to access online tutoring.
- Click the link provided and enter the password which is also provided.
*If the Language Arts Online Tutorial Lab does not appear under your "My Organizations" list, please contact IT at (616) 234-4357.
Contact Information
Email: tutoring@grcc.edu
Phone: (616) 234-4244
Resources
The Language Arts Tutoring and Learning Center offers a variety of resources designed to help students succeed in their classes and beyond. Please check out our resources on Blackboard, which you can find by visiting the Language Arts Lab Online Tutorial Lab under "My Organizations".
We also have writing resources available for anyone to use as needed. These tip sheets cover a variety of topics including citations, thesis statements, comma use, and more!
