Center for Academic Support and Tutoring (CAST)

The Center for Academic Support and Tutoring

Located in Nugent Hall 451, the Center for Academic Support and Tutoring (CAST) has two primary functions - providing tutoring for all Marymount Manhattan students and offering placement tests for incoming students. The Center prides itself on providing one-on-one support for every student. It is the mission of the Center to provide these services in any reasonable manner in order to secure student futures; its main objective is to assure each student who passes through the doors that they can and will succeed in college. For more information about the Center for Academic Support and Tutoring, please call 212-774-4820.

Faculty Resources at the Center for Academic Support and Tutoring

Classroom Visits. In-class information sessions are available each semester. We can come to your class and offer a brief session on where we are and what we do at the Center for Academic Support and Tutoring.
Class Tutoring Requirements. CAST accommodates classes that have required tutoring built into course curriculum. Working around the student’s schedule, we have tutors in over 50 subject areas to help students prepare for specific assignments.
Writing Lab Contract. Past labs have covered topics such as writing skills, plagiarism, and grammar. Each lab can be tailored to the student’s needs and can be arranged according to your class schedule.
Citation Workshops. Tutors conduct review sessions on MLA/APA/Chicago style citation.
www.mmm.edu/cast/workshops
Referral Tutoring Request Form. You can use this form to refer students who need help. Please fill out all of the information through the link below, and we will contact your student to make him or her aware of our services.

www.mmm.edu/cast/tutoring-request-form

Jump Start

In addition, CAST runs an intensive three-week academic summer program called Jump Start. Students earn college credits while taking a class and also participate in cultural and community-based activities in and out of the classroom. Both the time spent in the classroom and out in the city helps students adjust to their new role as a college student in the big city, preparing them for success at Marymount and beyond. Faculty are welcome to inquire about summer teaching opportunities with Jump Start.