OUR MISSION—Through our  tutorial services, CAD helps accomplish the mission of Bloomfield College by helping students strengthen not only their academic knowledge and skills in all subject areas, but their time management and study skills as well. We teach various learning strategies in both individual and group settings, and the ultimate goal is to help students become independent learners. Academic excellence is developed over time—it takes an on-going commitment. For this reason, we encourage frequent and regular appointments.

Frequently Asked Questions

· Do I have to pay for tutorial services?        

      No. Bloomfield College offers free and unlimited tutorial sessions to its students.

· Do I need to make an appointment?         

      Yes. We strongly suggest that you call at least 24 hours ahead of time to schedule an appointment.

· Where do I meet my tutor?                         

     All tutorial appointments take place in Voorhees Hall, which is located at 455 Franklin St.

· What if I need to cancel an appointment?   

      As per our no-show policy, you must call 24 hours in advance to cancel an appointment. To cancel, please call (973) 748-9000 ext. 256 or 239.

· What if I am running late?                           

      Students must be punctual for all appointments. Try to arrive 5 minutes early. Lateness of more than 15 minutes will be considered a “no-show”.

· Do I need my school’s ID card?

Yes, you must bring your Bloomfield College ID card with you and present it to the receptionist.

· How long will the session last?

All tutorial sessions last one hour. If you need more time you will have to consult with the receptionist for availability.

· Are there any accommodations for students with disabilities?

Yes.  Please contact the Learning Needs Specialist, Janette Lawrence, at 973-748-9000 ext. 654.

· What paperwork must be done?                                                 

      You must sign a Tutorial Contract at or before the first tutorial session.

· Will my teacher know if I come for tutoring?                       

      That is up to you. At each tutoring session your tutor will ask if you want your instructor to receive a copy of the report. We respect your confidentiality.

· If I attend tutoring, will my professors perceive me negatively?                                                                  

      Absolutely not. Many of our professional tutors are also part-time faculty, and all faculty members are aware that tutoring is a comprehensive service that helps ALL students. Your professor will most likely see you as a committed student eager to learn ways to improve. Some instructors, especially in the Academic Foundations (ACF) courses, give extra credit to those students attending tutoring.

· Is this a peer-tutoring-only program?                        

        No. Our program has both professional and peer-tutors. Professional tutors have bachelor degrees. The vast majority of them also hold graduate degrees.

· Do the tutors help with subject-teaching only?                                                         

      No. Our tutors are also trained to teach you learning strategies and study and time-management skills, when necessary.

· Do I have a chance to evaluate the tutor?                        

      Yes. You will be given a tutor-evaluation form at the end of the session. The evaluation is confidential, and it should be completed away from the tutor. Your input is welcome, and your suggestions will help us to improve the program.

BEING PREPARED—        

· How should I prepare for each tutorial session?                                                                    You must bring your textbook, handouts, class notes and materials, as well as a calculator, computer disk, ruler, etc., when necessary. In addition, a tutor will only help you if you have tried first: you must have read the assigned material, attended class, done your homework, written your essay, etc. The tutor is not here to do the work for you but to facilitate the learning process by helping you assess the problems and guiding you to find the solutions. Finally, you must be well-aware of the nature of the class assignments and what the  teacher expects you to do.