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Online Academic Resources for Students

As a student at MC, you can take advantage of online tutoring, on-campus learning centers, library resources, and Blackboard tutorials. 

Montgomery College Learning Centers promote student success by providing engaging, responsive, and interactive academic support.  Through high quality professional tutoring and collaborative collegewide services, the Centers’ dedicated and caring staff fosters a welcoming and empowering learning environment for a diverse student body.

All students have access to the Academic Success Center, STEM Learning Centers, and the Writing, Reading, and Language Centers. Students can find more information and sign up for tutoring on the Montgomery College Learning Centers website.new window

On Demand, Anytime, Anywhere eLearning

Some of the things that students can do with Brainfuse:

  • Receive Instant Tutoring and interact with a live tutor
  • Use the Writing Lab for comprehensive feedback or connect with a live tutor
  • Submit a Question anytime and receive a reply from a tutor
  • Personalized Skills Building library of lessons and videos
  • Each student receives a monthly cap of 16 hours (960 minutes) of free tutoring

How to Access Brainfuse: 

  • Log in to MyMC
  • At the top of the page, click on Blackboard
  • Click the “Tools” link on the left-hand menu
  • Click on the Brainfuse Live Tutoring link

This guide will introduce you to the resources and services at the Montgomery College Library that are especially useful for Distance Education students. Visit the Library Distance Education Guidenew window.

The Digital Learning Center (DLC) is open to faculty, staff, and all currently enrolled Montgomery College students. We operate on the Rockville campus and on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. The DLC offers user support with a variety of common student use applications and provides online presentations in a variety of topics. User assistance and presentations are delivered using Zoom software and other learning management tools. 

To book an appointment or register for a presentation or workshop, visit our website at Digital Learning Centernew window.

Need help with Blackboard Learn? Get familiar with Blackboard features in minutes. Watch short, engaging Blackboard Help videos on our YouTube channel. You can see the full list of student videos and choose which ones you want to watch. Or you can view multiple videos in a row about a particular topic using the playlists. Watch the Blackboard tutorialsnew window.

Blackboard Collaborate offers live audio/video, break-out discussions, and archived class sessions. Your professor will let you know ahead of time if there is a Blackboard Collaborate session in the online course.

If you need support on how to use Collaborate, visit the Blackboard Collaborate websitenew window.

Students can also review the Blackboard Collaborate Tutorial (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) .

Adult Learnersnew window - Join thousands of adult learners just like yourself who seek to change their lives.

Assessment new window- Assessment and Testing Centers.

Athletics new window- MC sport teams.

Behavioral Intervention Teamnew window

Bookstores new window- Get your textbooks.

Men Empowering Network (M.E.N)new window - Fostering long-term academic success in African American and black male students.

Career Coachnew window - Discover majors and in-demand careers and education based on your interests!

Center for Early Educationnew window - The Center for Early Education provides outstanding research and training opportunities for college students seeking knowledge of early childhood education and development.

Counseling and Advisingnew window - Counseling faculty help students with their personal, career, and educational goals and assist students with selecting the courses that are right for them.

Disability Support Servicesnew window - Disability Support Services (DSS) leads this effort, to promote full participation and equal access to educational opportunities, programs and activities.

Financial Aidnew window - Montgomery College is committed to making higher education affordable by helping students find financial aid to pay for college, from grants and scholarships to student loans and work-study programs.

First Year Experiencenew window - The first year of college is an exciting and challenging time where you will experience academic and personal growth.

Food Servicesnew window - Find campus cafes, vending machines, and catering for College events.

MC Pridenew window - We are Montgomery College’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allies faculty and staff group, a college-recognized organization within the College. 

Military and Veteran Servicesnew window - We're honored to have students who are veterans of the armed forces, active-duty service members, reservists, and guardsmen.

Parking, Transportation and Vehicle Registrationnew window - Whether you're driving to class or taking public transportation, our three conveniently located campuses are easily accessible—and MC students ride the county's extensive Ride On Bus system for no additional fee.

Printing new window- Pay for printing at Montgomery College.

Public Safetynew window - The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management is responsible for the protection of the College community, first aid, emergency assistance, 24-hour escort service (upon request), enforcement of campus parking regulations, and the lost and found service.

Student Employment Servicesnew window - Speak with the student employment specialist on your campus for help with resume writing, interviewing, and other job search topics.

Student Wellness Centernew window - As we continue to live and learn in this ever-changing climate, the Student Wellness Center is here for you.

Student Lifenew window - Our Offices of Student Life want you to get involved on campus.

Student Success Courses new window- Student success courses focus on strategies to help you become a successful student and assist you in developing an education plan.

Television new window- Watch recorded and live program from MCTV.

Transfer Advising and Planningnew window - Your stepping-stone to a Bachelor’s degree.

TRIO Programsnew window - The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Examity new windowprovides MC students on-line exam proctoring services: automated and live. This service will continue to be free of charge for our students. Examity is compatible with Chromebooks as well as Mac desktops and laptops (no iPhones or iPods.) This particular feature should allow more students to benefit from this service.

Examity is available through Blackboard. They have shared digital resources for faculty and students. I invite you to review the list of resources below.

Resources

Blackboard Help Desk Support

Student questions regarding Blackboard use can reach out to the Blackboard Help Desk for assistance. This service is available weeknights 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at:

Hardware Specifications for Students

Visit the IT websitenew window to see hardware and general technical requirements for students.

Accessibility at MC

Montgomery College is committed to providing equal opportunity to persons with disabilities, including equal access to education, employment, college programs, services and activities provided through information technology. Learn more about Accessibility at MCnew window. 

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