Avery Point Academic Center contact information

The main Academic Center contact number is (860) 405-9058. You may call this number to make tutoring appointments, cancel or change an existing appointment, or to contact a tutor.

Mary Heckman, the Program Assistant for Academic Services, may be reached at (860) 405-9201.

For more information, see our Schedule and appointment information page.

You may also contact Susan Lyons, Director of Academic Services, at (860) 405-9057, or Mark Newall, Instructional Technology Consultant, at (860) 405-9186 for information about the Academic Center.

Request a workshop

To see a list of available workshops and to request an in-class workshop (Avery Point faculty only, please), submit a request here.

Request a tutor class visit

To request a tutor visit to your class (Avery Point faculty only, please), please submit a request here. Tutor visits take no more than 5 minutes and are a great way to introduce our tutoring services to your students.

Request classroom tech or A/V setup (Avery Point faculty only, please)

To request a classroom tech delivery or A/V setup (one-time or recurring) for your class, submit your request using this form.

Job opportunities

The hiring windows for student tutors are in March (for the following fall) and October (for the following spring). Students enrolled at the University who have completed at least one semester at Avery Point are eligible to apply. See the Academic Center Tutor application for additional requirements and more information.