Academic Support

Libraries

College libraries are available at all campuses. They provide a combination of physical and virtual environments, resources, personnel, and services in support of teaching, learning, and scholarship. 

Resources include the system-wide collection of 90,500 print and media titles, 191,900 electronic book titles, 74,900 streaming video programs, and 100 research databases. Physical collections are held locally by campus and shared collectively throughout the College by way of a web-based library management system.

The library’s website provides on-site and remote access to resources, services, research, and help options. Print, electronic, on-demand video, and full text databases enhance coursework and support research within the majors, specializations, electives, and interdisciplinary topics of each program of study. The Berkeley College Online® library, available at Engage.BerkeleyCollege.edu, supports online learning, locally and globally with a full array of web-based resources that includes electronic journals, e-books, reference tools, assignment support and live chat assistance.*

The libraries are open days, evenings, and weekends when classes are in session. Academic librarians are available in person, by telephone, email, or live chat to assist with navigating the electronic resources and locating materials within the Berkeley College Collections or through a worldwide resource-sharing network.

The ability to find, interpret, evaluate, and use many types of information is a valuable set of skills for academic and professional success. Throughout a student's academic experience, there are many opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of the value of information literacy.

*The Berkeley College Online Library is available from a PC, Mac, tablet, or smartphone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from any location where Internet access is available and permitted by law.

Center for Academic Success

The Center for Academic Success is dedicated to empowering students throughout their academic careers at Berkeley College and encouraging their development as successful independent learners. Staff are available days, evenings, and Saturdays to support student achievement. Students may access an array of resources to support their academic courses. 

Center services include: 

On-Site Services

The Center for Academic Success provides a productive learning environment at every campus for students to work and to share ideas. Students can book one-on-one or group tutoring appointments with peer tutors and/or professional tutors to discuss progress in their courses and work toward their academic goals. Sessions are available for course content, writing, and Canvas navigation/computer literacy. Students can also work individually with CAS staff to develop a plan for more effective learning strategies. The Speakeasy program, available at every campus, coaches students in public speaking skills so they can complete class presentations with confidence. 

Remote Services