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Tutoring

Welcome to the STAR Institute! STAR Institute is the Student Tutoring and Academic Resource Institute. We provide FREE one on one tutoring in all subject areas and success seminars throughout each semester. Student success is our number one priority at Calhoun Community College. Every effort is made to provide students with programs and services that can assist them in obtaining and reaching their academic goals.

NOTE:  Now Offering Tutor Appointments on Campus & Online!

Here’s How to Schedule your FREE Appointment using TracCloud

  1. Login to your MyCalhoun Portal.
  2. Under the Quicklaunch, click the TracCloud/SAGE Icon.
  3. Click “Schedule an Appointment.”
  4. Select “Find First Available Immediately” or “Choose a Date and Center.”
  5. Schedule an Appointment for Help In: Select the Class that You Want Tutoring
  6. Press Search
  7. You will see ALL of the available appointments for that day in either Online Optional or Online Only Format. In the Online Optional Format, please pay attention to the Decatur or Huntsville Option. Press Load More to view other times or dates.
  8. To select your day and time, simply click on the time that you would like to attend.
  9. Select your preference by selecting the radio button for In-Person or Online. If you select Online, it will automatically prefill the Online URL for you to use to sign in for your appointment.
  10. On the Appointment Entry Page, fill out ALL of the required information, including making notes of what you’d like to cover and uploading a document. Please include a phone number.
  11. PRESS Confirm. You and the tutor will receive a confirmation email.

All tutor sessions are 50 minutes each. You may schedule up to 2 appointments per class each week.

We have TWO locations to serve you:

  • STAR Decatur: Room 230 of the Chasteen Student Services Center on the Decatur Campus.
    Phone 256-306-2594
  • STAR Huntsville: Room 206 Sparkman Building-Student Success Center on the Huntsville Research Park Campus.
    Phone 256-713-4882

Spring 2024 Hours

We offer Decatur & Huntsville In-Person and Virtual Appointments

  • Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (the last appointment will be 4:00 PM)
  • Friday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM-ONLINE ONLY

Tutor.com is available Online Monday through Thursday 5:00 PM-9:00 AM and ALL Day on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • 5:00 PM – 9:00 AM the following day Monday-Thursday
  • ALL Day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Please visit the Main STAR locations at both locations for assistance.

Exciting things are happening at the STAR Institute. Come and see us!

STAR Institute Staff

Check the STAR Institute Directory and feel free to contact any of the staff for more information.