Welcome to Bootcamps
The immersion workshops, or bootcamps, are designed with the broad goal of improving college readiness and success and contributing to improvements in gateway course completion rates, by focusing on skills that prepare students to succeed in English Composition and Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning coursework. All workshops are developed and facilitated by instructors within the departments and are connected to college credit courses. All are free for any Queens College student.
What are QC Bootcamps? Why should I enroll?
- Take a tuition-free (non-credit) workshop
- Meet students and enjoy the campus
- Recommended by departments
- Be step ahead for upcoming semester
- Get to know a QC instructor
- Pizza Party! with all 6 bootcamps
Summer Bootcamp Enrollment Begins in May of 2023.
Bootcamp Sample from Winter 2023
- English Bootcamp
- Math Bootcamps – Three Levels
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- Algebra Bootcamp
- Pre-Calculus Bootcamp
- Calculus Bootcamp
- Psychology
- Statistics Bootcamp for Psychology
- Experimental Psychology Bootcamp
Click tabs below to learn more about each workshop.


(Winter 2023 Sample Flyer Above;
Summer Bootcamp Enrollment Begins in May of 2023)
English Bootcamp
For students who are registered for or need to take or would benefit from ENGL 110, ENGL 109, ENGL 115.1 or ENGL 115.2
Are you interested in enhancing your English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills? The English bootcamp offers fun and engaging opportunities to practice and learn with other students. Bootcamps are led by an instructor from the English Department.
- 4 hours each day for 8 days – 32 hours total
- Dates: January 9,10,11,12 & 17,18,19,20
- Time: 9:30-11:20 & 12:00-1:50
- Open until filled
- Room: Powdermaker Hall Room 108
- Instructor: Alwin Harahap
Math Bootcamps: Three Different Levels
Are you worried about the math requirement? Would you like to work with other students with similar concerns and goals? Spend time with an actual math instructor from the department who will help you brush up on your math skills in a fun and interactive environment to give you the confidence to succeed in your math course this semester. Bootcamps are led by instructors within the department.
- Algebra Bootcamp
For students who are registered for or want to brush up on basic Algebra Skills - Pre-Calculus Bootcamp
For students who are registered for or want to brush up on basic Pre-Calculus Skills - Calculus Bootcamp
For students who are registered for or want to brush up on basic Calculus Skills
WHEN?
All three MATH bootcamps are offered at the same time:
- 4 hours each day for 8 days – 32 hours total
- Dates: January 9,10,11,12 & 17,18,19,20
- Time: 9:30-11:20 & 12:00-1:50
- Open until filled
Instructor and Location:
Algebra: Seth Lehman, Powdermaker Hall Room 110
Pre-Calculus: Jessica Tobar, Powdermaker Hall Room 112
Calculus: Elliot Gangaram, Powdermaker Hall Room 114
Statistics for Psychology Bootcamp
For students who are going to take PSYCH 107, who need to retake PSYCH 107, or who want to review statistics methods for psychology. The bootcamp is led by an instructor within the department.
- Maximize your chance of successfully completing statistics
- Get a refresher of basic statistical principles and analyses
- Develop a better understanding of the application of statistical method
- Learn how to select the appropriate statistical test for a research question
- Learn how to run statistical analyses
WHEN?
- 4 hours each day for 4 days – 16 hours total
- Dates: January 9,10,11,12
- Time: 9:30-11:20 & 12:00-1:50
- Open until filled
- Instructor: Francis Rotella
- Location: Powdermaker Hall Room 116
Experimental Psychology Bootcamp
For students who are going to take PSYCH 213W, who need to retake PSYCH 213W, or who want to review experimental psychology principles. The bootcamp is led by an instructor within the department.
- Maximize your chances of successfully completing 213W or get a refresher on the principles of experimental psychology.
- Go over the essential factors and principles scientists consider when conducting research.
- Get both practical and theoretical guidance.
- Learn how to communicate about research using APA-format
- Engage in reviewing prior research.
WHEN?
- 4 hours each day for 4 days – 16 hours total
- Dates: January 17,18,19,20
- Time: 9:30-11:20 & 12:00-1:50
- Open until filled
- Instructor: Erica Doran
- Location: Powdermaker Hall Room 115
Student Testimonials
Contact Us:
- LCommons@qc.cuny.edu
- 718-997-5670
- Main Offices: Kiely 237, 127
- Tutoring and Study Spaces: Kiely 131, 127
Main Office Hours:
- Monday through Friday, 9-5.
- In-Person, Monday through Thursday, 9-5.
- Fridays are remote.