DACC Academic Readiness Center

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Academic Readiness Center/ Tutoring Services provide free onsite and online tutoring, workshops and computer for DACC/NMSU credited students to promote student readiness at Sunland Park, Gadsden, East Mesa and Espina DACC Campuses.

🧠 HELP Session: Helping Everyone Learn PhysiologyStruggling with Anatomy & Physiology? Join us for a HELP Session design...
08/24/2026

🧠 HELP Session: Helping Everyone Learn Physiology

Struggling with Anatomy & Physiology? Join us for a HELP Session designed to help you study smarter and build active-learning skills that actually support understanding and remembering physiology.

📅 Date: August 31
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Academic Resource Center (ARC), DASH 116
Doña Ana Community College – Espina Campus
3400 S. Espina St.
Las Cruces, NM 88003

All Human Anatomy & Physiology students across campus are welcome!

What you’ll learn:

• Active recall and self-testing
• How to use diagrams and draw from memory
• How to make concept maps and connections
• Study strategies for difficult physiology topics
• How to avoid passive studying

Bring your questions and learn strategies you can use throughout your A&P courses!

Hosted by Dr. Maria Florez

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Promotional flyer for a HELP Session titled “Helping Everyone Learn Physiology.” The session is open to all Human Anatomy & Physiology students across campus. It will be held August 31 at 5:30 PM in the Academic Resource Center (ARC), DASH 116, at the DACC Espina Campus, 3400 S. Espina St., Las Cruces, NM 88003. The flyer highlights active recall, self-testing, diagrams, concept maps, study strategies for difficult physiology topics, and avoiding passive studying. The graphic includes illustrations of a brain, heart, skeleton, neuron, anatomy and physiology books, and a concept map. Hosted by Dr. Maria Florez.

08/17/2026

💲 Need help completing your FAFSA? DACC Financial Aid & Scholarships is hosting FAFSA assistance events at multiple campuses throughout July and August. Staff will be available to answer questions and help you complete your FAFSA before the Fall 2026 semester begins.

Upcoming FAFSA Events

📍 East Mesa Campus
DAAR Library, Room 203G
2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88011
🕑 2:00–3:00 p.m.
• July 9, 2026
• August 6, 2026

📍 Espina Campus
DASH Computer Lab 107
3400 S. Espina St., Las Cruces, NM 88003
🕒 3:00–4:00 p.m.

• July 21, 2026
• August 18, 2026

📍 Gadsden Center
DAGC Computer Lab 112
1700 E. O'Hara Rd., Anthony, NM 88021
🕘 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• July 28, 2026
• August 20, 2026

📍 Sunland Park Center
DASP Computer Lab 113
3365 McNutt Rd., Sunland Park, NM 88063
🕜 1:30–3:30 p.m.
• July 28, 2026
• August 20, 2026

🎓 First Day of Fall Classes: August 19, 2026

For more information, email [email protected] or visit https://zurl.co/gRZGZ.



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Graphic promoting upcoming DACC FAFSA assistance events.The graphic includes an illustration of a piggy bank wearing a graduation cap next to books labeled Education, Learning, Future, and Success, a QR code for Crimson Connection, the email [email protected], and the DACC logo.

🌟 NEW SEMESTER, FRESH START! 🌟Ready to start the semester strong? The Academic Readiness Center (ARC) is here to support...
08/14/2026

🌟 NEW SEMESTER, FRESH START! 🌟

Ready to start the semester strong? The Academic Readiness Center (ARC) is here to support you!

📚 FREE tutoring — in-person & online
💻 Computer lab
🖨️ Free printing
📖 Study rooms
🤝 Support with subjects including math, chemistry, biology, physics, statistics, writing, economics, finance, and more!

🕐 Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

📍 Visit us at any of our campuses:

Espina Campus
3400 S. Espina St.
Las Cruces, NM 88003

East Mesa Campus
2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011

Gadsden Campus
1700 E. O’Hara Rd.
Anthony, NM 88021

Sunland Park Campus
3365 McNutt Rd.
Sunland Park, NM 88063

💻 Need online tutoring? Use the QR code on the flyer to access online tutoring.

Your goals matter. We’ve got your back! 💙

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Promotional flyer for the Academic Readiness Center (ARC) announcing a new semester and encouraging students to start strong. The flyer lists free in-person and online tutoring, a computer lab, free printing of up to 10 pages, and study rooms. ARC hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The flyer lists four locations: Espina Campus, 3400 S. Espina St., Las Cruces, NM 88003; East Mesa Campus, 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88011; Gadsden Campus, 1700 E. O’Hara Rd., Anthony, NM 88021; and Sunland Park Campus, 3365 McNutt Rd., Sunland Park, NM 88063. A QR code is provided for online tutoring. The design features fall leaves, an ARC logo, a yellow note with the message “You’ve got goals. We’ve got your back,” and a tree graphic with subjects offered, including biology, chemistry, physics, math, finance, economics, statistics, writing, and medical terminology.

08/14/2026

We can't wait to see your faces back on campus! And to show our gratitude, we're hosting several Welcome Back Bashes with...wait for it...free food for the first 75 guests!

Don't miss it, because we miss you!

Community Food ResourcesThe FirstLight Comfort Casita Food Pantry is temporarily closed while classes are not in session...
08/11/2026

Community Food Resources
The FirstLight Comfort Casita Food Pantry is temporarily closed while classes are not in session. During this time, the team is deep cleaning, reorganizing, and restocking to prepare for the Fall 2026 semester. They shared a list of alternative food resources, such as the Aggie Cupboard, Casa De Peregrinos and El Caldito Soup Kitchen.

💙 The FirstLight Comfort Casita will reopen Wednesday, August 19, 2026!

🍎 Fall 2026 Food Pantry Hours:
Tuesday: 2–6 p.m.
Wednesday: 1–5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.



Alt text: A paper flyer listing alternative resources for food. The names, times and locations of each resource is neatly presented. The DACC AVANZA logo is shown in the center of the flyer.

08/10/2026

New to Canvas or need a refresher? Learn how to navigate your courses, submit assignments, communicate with instructors, and stay organized throughout the semester.

Register and learn more at:
crimsonconnection.nmsu.edu/organization/vlit



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Promotional graphic for DACC Virtual Learning & Instructional Technology's "Canvas Essentials" workshop featuring the Canvas logo and a white and red design. The workshop teaches students how to navigate Canvas, submit assignments, communicate with instructors, and stay organized throughout the semester. Workshop dates are August 17, 18, and 21, and September 4 and 11 at multiple DACC campuses and online. The graphic includes VLIT contact information for registration and support.

The ARC’s Sunland Park location is looking for tutors.Qualifications- 3.0 GPA- Have an "A" letter grade in the subject t...
08/04/2026

The ARC’s Sunland Park location is looking for tutors.

Qualifications
- 3.0 GPA
- Have an "A" letter grade in the subject tutoring
- Work study funds not required
- Excellent communication skills
- Dependable, patient, a team player, and organized
- Friendly attitude and customer service
- No experience needed

For any questions or additional information contact our Tutor Coordinator Nancy Kilgore
[email protected]

☀️ Summer Hours ☀️

⏰️Monday–Thursday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit us at:
📍 Espina Campus
3400 S. Espina St.
Las Cruces, NM 88003

📍 East Mesa Campus
2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011

📍Gadsden Center
1700 E. O’Hara Rd.
Anthony, NM 88021

We look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals this summer!

academicreadinesscenter summersemester

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Two flyers announcing that the ARC’s sunland park location is looking for tutors. The first flyer lists the general qualifications needed, such as having a 3.0 GPA, excellent communication skills and being a dependable, patient team player. It is a simple white graphic with a picture of two people waving and talking. The ARC Logo is shown near the top. The second flyer is directed towards nursing students, with its qualification asking for an “A‘ or “B” letter grade in their nursing courses. It features a drawing of happy nursing students on a tan background with both the ARC and DACC logo. Both flyers include a contact for the Tutor Coordinator, Nancy Kilgore at her email: [email protected]

The ARC’s Sunland Park location is looking for tutors.Qualifications- 3.0 GPA- Have an "A" letter grade in the subject t...
08/03/2026

The ARC’s Sunland Park location is looking for tutors.

Qualifications
- 3.0 GPA
- Have an "A" letter grade in the subject tutoring
- Work study funds not required
- Excellent communication skills
- Dependable, patient, a team player, and organized
- Friendly attitude and customer service
- No experience needed

For any questions or additional information contact our Tutor Coordinator Nancy Kilgore
[email protected]

☀️ Summer Hours ☀️

⏰️Monday–Thursday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit us at:
📍 Espina Campus
3400 S. Espina St.
Las Cruces, NM 88003

📍 East Mesa Campus
2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011

📍Gadsden Center
1700 E. O’Hara Rd.
Anthony, NM 88021

We look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals this summer!



Alt Text (ADA Compliance):
Two flyers announcing that the ARC’s sunland park location is looking for tutors. The first flyer lists the general qualifications needed, such as having a 3.0 GPA, excellent communication skills and being a dependable, patient team player. It is a simple white graphic with a picture of two people waving and talking. The ARC Logo is shown near the top. The second flyer is directed towards nursing students, with its qualification asking for an “A‘ or “B” letter grade in their nursing courses. It features a drawing of happy nursing students on a tan background with both the ARC and DACC logo. Both flyers include a contact for the Tutor Coordinator, Nancy Kilgore at her email: [email protected]

🌱 Growth Doesn’t Happen Overnight 🌱Learning is like growing a plant. Every small step you take helps you grow stronger a...
07/31/2026

🌱 Growth Doesn’t Happen Overnight 🌱

Learning is like growing a plant. Every small step you take helps you grow stronger and more confident.

🌱 Show Up – Attend class and be present.
💧 Stay Consistent – Study a little every day.
☀️ Ask for Help – You don’t have to do it alone.
🌼 Watch Yourself Grow – Celebrate your progress along the way.

The Academic Readiness Center (ARC) is here to help you grow with FREE in-person and online tutoring.

🕗 Summer Hours
Monday–Thursday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

📍 Visit us at any of our campuses:

Espina Campus
3400 S. Espina St.
Las Cruces, NM 88003

East Mesa Campus
2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011

Gadsden Campus
1700 E. O’Hara Rd.
Anthony, NM 88021

We look forward to helping you reach your academic goals this summer! 🌿

StudentSuccess SummerSemester KeepGrowing GrowthMindset

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A vertical, nature-themed flyer promoting the Academic Readiness Center (ARC). The headline reads “Growth Doesn’t Happen Overnight” with the subtitle “Learning is like growing a plant.” Four colorful icons represent the steps to academic growth: a sprout for “Show Up,” a water droplet for “Stay Consistent,” a sun for “Ask for Help,” and a flower for “Watch Yourself Grow.” Below the icons, four potted plants illustrate growth from a small sprout to a blooming flower. A banner reads, “The ARC is here to help you grow.” The flyer also states that the ARC offers free in-person and online tutoring Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Campus locations are listed for Espina (3400 S. Espina St., Las Cruces, NM 88003), East Mesa (2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88011), and Gadsden (1700 E. O’Hara Rd., Anthony, NM 88021). The DACC and ARC logos appear at the bottom.

Address

3400 S. Espina St./2800 Sonoma Ranch Boulevard
Las Cruces, NM
88001/88011

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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