Student Success Center

Sylvania CC 204 | 503-977-4540 | English Skills Coordinator: 503-977-4563 | Math Center Coordinator: 503-977-4353

Student Success Center
We are an informal, open study area, with the added benefit of tutoring assistance. Tutoring is free for PCC students and is primarily done on a first-come, first-served basis. We also have a computer lab (PCs only) and offer English and Math self-paced classes.

Fall, Winter and Spring terms hours:
Mon. - Thurs. 9am - 8pm, Fri. 9am - 3pm and Now Open Saturdays: 10am to 3pm
Summer term hours:
Mon. - Thurs. 10am - 2pm, Tues. and Wed.: 5pm - 8pm
Student Success Center Policies
Before visiting the Student Success Center, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with these simple policies.

This video was created in 2005. The math coordinator is now Heiko Spoddeck. Physical science (physics, chemistry, and geology) tutoring has moved to AM 107, and life science tutoring (e.g., biology, Anatomy and Physiology) is now in HT 207.

English Skills Center

English Coordinator's website

English Skills Tutoring Schedule
This is a printable schedule of the tutors' availability.
English Conversation Group
Drop in on the free Conversation Group in the Student Success Center Monday through Wednesday, 12 noon to 1pm. (Group is most appropriate for students at ESOL level 4 or higher.)
Self-Paced English Classes for 0, 1, 2, and 3 Credits
Take an English class at your own pace. Contact us for more information.
Free English Workshops
Designed to help students brush up on their English grammar, writing, and communication skills.
Tutoring in Business Communications, Spanish, Philosophy, Japanese and History
Check the tutoring hours for these subjects and come by for help.
Conversation Partner Program
Participants wanted for the English Conversation Partner Program! Sign up as a volunteer or a student who speaks English as a non-native language and wants to practice conversation skills.

Math Center

Math Coordinator's website

Math Center schedule
This is a printable schedule of the tutors' availability. We offer math, statistics and accounting tutoring.
Online Tutoring
Online tutoring is now available. Please see the Online Tutoring flier for subjects and schedules.
Math Work-study and Volunteer tutor positions available
Math tutor positions are available for students who wish to volunteer or who receive work-study through Financial Aid. Please fill out an application form and give it to the Math Coordinator, Heiko Spoddeck in CC 204. Math Work-Study Tutor Application | Math Volunteer Tutor Application
Self-paced Math classes
Take 0, 1, 2, and 3 credit math classes at your own pace with the help of the Math Center.

Additional Services

  • Computer lab with Microsoft Office, Ultimate Speed Reading, Ellis Master Pronounciation, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, and many other useful programs.
  • Preparing to take the COMPASS Placement Test
  • Conference/quiet room
  • Scanner
  • English and math videos