Student Success Center

Sylvania CC 204 | 503-977-4540 | StudentSuccessCenter@pcc.edu | English Skills Center Coordinator: Laurel Spillum | Math Center Coordinator: Heiko Spoddeck

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
Fri. and Sat. tutoring begins the second week of term.
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.

Math Center

The Math Center provides drop-in and online tutoring in math, statistics, and accounting. Self-paced credit and non-credit math classes are offered for MTH 20, 60, and 65.

English Skills Center

The English Skills Center is a resource for students looking to improve their writing, reading, and communication skills. The center offers self-paced English courses, a wide variety of workshops, a drop-in English conversation group, the English Conversation Partner Program, and an online list of resources to help students perfect their language skills.

COMPASS Placement Test Preparation

Additional Services

  • Computer lab with Microsoft Office, Ultimate Speed Reading, Ellis Master Pronunciation, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, and many other useful programs.
  • Conference/quiet room
  • Scanner
  • English and math videos