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Tutoring Services offers free academic support for students registered in classes during the current term.
Spring term service dates
- eTutoring: available 24/7
- Campus centers:
Wednesday, April 2 – Friday, June 6
Planned closures
- Tuesday, April 29: SAC In-service
- Monday, May 26: Memorial Day
See Academic Calendar for college closures.
In-person drop-in
Visit any of our locations during our open hours!
See campus center locations and hours below. Tutor and subject availability are visible in TracCloud.
How it works
Visit any of our campus locations for study support during our open hours. Students are encouraged to study in our space and notify a tutor when they are ready to ask a question. Expect to work with a tutor for about 15-20 minutes to support one homework question or concept on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students may continue to work in the space and visit with a tutor for additional sessions as time and availability permit.
Online drop-in
See the eTutoring schedule and available subjects.
How to use
Students meet with tutors in a Zoom room with up to 3 other students on a first come, first serve basis. Sessions are designed to support each student with one concept or question. Students can return to the queue for support with additional questions.
Use the PCC to eTutoring Math table to choose the correct category for support with math courses.
Appointments
Available in-person or online!
Log in to TracCloud to see the schedule and book an appointment.
How it works
Students can book a 25-minute tutoring session to clarify concepts or get additional support with a homework question or writing assignment. See our FAQs and video guides page for detailed instructions.
Asynchronous
Use the eTutoring Writing Lab, eQuestions, or My Resources.
How to use
- eTutoring Writing Lab: The eTutoring Writing Lab allows you to submit a paper to the eTutoring Writing tutor, and the tutor will respond within 48 hours with comments. For better support, ask specific questions that you would like the tutor to answer regarding your writing ie. “Is my thesis easy to identify?” or “Does my APA formatting look correct?” Refer to this video on how to use the Writing Lab.
- eQuestions: Leave a specific question for an eTutor, who will respond within 48 hours (but usually sooner). eQuestions may be submitted for any of the subject areas covered. Refer to this video demonstration on how to use eQuestions.
- My Resources: Browse or search through a variety of external resources collected by eTutors.
In-person locations
Student Learning Centers and Reading & Writing Centers
Additional Cascade locations: Science Tutoring Lab: TH 102 (Mon – Thurs: 11am-6pm) and Presentation Practice Lab: TH 124 (booking calendar)
Making the most of tutoring
Prior to the tutoring session
- Attend your scheduled class sessions. (Missed a class? Utilize your syllabus, textbook, and D2L to find what was covered in your class. Then make an appointment to meet with your instructor during office hours.)
- Carefully complete your assigned work to the best of your ability. READ the study materials and the assignment fully.
- Evaluate your strengths (what do you understand well in this assignment, topic, process, etc.).
- Identify the area where you feel stuck or would like more support.
- Write down as many questions as you can think of for which you need assistance.
During the tutoring session
- Bring your textbook, assignments, and class notes to the study session.
- Write down new notes when appropriate so that you can explain the idea to yourself later if you get stuck again.
- Write down any helpful questions or strategies that tutors offer you.
- Try part of the work on your own and explain your reasoning to the tutor while you work through it.
- Share what you know about your learning style and try new suggestions; consider using drop-in support with a new-to-you tutor for a different approach.
- Write down questions you may want to ask the instructor during the next class lecture.
After the tutoring session
- Review! Review the syllabus and textbook notes. Review your lecture notes. Review your assignments.
- Plan to study: For every hour in class, a student can expect to study two hours outside of class. Try various methods of studying or consult a College Guidance tutor to find out how to study more efficiently with your time.
- Connect with your instructor! Visit during office hours, send an email to let them know how you’re feeling about your grasp of the concepts, and ask questions both in class and out.
- Schedule yourself for academic support throughout the term. Start early and visit frequently. If you don’t have questions, consider joining a Study Group to improve your retention and mastery of the material.
- Share feedback: After each visit with a tutor (in a physical center or online), you will receive an automated after-visit email which includes a link to send feedback about your experiences. Please help us improve our services by completing this short survey each time you visit. If your instructor requests a visit confirmation, you can forward the automated email or complete a reflection form and forward your responses to your instructor.
Visit confirmation
After each visit with a tutor, students receive an automated after-visit email. Instructors can request that students forward the email to them to show that they connected with a tutor.
Students also have an option to fill out a reflection form and forward their responses to their instructors to share a more in-depth view of concepts reviewed during the tutoring session.