Please schedule a tutoring appointment online. For drop-in tutoring, you may walk into the Tutoring Center OR join the online tutoring room any time during our open hours.

You must be enrolled in the class you wish to receive tutoring in. When you arrive, please check in with the receptionist.

• Assist students in understanding course subject matter through proper tutoring techniques.
• Ensure that students achieve their personal academic goals by providing them with the appropriate skills and tools.
• Foster a collaborative environment between students, tutors, staff, and faculty

Our tutors are VCCCD students and students from local universities who have been recommended by their instructors. Aside from helping students with course content, tutors also clarify instructions for assignments, help brainstorm ideas for papers and projects, and facilitate effective study habits and exam preparation.

Tutors will:

• Help students review subject material.
• Clarify assignments and help select appropriate study strategies.
• Help students assess their learning styles.
• Encourage independent learning.

Tutors will not:

• Do work for students.
• Edit papers.
• Tutor outside the Tutoring Center.

Tutoring Modalities:

The Tutoring Center offers several tutoring formats to meet student needs:

Tutoring Center Resources and Guides

Tutor Writing Guidelines