Tutoring & Learning - Frequently Asked Questions
Who uses the Centers?
How do I use the Centers?
When are the Centers open?
Who staffs the Centers?
Where are the Centers located?
- All PVCC students.
- Any student who wants tutoring in almost any subject.
- Any student who wants an Academic Coach.
- Any student who wants feedback on writing for any course.
- Any student who wants help at any stage of writing a paper.
- Any student who wants instruction or review of any mathematics.
- Students who want to learn more efficiently.
- Students who want to form a study group or help their study group be successful.
- Students who want help managing their time.
- Any student who wants to eliminate anxiety around learning.
- A student who wants to know techniques for taking a test.
- A student who wants to learn effective reading techniques.
- A student who wants help in math or math practice.
- Drop in and sign in at the computer; or
- Make an appointment by stopping by the Learning Math and Writing Centers, Room 617 in the Main Building; or
- Make an appointment online
Please see our hours.
- The Learning Center is staffed by nationally certified tutors including PVCC students and professional tutors (with Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate degrees), as well as by graduate students and teachers.
- The Writing Center is staffed by PVCC faculty from the English department, PVCC writing instructors and writing tutors trained to work with students in all forms of writing.
- The Math Center is staffed by PVCC faculty from the Math department and math tutors trained to national standards.
- The Testing Center is staffed by the Testing Specialist and proctors.
Where are the Centers located?
The entrance to the Centers is in the 600 wing of the main building.
- The Learning Center is in room M617.
- The Writing Center is in room M617.
- The Math Center is in room M712.
- The Testing Center is room M607.
