Welcome to tutoring at Pasadena City College! Tutoring is a critical part of college success, and PCC offers tutoring in many subject areas. We are here to help you, and we are ready to support you and your success in your college classes. See below to identify which tutoring center will best serve you. Let’s do this!

Remember to use proper netiquette when using any online service. "Netiquette" stands for network etiquette and refers to a set of guidelines for online communication.

Communicating with others

  • Behind every screen is a person. When addressing others’ comments be sure to be respectful. 

  • Ask classmates for clarification if you find a post confusing or offensive. 

  • An online/remote tutoring session is still a tutoring session. Anything that would be considered inappropriate in a success center is still inappropriate in a remote setting. 

  • If you are having technical difficulties, please let the tutor know. They will try to help you as best as they can, but please keep in mind that you might not be able to find a solution. Patience is key.

  • Enter the tutoring sessions with any questions already prepared. 

  • In general, adhere to the same standards of behavior that you would adhere to during face-to-face interaction.

Language

  • Avoid using caps when typing in the chat. (IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU’RE SCREAMING.)

  • Sarcasm, humor, and jokes don’t always translate in an online setting. If you’re concerned that a joke might be going too far, it’s best to not post it. 

  • Avoid sweeping generalizations: make sure to back-up your statements with sources.

  • Review others' responses to have an understanding of key points others have already made. Be sure to add some new insight or a new topic. 

  • Check for writing errors before submitting a comment or post.

Math Success Center

Tutoring Hours

M-F, 9 am - 5 pm

Email questions to msc@pasadena.edu

The MSC offers tutoring in the following subjects: MATH 3 through MATH 10; STAT 50; STAT 15; CS 2-8.  Click on Get Tutoring to enter our Canvas page where you’ll find the tutoring lobby button that will lead you to a Zoom tutoring space.

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Writing Support Center

Tutoring Hours

M-Th, 10 am - 7 pm | F, 10 am - 3 pm

Email questions to writingsupportcenter@pasadena.edu

The WSC offers tutoring for all of your writing projects/assignments, including in subjects outside of English!  Click on Get Tutoring to enter a Zoom space where a friendly WSC staff will greet you and direct you to an available writing tutor.

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Natural Sciences STEM Center

Tutoring Hours

M-Th, 9 am - 5 pm | F, 9 am - 3 pm

Email questions to naturalsciencecenter@pasadena.edu

The Natural Science STEM Center offers tutoring in the following areas: Anatomy; Biology; BioTech; Chemistry; Geography; Geology; Microbiology; Physiology; Physics. Click on Get Tutoring to access the PCC Connect platform and schedule a tutoring session in real time with one of our helpful, friendly tutors!

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Social Science Learning Center

Tutoring Hours

M-F, 9 am - 6 pm 

Email questions to socialsciencecenter@pasadena.edu

The Social Sciences Learning Center provides instant access to academic support for ANTH, ECON, HIST, HUM, PHIL, POLS, PSYC, SOC, and STAT 18. Click the Get Tutoring button to be directed to the Learning Assistance Center Virtual Front desk, and our friendly staff will place you in direct contact with a tutor.

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Business and Applied Technology

Tutoring Hours

M-F, 9 am - 5 pm

Email questions to lac@pasadena.edu

Business and Applied Technology provides instant access to academic support for BUS 14A and BUS 14B. Click the Get Tutoring button to be directed to the Learning Assistance Center Virtual Front desk, and our friendly staff will place you in direct contact with a tutor.


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The Speech Center

Tutoring Hours

M, 12 pm - 5 pm | T, 10 am - 3 pm & 4 pm - 5 pm | W, 12 pm - 10 pm
TH, 10 am - 3 pm & 4 pm - 10 pm | F, 10 am - 10 pm
Sa, 7 pm - 10 pm | Su, 6 pm - 10 pm

Email questions to speechcenter@pasadena.edu

The Speech Center is open to all PCC students who need help with putting together a speech or presentation for any class. Click the Get Tutoring button to enter the appointment portal to schedule a day and time to meet with one of our helpful tutors who are ready to assist you!

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Languages and Linguistics

Tutoring Hours

M-F, 9 am - 5 pm

Email questions to lac@pasadena.edu

Languages and Linguistics provide instant access to academic support for Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Linguistics. Click the Get Tutoring button to be directed to the Learning Assistance Center Virtual Front desk, and our friendly staff will place you in direct contact with a tutor.

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Computer Learning Center

Tutoring Hours

M-F, 9 am - 5 pm

Email questions to lac@pasadena.edu

The Computer Learning Center provides instant access to academic support in CS, BIT and CIS (Microsoft applications.)  Click the Get Tutoring button to be directed to the Learning Assistance Center Virtual Front desk, and our friendly staff will place you in direct contact with a tutor.

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Career and Technical Education Tutoring

Tutoring Hours

M-F, 9 am - 5 pm

Email questions to lac@pasadena.edu

CTE provides instant access to academic support for Accounting, Fashion, Hospitality, and TVR. Click the Get Tutoring button to be directed to the Learning Assistance Center Virtual Front desk, and our friendly staff will place you in direct contact with a tutor.

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Music Lab

Tutoring Hours

M-F, 9 am - 5 pm

The Music Lab offers tutoring in Music Theory, Ear Training, Music History, Piano, and Music Production. Click the Get Tutoring button to view our tutoring schedule and select the current tutor’s name to be directed to their Zoom room.


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Academic Athletic Zone

Tutoring Hours

T, 9 am - 3 pm | W, 1 pm - 2 pm | Th, 1 pm - 3 pm | F, 1 pm - 3 pm

"The Zone" offers tutoring for student-athletes who need assistance in subjects surrounding STEM, Math, and Statistics! Click on *Get Tutoring to enter our Canvas page where you’ll find the tutoring lobby button that will lead you to a Zoom tutoring space.


*Requires Enrollment

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Noncredit Tutoring Connection

Tutoring Hours

M-F

The Noncredit Tutoring Connection offers tutoring assistance to students in the noncredit division in English Language Arts (writing, grammar, reading, English as a Second language skill building), mathematics, business math and English, social studies, and science, as well as help with navigating Canvas and submission of assignments. Click on Get Tutoring to enter the appointment portal to schedule a day and time to meet with one of our helpful tutors who are ready to assist you!

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PASS

Tutoring Hours

By Appointment Only

PASS offers tutoring for PASS program participants in the following subjects: English, Math, Science and more. Click on *Get Tutoring to schedule a tutoring appointment or ask questions via our email (pass@pasadena.edu).  Someone in our department will contact you soon.

*Requires Enrollment

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Puente

Tutoring Hours

T, 9 am - 12 pm | Th, 1 pm - 3 pm | One-On-One Tutoring by Appointment Only

The Puente Project provides instant access to academic support in English 1A & 1C and College 1 for current Puentistas. Students must be enrolled in the Puente Project to receive tutoring services and join our study hall sessions. Click on *Get Tutoring to schedule one-on-one tutoring appointment or ask questions via our email (puente@pasadena.edu), and someone in our department will contact you soon.

*Requires Enrollment

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EOPS

Tutoring Hours

By Appointment Only

The EOPS/CARE/NextUp program offers one-on-one tutoring in Math, English, Statistics, and Science for current program participants. Click the *Get Tutoring button to complete the EOPS Tutor Request Form. For questions or comments, feel free to email eops@pasadena.edu and a department representative will contact you soon.

*Requires Enrollment

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CORE

Tutoring Hours

Writing: M, 6:30 pm - 8 pm | T, 12 pm - 2 pm | W, 2 pm - 4 pm & 6pm - 8 pm

Math: Th, 4 pm - 9 pm | F, 6pm - 8 pm

The CORE Program provides instant access to academic support in both English and Math for current CORE Scholars. Students must be enrolled in CORE to receive tutoring services and join tutoring hours via Canvas. Click on *Get Tutoring to schedule a one-on-one tutoring appointment or ask questions via our email (core@pasadena.edu), and someone in our department will contact you soon.

*Requires Enrollment

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