Tutoring Services
Palo Alto College offers free tutoring services for all students in computer information systems, computer science, integrated reading and writing, math, and science classes, as well as all courses requiring writing assignments. Most tutoring is provided on a drop-in basis and is first-come, first-served. The Writing Assistance Center offers scheduled appointments and individual tutoring sessions.
| The CIS/COSC Learning Center provides assistance with all computer information systems and computer science courses, including C++, Java, and other software applications. Assistance is also provided to all students wanting help with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). |
Location: Sabine Hall (SABINE 208) Phone: 210-486-3314 Fall 2019 Hours of Operation: |
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The Integrated Reading and Writing (INRW) Learning Center provides assistance to students enrolled in INRW 0420. Students are required to attend the center once per week for the course’s lab requirement. Assistance is also available outside of lab time. The center has computers and a printer to complete classwork. The INRW LibGuide is a one-stop destination for improving English reading, writing, and speaking. A variety of multimedia resources (videos, apps, databases, helpful websites, and book listings) are pulled together into one convenient, user-friendly guide that has something for students of every learning style. |
Location: Nueces Hall (NUECES 114) Phone: 210-486-3262 Fall 2019 Hours of Operation: |
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The Math Learning Center provides assistance with all math and accounting courses. Computers, study rooms, printing, and handouts on various math topics are available to complete classwork. |
Location: Gutierrez Learning Labs (GUTIER 106) & STEM Center* Phone: 210-486-3273 Fall 2019 Hours of Operation: |
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The Science Learning Center, which has two locations, provides assistance with all science courses. Anatomy models, computers, a printer, microscopes, and handouts on various science topics are available to complete classwork. There are two locations for the center. |
Location: Frio Hall (FRIO 111) & STEM Center* Phone: 210-486-3281 Fall 2019 Hours of Operation: |
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The Writing Assistance Center provides assistance to students enrolled in any course that requires writing assignments. Computers, printer, reference books, and writing and grammar handouts are available to complete classwork. Tutoring is offered on a drop-in basis or by appointment. |
Location: Phone: 210-486-3257 Fall 2019 Hours of Operation: |
Palo Alto College offers students free online tutoring through a service called Brainfuse. Follow these steps to get online tutoring!
- Log into ACES.
- Select the My Courses tab.
- Click on the icon next to the course you want to access.
- Click on the Brainfuse Online Tutoring link on the left side of the screen.
- Click on Launch Brainfuse.
Online tutoring through Brainfuse is available during the following times:
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Math |
24 hours per day |
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Writing |
24 hours per day |
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Reading |
24 hours per day |
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Anatomy and Physiology |
Monday-Sunday: 2 p.m.-midnight |
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Biology |
Monday-Sunday: 2 p.m.-midnight |
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Chemistry/Physics |
Monday-Sunday: 2 p.m.-midnight |
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Organic Chemistry |
Monday-Sunday: 2 p.m.-midnight |
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Accounting/Economics |
Monday-Sunday: 2 p.m.-midnight |
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Finance |
Monday-Sunday: 2 p.m.-midnight |
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Statistics |
Monday-Sunday: 2 p.m.-midnight |
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Spanish |
Monday-Sunday: 2 p.m.-midnight |
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History/Government |
Monday-Sunday: 3-11 p.m. |
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Computer/Technology |
Monday-Sunday: 3-11 p.m. |
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Nursing |
Monday-Sunday: 3-11 p.m. |
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Speech |
Monday-Sunday: 3-11 p.m. |
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To view our online workshops, students should use Internet Explorer 7.0 or later and must have Microsoft SilverLight 5.0 or later downloaded onto their computers. Viewers will be prompted to install Microsoft Silverlight when attempting to view a presentation if Silverlight is not already installed on a student's computer. You may also download SilverLight through this link Microsoflt Silverlight. To view system requirements for Mozilla Firefox (Firefox Safari) and Google (Chrome), click here. |
Writing Assistance Center Math Learning Center INRW Learning Center Science Learning Center CIS/COSC Learning Center |
Face-to-Face Workshops
Fall 2019 workshops will be announced at a later time.
Nueces Hall (NUECES 114)
Phone: 210-486-3262
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Gutierrez Learning Labs 106
210-486-3273
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Frio Hall 111
210-486-3281
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Gutierrez Learning Labs 102/104
210-486-3257
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Math and Science Refreshers
Attend a free refresher session before the semester starts! Each free refresher session is just two hours long and will review skills necessary to be successful in class. Only one session is needed. No registration is necessary.
Sessions will be held in the Math Learning Center (Gutierrez Learning Labs 106).
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Sessions will be held in the Science Learning Center (Frio Hall 111).
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For more information, contact Ed Gildemeister at egildemeister@alamo.edu or call 210-486-3281.
Contact Information
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