Professional Tutoring

WPCC has three tutoring options available for professional tutoring.

1. Face-to-face tutoring with an ASC Professional Tutor is located in the ASC. Visit our In-Person Professional Tutoring webpage for a schedule of availability.
2. Online tutoring is available with an ASC Professional Tutor in math and writing. Sessions can be accessed through BrainFuse from any course in Moodle. Visit our e-tutoring webpage for more information and a schedule of availability.
3. Online tutoring is available in multiple subjects 24/7 through BrainFuse platform. Sessions can be accessed through BrainFuse from any course in Moodle. Visit our e-tutoring webpage for more information.

Students should ask their instructor to complete a tutoring referral that requests specific tutoring in certain areas of coursework.  This referral will identify topics for the tutor to focus on during study sessions. ALL REQUESTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL.

Students are encouraged to have textbooks, notes, assignments, and any questions or specific areas available during tutoring sessions. Auxiliary aids and alternative formats are available upon request.  Please advise the Center three (3) business days in advance if you have a disability and desire accommodations.

Math tutoring services are provided to assist students with concepts, not homework.

Peer Tutoring

One-on-one peer tutoring, when available, is a FREE service provided to any WPCC curriculum student. Students may request a peer tutor in any subject. Applications to request peer tutoring are available in the ASC or by sending an email to asc@wpcc.edu.  Assigning a student a peer tutor is not a guarantee and depends on schedules and skills of current students who have been approved to be a peer tutor.

Please contact the ASC at (828) 448-3115 or visit our Peer Tutoring page for more information.

College Placement Test

Prospective students preparing for the College placement test can find a variety of online tools to help them prepare for the test. The ASC staff can guide you to the resources that will add to your success.

ASC Tutor by Appointment

View Student Instructions to Schedule ASC Tutors By Appointment (Updated August 2023)

Make-up Tests and Re-Tests

• Procedures for Instructors
  – Makeup Test Cover Sheet 
• Procedures for Students

Testing Center Hours:
Monday – Thursday:  8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  (fall and spring semesters)
Fridays:  8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Monday – Thursday:  8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m (summer semester)

The Testing Center is not open when classes are not in session.

The Library Academic Success Center (ASC) offers proctoring services for students taking online or distance learning courses. 

Scheduling Your Exam 

• Contact the Library ASC to schedule your exam 

• Appointments must be made at least two weeks in advance 

• Scheduling depends on available space and staff (Distance Learning Testing Procedures)

Before Your Exam 

• Your instructor must send exam materials at least 24 hours in advance (Distance Learning Testing Procedures)

• If no instructions are provided:  

• Exams are considered closed-book 

• Exams are untimed (Distance Learning Testing Procedures)

Fees 

• $25 per exam 

• Fee is waived for:  

• WPCC students or employees 

• WPCC alumni 

• Active/retired military (with ID) (Distance Learning Testing Procedures)

• Pay at the Business Office before your exam 

• Bring your receipt with you (Distance Learning Testing Procedures)

What to Bring 

• Valid photo ID (required) 

• Payment receipt (if applicable) (Distance Learning Testing Procedures)

Students without proper ID will not be allowed to test. (Distance Learning Testing Procedures)

Testing Rules 

• Personal items must be stored away 

• Only approved materials are allowed 

• No electronic devices unless permitted 

• You must remain in the testing room during your exam (Distance Learning Testing Procedures)

Late or Missed Appointments 

• Notify ASC if you will be late 

• Arriving more than 15 minutes late may require rescheduling 

• Missed appointments may not be automatically rescheduled (Distance Learning Testing Procedures)

Closures or Emergencies 

• If the college closes, you must reschedule your exam 

• ASC will notify your instructor if needed (Distance Learning Testing Procedures)

Need Accommodations? 

The ASC works with Disability Services to provide approved accommodations. (Distance Learning Testing Procedures)

✅ Tip: Schedule early to ensure availability! 

Resource Links

Please remember that these sites are provided as aids for you.  They should not take the place of your attention to and ultimate responsibility for your work.

File Storage

• Google Drive
  Google Drive starts you out with 15 GB of free Google online storage, so you can keep photos, stories, designs, drawings, recordings, videos, and assignments in one networked location.

Planning and Time Management

• The Learning Center- Handouts
  This page provides a variety of handouts to help students study smarter, read better, be more productive, and even shares tips on how to “Ace Your Tests.”
• Microsoft Outlook
  Every current student at WPCC should have a Microsoft Office 365 account.  Outlook, an email software used by Microsoft, includes a Calendar feature that allows users to add meetings, appointments, and events, track appointments and meetings by setting a variety of reminders, and the ability to share calendars with other Outlook users.  If you have a smartphone or mobile device, there are several additional features that can be set to send alerts to those devices about upcoming assignments, appointments, or meetings.
• Google Calendar
  Google Calendar allows users to create and track meetings, appointments, and assignments.  Google Calendars can be synced with phone or other mobile devices, and the software integrates with Apple’s iCal.  You can even embed Google Calendars on your website.

Audio Recording

• Audacity
  Audacity is a software program that can be downloaded and installed on all three major operating systems: MAC, Windows, and Linux.  The link to Audacity provides step-by-step directions on how to download, install, and get started recording with Audacity.

Writing

• Grammarly Grammarly is a writing-enhancement platform that provides proofreading and plagiarism-adherence capabilities to more than 250 grammar rules.
• Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
  The famous online writing resource that provides a wealth of topics on various writing styles. From general writing tips and research (APA and MLA) to help with resumes and job search along with help for English As A Second Language (ESL), OWL is the place to turn for help with writing.
• Citation Machine (CM) Need help with properly crediting a citation in a research project? SOCM provides help with APA, MLA, Turabian, and Chicago style research papers.

Math

• AAA Math Unlimited practice on a comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons.
• Algebra Homework Help — People’s MathAlgebra, math homework solvers, lessons, and free tutors online.  Pre-algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Physics.
• Khan Academy
  Tutorials for all levels of mathematics, along with topics in science, economics and finance, humanities, and links to partner content.
• freeMATHhelp Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Sports Math, Lessons, Games, and Calculators.