Center for Academic Success
Room D120 • 217/353-2005
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some evening hours
All Parkland students are welcome!

Tutoring and Learning Assistance

P16 College Readiness Initiative

Center for Academic Success

Welcome to Parkland College’s one-stop learning assistance center for students. We provide a variety of services to help you learn well, grow as a student, excel in your classes, and reach your academic goals:

Academic Development Lab

This computer lab with study area is designed for students in developmental courses: CCS 098 and 099, ENG 098 and 099, and MAT 094, 095, 097, and 098. Our two Academic Development Specialists and one Technical Specialist can help you with assignments and solve problems related to computer usage, Angel, Parkland Connection, student email, and more.

>> Walk-in hours: Monday – Wednesday, 8 am – 6 pm; Thursday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Math Faculty Tutoring

Math instructors provide free walk-in tutoring for students taking pre-college math. If you are in MAT 094, 095, 097, and 098, this service is for you.

>> Walk-in hours: Monday – Thursday, 9 am - 3 pm; Friday, 9 am - 2 pm

Peer Tutoring

Trained student tutors will help you with math (all levels), physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, accounting, business, economics, and more.

>> Walk-in hours: Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 9 pm; Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

Study Skills

Reading professors provide walk-in help with study skills. They work with students in any class to master textbook material, organize notes, understand the learning process, and prepare for tests.

>> Walk-in hours:Tuesday, 12 – 2 pm; Thursday, 1 – 3 pm graphic only

Writing Lab

Writing faculty work with students on any writing assignment at any stage of the writing process. Students are invited to use Lab computers for writing assignments and consult with Lab faculty.

>> Walk-in hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5.50 pm;
Friday, 9 am – 1:50 pm

Modules and Tutorials

Take our one-credit-hour tutorials to supplement or prepare for chemistry, reading, writing, and math courses. You can even complete some developmental courses using CAS modules.

>> Come to D120 to find out more.

Advising and Personal Planning

Advising team members can help you plan a class schedule or discuss your long-term academic goals. You can also talk about non-academic issues (ex. work, childcare, housing, relationships, time management) to identify possible solutions.

All Parkland students are welcome!

Academic Assistance

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