Academic Support Center

The Academic Support Center (ASC) at Fort Steilacoom is located in the Cascade Building on the fifth floor in room 526. The Academic Support Center (ASC) is home to Tutoring Services, the Writing Center, and Assistive Technology.

The ASC offers Pierce College students free tutoring in nearly every subject. Services vary to suit your schedule.

• Math-Oriented "Drop-In Tutoring:

  Tutors staffing the Tutoring Center during scheduled hours are equipped to assist students & answer questions from basic arithmetic through the calculus series.

• Subject-Specific Tutoring:

  Tutors for all subjects cannot always be made available, but tutors skilled in particular subjects can be available during designated times in the schedule.

• Subject-Specific Study Groups:

  Study groups meeting regularly at specifically designated times can be arranged to accommodate a greater number of students seeking to work together with a tutor.

• Individually Matched Appointments:

  Students struggling with a particular class are eligible for individualized tutoring in the subjects they are registered in.

• Writing Consultation:

  Students can meet with a writing consultant on a 'Drop-In' basis for assistance during any stage of the writing process.

• On-Line 'Chat' Tutoring:

  On-line 'Chat' will be available during specifically designated hours for students to ask questions of tutors from the comfort of home.

• Technology Tutors:

  Technology tutors are available to help students on a drop-in basis for students in computer and technology enhanced courses. They also help students learn to use computer equipment, various software programs, troubleshoot their own computer problems, and provide tutoring support for online Blackboard classes.

• Assistive Technology:

  The Assistive Technology Lab provides software and equipment for use by approved students.