Frequently Asked Questions

We have many resources (computers, handouts, credited courses), a great study atmosphere, knowledgeable tutors and staff, and using this center is FREE!!! We recommend making an appointment to see a tutor; however, we have limited drop-in slots available.

Appointments for various subjects can be made or cancelled in person (Building 7, Room 221) or by calling 253.566.6032. We ask that you call at least 3 hours before your scheduled appointment if you are planning to cancel your tutoring session.

Our tutors can help you in many different subjects. Here are just a few: English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Accounting, French, English as a Second Language (ESL), Engineering, Physics, Economics, Computer User (CU), Spanish, and all writing projects/ papers--personal, professional or academic.

Our tutoring staff will do their best to find a tutor who can help you. Subject request forms are available in the Writing & Tutoring center (Building 7, Room 221) or you can call or e-mail your subject requests.

To be fully prepared for your tutoring session, we ask that you bring your Student Identification Number (SID) and all coursework and supplies needed for your sessions such as books, notes and calculators.

Although we do not schedule permanent tutoring appointments* (the same time with the same tutor throughout the quarter), we do our best to accommodate your needs. Our tutors are scheduled on a “first come, first schedule” basis. We recommend that you schedule your session one week in advance if you would like the same tutor.  *Writing 96 students may schedule their appointments for the entire quarter.

Students who are enrolled at Tacoma Community College can receive up to 2 hours a week per subject. So, if you have 3 classes you can receive up to 6 hours a week of tutoring (2 hours for each class you are taking).

We now offer eTutoring! Get online help with Math questions and Writing projects even when the Writing & Tutoring Center is closed! From the TCC Student Portal, simply click on the "Learning Resources" tab and follow the eTutoring link provided to get to the website. Your first time, there will be some small amount of information required to complete your registration.

eTutoring promises a 24-48 hour turnaround on papers and questions that are submitted. Please remember to take this into account when you are submitting your work, allowing plenty of time before your paper is due.

Please refer to our "What to Expect from writing tutors" handout, linked here.

YES! We have computers (with no time limit for course related work!), course-credit opportunities, handouts and more!