How We Help
The Tutorial & Academic Skills Center (TASC) provides free tutoring for all undergraduates and graduate students in almost every academic subject taught at Saint Mary's College.
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Drop-In Tutoring
TASC offers FREE one on one and group tutoring for almost all undergraduate courses.
If you are an undergraduate, simply log into the Student Successs Collaborative with MySMC and click on "Get Assistance" tab. This will allow you to directly schedule a tutoring apointment. If your class schedule conflicts with the tutoring times or if you don't see your class listed, fill out the form and we will work to accomodate your request.
If you are a graduate student, fill out our tutor request form to get connected to our staff who will coordinate a potential tutor to fit your schedule.
Also, TASC offers a variety of support services and programs that assists students who are experiencing academic difficulties and/or placed on probation.
Center for Writing Across the Curriculum "CWAC" is offered on a regular basis in conjuction with the English Department throughout each semester. These drop-in and scheduled sessions are designed to assist students at any stage of the writing process (i.e. brainstorming, mapping/connecting ideas, formulating thesis statements, outlining, etc.).
The S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Center is offered on a regular basis for Math and Science tutoring and assistance throughout each semester. These sessions support all math and science courses offered at SMC, located in Assumption 200.
Individual assistance and workshops are offered for students to complement their study efforts by exploring techniques and strategies in areas such as goal setting, time management, note-taking, test-taking, information processing, memory, and reading comprehension. Schedule a meeting with your Success Coach today!
Programs offered through TASC are intended to complement study efforts. We urge you to take advantage of these and other campus resources to maximize your opportunities for success.
If you are a returning tutor, you may sign up to tutor by calling Collin to get a tutor application and provide updated availability. We will assign new tutees to you as soon as students request help in the courses which you tutor.
Students interested in becoming tutors are asked to contact Collin to discuss the requirements of the position at (925) 631-4678 or use our become a tutor webpage.
Tutors are SMC students with at least a 3.0 (B) GPA in the subject(s) they tutor. Selection of tutors is based on their strong academic record, faculty recommendations, completion of tutor training, and interview. Every effort is made to attract tutors who are sensitive and have strong interpersonal skills.
Don't want to schedule an appointment? Join us for drop in hours! Simply view the schedule available within the Student Success Collaborative and stop by at your conveience. Please remember to swipe in with your ID card or know your student ID number.
Contact Us
Tutorial and Academic Skills Center
FAH 190 Filippi Academic Hall (Opposite Augustine Hall)
Email: smctasc@stmarys-ca.edu
Phone: (925) 631-4678
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tutoring sessions and study space available until 8 pm, Monday-Thursday.
