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Office Hours

TRIO will be open for In-person and Remote services Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am-4:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Current TRIO students are eligible and have access to the following tutoring resources:

  • In-person and Online Tutoring through TRIO
  • In-person and Online Tutoring through BE Learning Center
  • eTutoring through BE Learning Center
  • In-Person and Online Tutoring through SAM Learning Center

TRIO Tutoring: In-person and Online Tutoring

All our tutors will offer in-person tutoring in the TRIO Office (BE 1102-B1). In-person tutoring can be drop-ins but we highly recommend that you schedule an appointment beforehand to secure a tutoring appointment. There will be options to schedule the appointment to be in-person or online. As you're scheduling your appointment on Starfish, you get to choose the location (Zoom or in the TRIO office).

Scheduling Appointments

You can make an appointment with a Tutor via Starfish.

  • Log in to Starfish using your MySeattleColleges ID:
  • After you have logged in, copy and paste this link into your browser: (please be logged into Starfish first before using this link)
  • Next, look underneath the tutor’s name and find the subject you would like to study.
  • Click on the tutor’s name.
  • Click schedule Appointment.

* If you’re having trouble, try refreshing the Starfish page. If you’re still unable to get through, please contact TRIO at 206-934-3852 or email us at TRIO.Central@seattlecolleges.edu

Here’s a short (2 minutes) for scheduling in Starfish.

BE Learning Center Tutoring: In-Person and Online Tutoring

Tutoring will be in-person in BE 2102 and remote via the BE Leaning Center Zoom Room

SAM Learning Center Tutoring: In-Person and Online Tutoring

STEM and IT/BTM Tutoring will be in-person in SAM 100 and on Zoom. Tutoring is available by appointment or drop-in. (add)

For more information, please visit: seattlecentral.edu/campus-life/student-support-and-services/learning-support-and-tutoring

eTutoring

Through the BE Learning Center, students have access to eTutoring. For more information, please visit the e-tutoring page.

eTutoring hours: 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (closed on Holidays and between Quarters)

Should I work with a tutor?

Here are some reasons why you might want to seek tutoring:

  • Tutoring can enrich your understanding of the course material.
  • Tutoring can help you apply better study methods.
  • Tutoring can help you manage your time more effectively.
  • Tutoring can assist you in focusing in on what is important.
  • Tutoring can help you earn better grades!

What tutors can do:

  • Review and explain assignments.
  • Help you understand what the instructor expects.
  • Clarify information presented by the instructor in class.
  • Help you understand the textbook and utilize the information it contains.
  • Provide you with additional examples and practice problems to reinforce concepts.

What tutors cannot do:

  • Teach you material that you have not read or heard in class.
  • Write speeches or term papers.
  • Do your homework for you.

Remember: Tutoring is not a substitute for class attendance.

(Credit: San Bernadino Valley College)