Learning Center

Students and tutor working at a table in the Learning Center.

Peninsula College's Learning Center provides free tutoring to enrolled students via the Tutoring Center, Math Center, and Writing Center.

The Learning Center provides free personalized tutoring, resources, Canvas support, and guidance for all Peninsula College students.

Whether you are struggling and overwhelmed or just looking to enhance your academic skills, our tutors are here to support you every step of the way. See below for more information about the services that the Learning Center provides.

Tutoring Centers & Services

Students and Tutor Working in the Math Center.

Math Center

Our kind, patient tutors are current and former Peninsula College students. Get help with assignments, studying, reading textbooks, using your calculator, understanding concepts, working problems, and so much more!

 Student and tutor working one-on-one in the Learning Center.

Tutoring Center

The Tutoring Center offers one-on-one tutoring for many subjects other than math or English. Enrolled students may receive up to 15 hours of tutoring per class, per quarter, which does not include math or writing center hours. 

Writing Center

The Writing Center offers tutoring for English courses and writing for any other course or project. In addition to writing tutoring, students may schedule reading and research tutoring with our instructional and reference librarians.

Need Help When We're Not Open?

eTutoring covers many subjects and has virtual hours as early as 4:00 a.m. and as late as midnight, depending on the subject. This service is free for all Peninsula College students.

Access eTutoring

Less Stress, More Access!

eTutoring is a national online tutoring service supported by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and connects you virtually with professional and peer tutors across many subjects.

Find days and times for each subject (drop-in virtual sessions, and Writing Lab) via the weekly eTutoring schedule.

Weekly eTutoring Schedule

Accessing eTutoring:

  • Login to Canvas and open any of your enrolled courses.
  • In the left course navigation, select Tutoring.
  • You’ll be signed in automatically and land on the eTutoring home page.

Through eTutoring Students Can:

  • Meet live with a tutor (virtual, 20–30 minutes, up to twice per day)
  • Post eQuestions any time and get a response (usually within 48 hours)
  • Submit writing to the online Writing Lab and receive feedback (within 24–48 hours)

Subjects Covered via eTutoring:

  • Math: Tutoring available for all math classes offered at Peninsula College, including statistics.
  • Computer Science & Related: Computer Science, Web Development (Python, Java, C/C++, HTML, CSS, Database Design & Development, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, SQL), Computer Information Systems, Computer Network Administration
  • Sciences: Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry (Intro/General/Organic), Physics, Intro to Engineering
  • Communication & Languages: American Sign Language, American Sign Language (immersive), English for Speakers of Other Languages, French, Japanese, Spanish
  • Writing Lab (Live Zoom & Asynchronous): Join virtually for writing support or submit a draft of a paper any time and receive a response within 24–48 hours.
  • Social Science & Business: Economics, Intro to Psychology, Accounting, Nursing, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Get the Most Out of Your eTutoring Session

  • Bring a few questions or topics you’d like to work on—it makes it easier to dive right in.
  • If the virtual room is busy, no stress! You can hang out in the waiting room and study while you wait.
  • Sharing a paper with the Writing Lab? Include the assignment prompt and any notes from your instructor so tutors can give you the best support.
  • We’ve got tutors from all over the country. If one session doesn’t click, try another—you might connect better with a different tutor.
  • After your session, jot down what clicked and what you want to try next—it’ll make your next session even stronger.
  • Need more help? Hop back into another session anytime—you’re not limited to just one!

Navigating eTutoring

Select the eTutoring button on the left navigation menu by Modules in any Canvas course to enter the eTutoring online platform. Below are the resources you'll see:

  • Tutors Online Now: See which subjects/tutors currently have virtual sessions and click to enter.
  • Today’s Tutor Schedule: View all virtual tutoring sessions happening today.
  • Schedule: Switch to a weekly view of the Tutor Schedule.
  • Writing Lab: Join virtual Writing Lab session or submit a paper to get written feedback within 24–48 hours.
  • Post an eQuestion: Submit a question in any covered subject and get a response (usually within 48 hours).
  • YouTube Channel: Check out eTutoring Online's YouTube Channel for more helpful information and resources.

Interested in Becoming a Paid Tutor?

Teaching is a fabulous way to increase your own understanding of a subject. Get paid to help other students while enhancing your own learning. If you are strong in one or more subjects, and you are interested in a paid tutoring position, please share your interest by completing the tutor interest form.

Tutor Interest Form

Questions?

Have questions or need more help? Email the Learning Center at learningcenter@pencol.edu. We look forward to supporting you!