COS Learning Communities

COS Tutorial Services

The Math Tutorial Center is located north of the main library entrance on the first floor. Trained student tutors and math faculty are available for most classes Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 7:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Starting in Spring 2008, students who attend the math tutorial center will automatically be enrolled in a noncredit course- Math 400. This allows COS to collect FTES apportionment dollars for the amount of time spent in the lab.

Writing Center-

The Writing Center is located north of the main library entrance on the second floor. Trained student tutors and English faculty are available from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to noon on Friday, and some mid-week evening hours.

Starting in Spring 2008, students who attend the writing center will automatically be enrolled in a noncredit course- English 400. This allows COS to collect FTES apportionment dollars for the amount of time spent in the lab.

Other Drop-in and One-on-One Tutoring

The Tutorial Center in Lodgepole also has drop-in tutoring for multiple subjects, such as English, Biology, and Chemistry, as well as one-on-one tutoring. Students are scheduled with a qualified tutor to meet on a regular basis for free. Tutors are available for most classes Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. Students may sign up for one hour per day and may meet with a tutor two times a week per subject.

Learning Skills Lab-

Located in Lodgepole, this is a great resource for help with basic skills. A student can earn 1-3 units per semester by signing up for the Learning Skills Lab and studying there for the required number of hours.

MESA Tutoring & AEWs

Located in Room 5, the MESA Program provides students with academic support, encouragement, and assistance to help them succeed in science/math-based fields.

Tutoring Hours: M-Th 9-3pm, F 9-12

MESA also holds Academic Excellence Workshops (AEWs) for Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1 and Chemistry 1. See http://www.cos.edu/MESA