Academic Support Center

The Academic Support Center (ASC) provides academic assistance for all Mission College students. Our in-person and online tutoring programs support students in a wide range of subject areas including basic skills, transfer, and courses that lead to degrees or certificates.

Get Free Tutoring and Support for Your Classes

The Academic Support Center provides free peer tutoring via appointments and drop-in tutoring. Students can choose either a drop-in session or an appointment for in-person tutoring. All sessions are offered in the Student Engagement Center, Office 154. Online tutoring is available via appointments on Zoom.

How to Schedule In-person or Online Tutoring with an ASC Tutor

Log on to your Starfish account. Select Courses from the side navigation menu. If tutoring is available for the course you are enrolled in, you will find ASC tutors' cards in the area connected to the course.

Select a tutor, the date and time, and location preference in-person or online session.

In the text box of Reason to Visit, briefly describe the topic you need help with.

Click on "Confirm".

You’ll receive a confirmation email from Starfish shortly. For online sessions, the Zoom link will be included. For in-person sessions, go to the Academic Support Center in the Student Engagement Center, Office 154.

Get Started with Starfish in the My Mission Portal

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CRLA-Certified Tutoring Program

The Academic Support Center’s (ASC) Tutoring Program is proudly certified by the College Reading and Learning Association’s (CRLA) International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC), ensuring high-quality, professional tutoring services that meet rigorous national standards.

Interested in becoming a Peer Tutor?

Discover how you can make a difference and learn more today.

Contact Us

John Schoppert

Director

(408) 855-5395

Gayathri Chakravarthy

Instructor

(408) 855-5335

Tina Cheng

Administrative Specialist

(408) 855-5380

Visit Us

Questions? We’re here to support you!

Come visit the Academic Support Center in the Student Engagement Center (SEC) Office 154.

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m