C | Academic Support Services
Overview
Academic Advising
Academic advising is a service that all students are encouraged to use in planning their course work.
Academic Success Center
The Academic Success Center offers academic assistance for your classes and peer mentoring to help you acclimate to the College. Their goal is to help you build the skills and confidence needed to be successful in your coursework and in your academic, professional, and personal pursuits.
- The Academic Success Center has many services available online 24/7, with instructions and “how to” explanations in areas such as reading, writing, world languages, math and science.
- Tutoring Options in many subjects are available.
- The Academic Success Center also connects students with Success Advocates (peer mentors) who will be there to answer any questions students may have about the College and share their personal experiences to help equip students with the tools for success.
Palo Alto College Library
- The Library has a wealth of electronic resources, many of which are available 24/7 from any Internet accessed computer. You can easily search the catalog or databases.
- You can contact the librarians by phone, email or IM (Help is available 24/7): Book a Librarian.
- The Palo Alto College librarians developed no-cost Information Literacy Modules for all students.
- Additional research resources: course reserves and library guides.
PAC Online and Help Desk
Palo Alto College IT assists with technology issues related to Canvas as well as with general questions regarding online courses.
The PAC Helpdesk staff can help via phone 210-486-3777 (select option 1) any technology questions related to Canvas or ACES. They can also assist you with password resets, the campus wireless network, ACES, and using browsers.
Success Advocates
Peer advisors, called Success Advocates, are available to help students transition into Palo Alto College and navigate their college careers by serving as a connection for them and the college community. Success Advocates can answer questions about different PAC services, connect students to clubs and organizations, and help students navigate the campus.
