There are centralized success centers plus individual learning labs to help you.

Stone Writing Center

The Stone Writing Center (SWC) at Del Mar College offers writing help on all three campuses as well as online in Canvas.

SWC On-Campus Locations

Heritage Campus
White Library, 2nd Floor
Phone: (361) 698-1364

Oso Creek Campus
Library, 2nd Floor
Phone: (361) 698-2099

Windward Campus
Academic Learning Center, ET Building, A123
Phone: (361) 698-1860

For more information about the SWC's locations, services, and hours, call (361) 698-1364 or visit the SWC section of the Del Mar College website (https://delmar.edu/offices/swc/index.html).

On-Campus Instructional Services

The SWC offers the following on-campus services at the Heritage, Oso Creek, and Windward Campuses:

On-Campus Tutoring Program
If students want to strengthen their writing skills, they should use the SWC’s on-campus writing tutoring services. Degreed, professional writing tutors can help students at any stage of the writing process. Services are available to all Del Mar College (DMC) students in all disciplines. No appointment is needed; writing tutorials are offered on a walk-in basis.
Ask a Writing Tutor Program
The SWC is also available for students who need a group or individual study space or access to computers and printers.
Writing Workshops
The SWC offers interactive workshops on a variety of topics, including the writing process, incorporating research, and MLA and APA documentation formats.

Online Instructional Services

The SWC offers the following online services that can be accessed from the SWC section of the Del Mar College website (https://delmar.edu/offices/swc/index.html).

Individual Labs/Centers

1. Reading Lab

The Reading Lab offers a variety of services for students and community members to utilize. We are located in the Coles Building in Rooms 119 and 120 on the Heritage Campus. Our reading lab hours for the fall and spring semesters are as follows:

Reading Lab Hours

Day of the Week	Fall/Spring Hours	Summer Hours
Monday to Thursday	8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.	8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday	8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The types of services that we offer include the following:

You can schedule an appointment or reserve Room 103 by visiting the Reading Lab section of the Del Mar College website (https://www.delmar.edu/offices/reading/reading-lab.html) or by calling the Reading Lab at (361) 698-1535. We offer both in-person and online help.

2. ESOL Lab

If you want to improve your English speaking and comprehension skills, visit the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Lab located in Rooms 102 and 104 in the Coles Building on the Heritage Campus.

If you are enrolled in ESOL courses, you will attend the ESOL Lab to receive additional instruction and practice with material covered in your ESOL classes.

The Lab offers a variety of instructional materials including books, audio, and computer-assisted instruction software. In addition, tutors are available to help with tutorial sessions organized on special topics throughout each semester.

3. Languages Lab

If you are enrolled in Spanish or French classes, visit the Languages Lab located in the Coles Building, Rooms 106 and 108, on the Heritage Campus. The Lab provides computerized language instruction, review materials and conversational practice. You can use computers, audio players, videos, and camcorders. Lab assistants lead conversational practice groups which emphasize oral interaction and proficiency.

4. Speech Communication Center

If you want help in the creation and performance of any speech activity, the Speech Communication Center (SCC) is the place to be, and the Center is located in General Academic and Music Building in GENC, Room C117 on the Heritage Campus.

The Speech Communication Center has personal computers, video viewing equipment, a conversation area, and three practice rooms equipped with computer units with which you may incorporate presentation software into your presentations and video cameras with which to record yourself for self-analysis.

The Speech Communication Center is open to all students and faculty.

5. Math Learning Center

Do you need help with math or just want a place to study? Then join the hardworking individuals in the Math Learning Center (MLC). Students can expect high quality supplemental instruction from expertly trained tutors. The MLC supervisors are degreed full-time Mathematics Department faculty, skilled in various forms of instruction. The MLC has locations at the Heritage, Windward, and Oso Creek campus, as well as Online Tutoring. The hours of operation are listed below and vary depending on the location and semester. Check out the Math Learning Center on the Del Mar College website (https://www.delmar.edu/MLC) for any updates to the hours of operation.

MLC Hours of Operation

MLC Locations & Hours	Monday to Thursday	Friday & Saturday
Heritage (CB 117)	8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.	10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. *Closed Fridays in Summer
MLC Online (www.delmar.edu/MLC)	8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.	10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. *Closed Fridays in Summer
Oso Creek (ST 234)	8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.	CLOSED
Windward ET A123	8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.	CLOSED

The Math Learning Center is a place to

get supplemental instruction,
do math-related assignments with the guidance of tutors,
use a computer or other available resources,
get technology support,
meet with study groups, and
attend math workshops.

Visit the Math Learning Center on the Del Mar College website (https://www.delmar.edu/MLC) (https://www.delmar.edu/mlc) for more details about the MLC and access to handouts, lecture videos, factoring workshop information, and online tutoring. You may also call (361) 698-1579

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Academic Learning Center

The Academic Learning Center (ALC), located in ET A123 of the Emerging Technologies Building, is staffed by faculty and staff from the Math Learning Center and the Stone Writing Center. The ALC is available for students who need a study space, computer, or printer. Writing Consultants and math tutors are available to assist students on a walk-in basis with writing assignments and/or math-related courses. For more information about ALC services and hours, call (361) 698-1860.

Services and resources are available to all students in all disciplines.

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