The Academic Success Center
Academic Success Center
WPCC Library / Academic Success Center
Email: asc@bjlanjia.com
Phone: 828.448.3115
Phifer Hall
Be Successful With Your Classes
HOURS
Regular Hours (Summer Hours Below)
Monday through Thursday – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Fridays – 8:00am to 5:00pm.
– When classes are not in session, tutors are not available and the ASC is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
– Closed on the following dates: Dr. Martin Luther King Day (1/20/25), Easter Holiday (4/21/25), Memorial Day (5/26/25), Independence Day (7/4/25), Labor Day (9/1/25), Veterans Day (11/11/25), Thanksgiving (11/27/25 – 11/28/25), Christmas Holidays (12/21/25 – 1/1/26)
Regular Summer Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Fridays – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
To schedule an in-person or online tutoring appointment, students can click on the “Tutors by Appointment” icon in Moodle.
Subject-Based Tutoring 24/7 is available through BrainFuse via Moodle.
Tutors are not available when classes are not in session.
ASC Testing Center Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Testing Center is closed on Friday and when classes are not in session.
- ASC professional tutors are available in-person and online.
- Peer tutors offer assistance in specific courses based on individual needs.
- The ASC testing room provides a quiet place to make-up a test, re-take a test, or sit for a proctored exam.
- Resources are available to prepare for placement tests.
Academic Success Center Resources
TEAS Preparation
The Academic Success Center offers assistance to prospective WPCC Nursing students needing review prior to taking the TEAS Test for admission. The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) measures and assesses a person’s ability to be academically prepared to enter and succeed in the Nursing program. There are four areas of assessment: Reading, Math, Science, and English/Language Usage.
The ASC provides TEAS review workshops, TEAS review resources, and tutors. Contact the ASC at (828) 448-3115 for additional information.
- atitesting.com provides free study resources.
Here is an overview of what the ASC offers for TEAS test preparation.
Prospective students are encouraged to visit the ASC in Phifer Hall, Room 100 for more information regarding the preparation resources available.
TEAS Test
The Academic Success Center (ASC) proctors the TEAS test several times during the academic year.
TEAS testing information will be sent to potential nursing students prior to test dates.
You may contact the Library/ASC front desk at 828.448. 3115 for additional testing information.
To ensure that you have met all other requirements prior to testing, visit the link below and meet with your advisor:
Western Piedmont Community College – Nursing (Associate Degree) A.A.S. (smartcatalogiq.com)
Professional Tutoring
WPCC has three tutoring options available for professional tutoring.
- Face-to-face tutoring with an ASC Professional Tutor is located in the ASC. Visit our In-Person Professional Tutoring webpage for a schedule of availability.
- Online tutoring is available with an ASC Professional Tutor in math and writing. Sessions can be accessed through BrainFuse from any course in Moodle. Visit our e-tutoring webpage for more information and a schedule of availability.
- Online tutoring is available in multiple subjects 24/7 through BrainFuse platform. Sessions can be accessed through BrainFuse from any course in Moodle. Visit our e-tutoring webpage for more information.
Students should ask their instructor to complete a tutoring referral that requests specific tutoring in certain areas of coursework. This referral will identify topics for the tutor to focus on during study sessions. ALL REQUESTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL.
Students are encouraged to have textbooks, notes, assignments, and any questions or specific areas available during tutoring sessions. Auxiliary aids and alternative formats are available upon request. Please advise the Center three (3) business days in advance if you have a disability and desire accommodations.
Math tutoring services are provided to assist students with concepts, not homework.
Peer Tutoring
One-on-one peer tutoring, when available, is a FREE service provided to any WPCC curriculum student. Students may request a peer tutor in any subject. Applications to request peer tutoring are available in the ASC or by sending an email to asc@bjlanjia.com. Assigning a student a peer tutor is not a guarantee and depends on schedules and skills of current students who have been approved to be a peer tutor.
Please contact the ASC at (828) 448-3115 or visit our Peer Tutoring page for more information.
College Placement Test
Prospective students preparing for the College placement test can find a variety of online tools to help them prepare for the test. The ASC staff can guide you to the resources that will add to your success.
ASC Tutor by Appointment
View Student Instructions to Schedule ASC Tutors By Appointment (Updated August 2023)
Make-up Tests and Re-Tests
Testing hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Testing Center is not open when classes are not in session.
Resource Links
Please remember that these sites are provided as aids for you. They should not take the place of your attention to and ultimate responsibility for your work.
File Storage
- Google Drive
Google Drive starts you out with 15 GB of free Google online storage, so you can keep photos, stories, designs, drawings, recordings, videos, and assignments in one networked location.
Planning and Time Management
- The Learning Center- Handouts
This page provides a variety of handouts to help students study smarter, read better, be more productive, and even shares tips on how to “Ace Your Tests.” - Microsoft Outlook
Every current student at WPCC should have a Microsoft Office 365 account. Outlook, an email software used by Microsoft, includes a Calendar feature that allows users to add meetings, appointments, and events, track appointments and meetings by setting a variety of reminders, and the ability to share calendars with other Outlook users. If you have a smartphone or mobile device, there are several additional features that can be set to send alerts to those devices about upcoming assignments, appointments, or meetings. - Google Calendar
Google Calendar allows users to create and track meetings, appointments, and assignments. Google Calendars can be synced with phone or other mobile devices, and the software integrates with Apple’s iCal. You can even embed Google Calendars on your website.
Audio Recording
- Audacity
Audacity is a software program that can be downloaded and installed on all three major operating systems: MAC, Windows, and Linux. The link to Audacity provides step-by-step directions on how to download, install, and get started recording with Audacity.
Writing
- Grammarly
Grammarly is a writing-enhancement platform that provides proofreading and plagiarism-adherence capabilities to more than 250 grammar rules.
- Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
The famous online writing resource that provides a wealth of topics on various writing styles. From general writing tips and research (APA and MLA) to help with resumes and job search along with help for English As A Second Language (ESL), OWL is the place to turn for help with writing. - Son of Citation Machine (SOCM)
Need help with properly crediting a citation in a research project? SOCM provides help with APA, MLA, Turabian, and Chicago style research papers.
Math
- AAA Math
Unlimited practice on a comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons.
- Algebra Homework Help — People’s Math
Algebra, math homework solvers, lessons, and free tutors online. Pre-algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Physics.
- Khan Academy
Tutorials for all levels of mathematics, along with topics in science, economics and finance, humanities, and links to partner content. - freeMATHhelp
Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Sports Math, Lessons, Games, and Calculators.
Tutoring Services
General Assistance
General assistance is available in the ASC to help students who are having common issues such as how to upload a file in Moodle, resetting their student password, saving a file to a flash drive, etc. Assistance is also provided for study skills, time management, and testing preparations.
ASC Tutor or Testing Appointment Instructions
Tutoring by ASC professional tutors is available face-to-face and online when classes are in session.
June 2024 Instructions:
- WPCC uses WC Online to schedule tutoring and testing appointments. We have provided step-by-step instructions, but you can call the ASC front desk at 828-448-3115 for assistance.
Peer Tutoring
One-on-one peer tutoring is a FREE service provided to any WPCC curriculum student. Students may request a peer tutor in any subject in which they are having difficulty. Visit the Peer Tutoring page for more information.
If you are interested in becoming a peer tutor, check out the job description for more information.