Student Resources

Who Else Can Help?

Remember that we are a class.  I encourage you to make connections with other students.  It will be easier to succeed if you have a support group.

Learning Resource Center

The Learning Resource Center offers many resources to help students succeed in their classes, including tutoring, the English Success Center, the Mathematics Learning Center, and more. They are located on the first floor of the Learning Resource Center (LRC), and they provide free tutoring both online and in person. 

In-Person Hours:

• • • • Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

      • Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (online)

      • Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: Closed

Online Hours:

• Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: Closed

To get started with online tutoring, please visit Tutorial Services.

Cypress Writing Center

The Cypress Writing Center (CWC) is the only academic support on campus specifically designed to promote your development and success as a college writer. Our highly qualified tutors and faculty mentors are available to assist you in person and online with writing projects for any course and any level of instruction. As a student in English 100, you are required to utilize CWC services at any stage of your writing: understanding writing assignment directions; getting started and generating ideas; creating outlines; checking to see that your writing meets the directions specified by your instructor; exploring ways to support, develop, and expand your ideas; figuring out how and what to revise; editing; identifying and correcting errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; and adhering to format and style guides (MLA, APA, etc.). While tutors will not “fix” or “correct” your writing, they will help you become conscious of, and proactive about, particular error patterns that emerge in your written work. Additionally, the CWC maintains a library of reference texts and take-home handouts.

Come visit the Cypress Writing Center (CWC) for any of the following services:

• one-on-one tutoring in-person or virtually via Zoom 

• activities, worksheets, and resources to help students improve in any area of their writing needs

• activities and guidance in how to be a successful student, such as study and test-taking strategies, procrastination and time management help

• a quiet, safe space to study with tutors available if you need support

• complete the English 100 CWC attendance requirement

For more information or to schedule an appointment, go to the college homepage, click on "College Students", "Student Services", "Academic Help", and then on "CWC".

Hours of operation:

• Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (On Campus and Online)

• Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Online Only)

• Closed weekends and holidays

Location: 

Library Learning Resource Center, 1st Floor, Room 130

Library

The library is a fantastic resource for students, and provides  a variety of support services for your academic needs. All of these services, as well as their operating hours and contact info, can be found on the Library website. They provide services both in person and online. You will need to use the library databases for research in this class. If you need help, librarians are ready to chat with you. Librarians will be maintaining the chat/text/email service, and you can schedule in person appointments with them as well. So if you have questions, they will try to answer you as soon as they can. To get additional research help, you can also access the library research guides directly through our Canvas course using the Canvas navigation menu. This is another great way to check for updates and contact librarians directly if you have questions! You can also make a one-on-one appointment with a librarian specifically for help with your research.

We actually have our very own Librarian who is dedicated to assisting students with research needs! His name is Professor Billy Pashaie, and he can be reached by email at wpashaie@cypresscollege.edu and by chat here. 

Student Services Online

CypressCollege offers many student services in multiple modalities. Visit Student Services Online to connect with: Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, General Counseling, CalWORKS, EOPS/CARE/NextUp/Guardian Scholars, DSS, Career Center, Transfer, Library, International Students Program, Title IX, Veterans Resource Center, Campus Life, Basic Needs, Technology Resources, and Tutoring.

Cypress Student Wellbeing Policy

Cypress is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all our students. The Cypress College Health Center is located in the Gym on the 1st floor. They can be reached by phone at (714) 484-7361. Please leave a message; all messages will be answered. If you or another student you know needs support, please do not hesitate to use the following resources:

• Physical and Mental  Health Services: Current Cypress students may receive free or very low-cost physical and mental healthcare at the Student Health Center. Please check the Health Center website, or call (714) 484-7361 for more information.

• Food Security: In an effort to help students focus more on succeeding in school and less on where their next meal is coming from, Cypress College is happy to offer Food Pantry services throughout the school year. The Food Pantry aims to address the basic needs of our students by collecting and distributing non-perishable food items, educating the campus community about hunger and food insecurity issues, and collaborating with others to connect students with additional resources on and off campus. Students may enroll in the service in the Student Activities Center. Please bring your student I.D. and a printout of your class schedule (a minimum of 3 units is required), and inquire at the reception desk or see Student Activities Director David Okawa. Applications must be completed at the Student Activities Center.  Please visit the Food Pantry website or call (714) 484-7199 for more information.

Campus Safety

In case of emergency call 911 or call Campus Safety at (714) 484-7387. You may also contact Campus Safety by using the call boxes located around campus. The Cypress College Campus Safety Office is located in the Business Building, in Lot 1. Trained safety officers are on duty 24/7 to provide a safe environment for students and employees. In the event of an emergency on campus, you should also familiarize yourself with the Emergency Procedures.

Disability Support Services (DSS)

Disability Support Services (DSS) coordinates all academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities at Cypress College. If you have, or think you might have, a disability that impacts your educational experience in this class, please contact DSS to determine your eligibility for accommodations. The office is located on the first floor of the Cypress College Complex, Room 100. They can be reached by emailing dss-students@cypresscollege.edu or by phone at (714) 484-7104. For students who have already been determined eligible for DSS services, please provide the instructor with the proper form from DSS in a timely manner, at the beginning of the semester and at least one week prior to the verified and identified need. It's always a good idea to check in with your professor to make sure they have received your accommodation notice at the start of the semester.

Extended Opportunity Program Services (EOPS)

EOPS is a program that helps low income/educationally disadvantaged students successfully complete a post-secondary education. Your education could mean preparation to transfer to a university or learning the skills required to enter a vocational career. Please visit their website, call (714) 484-7368, or email eops@cypresscollege.edu for more information on this and any other programs that may be offerred.