Brain Bar
Brain Bar Tutoring Center
Welcome to the Brain Bar Tutoring Center, located in our Higher Education Center at National City, where our tutors are skill boosters dedicated to supporting student success! We provide free, high-quality, walk-in tutoring to help students succeed in challenging courses, strengthen academic skills, and build confidence in their learning.
The Brain Bar Tutoring Center serves all registered SWC students at no cost and is part of Learning Assistance Services (LAS), which is committed to helping students develop effective learning strategies, strong study habits, and the skills needed for independent, lifelong learning.
Note: The hours and location of computer lab and tutoring services are subject to change. All services are closed on college holidays.
Brain Bar Tutoring Center: Celebration & Tour
Spring 2026 Skill Booster Schedule
| Subjects | Hours | Skill Boosters (Tutors) |
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Math: 100, 101, 104, 120, 121, 244 & 250 |
Friday: 1:00PM to 6:00PM Sunday: 9:30AM to 2:30PM |
Alex |
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Biology: 260 & 261 Chemistry: 100, 170 & 200 |
Friday: 1:00PM to 6:00PM Saturday: 9:30AM to 2:30PM |
Angelo |
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Chemistry: 100, 170, & 200; |
Saturday: 9:30AM to 2:30PM Sunday: 9:30AM to 2:30PM |
Aymara |
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Biology: 100, 101, & 185; |
Tuesday: 10:00AM to 2:00PM Wednesday: 10:00AM to 2:00PM Friday: 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
Bryon |
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Computer Information Systems: 146 & 181 Computer Literacy: 120 Engineering: 104, 221 & 280 English: C1000 & C1001 Math: 100, 101, 104, 110, 111, 118, 120, 121, 122, 130, 140, 244, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 260 & 265 Statistics: C1000 & 84 |
Friday: 1:00PM to 4:00PM Saturday: 9:30AM to 2:30PM Sunday: 9:30AM to 2:30PM |
Evan |
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Biology: 100, 101, 186, & 260 Chemistry: 100 Spanish: 101, 102, 201 & 202 Math: 100, 101, 104 & 244 |
Tuesday: 10:00AM to 2:00PM Friday: 1:00PM to 6:00PM Saturday: 12:30PM to 2:30PM Sunday: 12:30PM to 2:30PM |
Sergio |
| Biology: 100 & 265; Chemistry: 100 & 170 |
Saturday: 9:30AM to 2:30PM Sunday: 9:30AM to 2:30PM |
Shontelle |
SWC students enrolled for the SPRING 2026 semester are eligible to receive FREE tutoring.
The hours and lcoations of study spaces, computers, and tutoring services are subject to change. All services are closed on college holidays
Anatomy Models & Microscopes Access Schedule
| Days | Times |
| Tuesday | 10:00AM to 2:00PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00AM to 2:00PM |
| Friday | 1:00PM to 6:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:30AM to 2:30PM |
| Sunday | 9:30AM to 2:30PM |
Study Space Hours
| Days | Times |
| Monday | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Thursday | 8:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Friday | 8:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Saturday | 8:00AM to 3:00PM |
| Sunday | 8:00AM to 3:00PM |
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