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.
Brain Bar Tutoring Center: Celebration & Tour
Open Monday, August 31st through Friday, December 11th
Fall 2026 Skill Booster (Tutor) Schedule
| Subjects | Hours |
Skill Boosters (Tutors) |
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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 |
Byron |
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BIOLOGY: 260 & 261 |
Tuesday: 10:30AM to 2:00PM Friday: 12:30PM to 5:30PM Saturday: 9:30AM to 2:30PM Sunday: 9:30AM to 2:30PM |
Justin |
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BIOLOGY: 100, 101, 190, 260, 261 & 265 |
Tuesday: 10:00AM to 2:00PM Friday: 12:30PM to 5:30PM Saturday: 11:00AM to 2:30PM* 9:30AM to 2:30PM** Sunday: 9:30AM to 2:30PM |
Sergio |
| BIOLOGY: 100, 210, 211, 212 & 265 CHEMISTRY: 100 & 170 |
Tuesday: 10:00AM to 2:00PM Wednesday: 10:00AM to 2:00PM Saturday: 9:30AM to 2:30PM Sunday: 9:30AM to 2:30PM |
Shontelle |
SWC students enrolled for the FALL 2026 semester are eligible to receive FREE tutoring.
The hours and locations 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 | 12:30PM to 5:30PM |
| 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 5:30PM |
| Saturday | 8:00AM to 3:00PM |
| Sunday | 8:00AM to 3:00PM |
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