STEM-MESA Center

The services provided at the STEM-MESA Center are here to help you succeed at San Bernardino Valley College by providing FREE TUTORING, academic support, study space, access to technology, and academic excellence workshops in multiple subjects to a diverse group of learners. We take special care to empower students with learning strategies and skills needed to become independent learners on the path towards academic success!

 

STEM-MESA Tutoring 

Get help understanding your classes and completing your college coursework with the help of peer tutors. Our tutors are here to provide a supportive learning environment to any enrolled student seeking academic support. Regular tutoring sessions may help you better understand your courses and provide you with the skills and structure required to earn higher grades.

We offer in-person tutoring Monday-Saturday, no appointment necessary. Click the "Drop-In Schedule" below to see when we have tutors avaiable for your class. 

Drop-In Schedule
Apply to be a STEM-MESA Tutor!

STEM-MESA Center Contact

909-384-4463
Physical Sciences Room 121
Hours of Operation
Spring 2025 (January 21 - May 23rd) 

Monday:        8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 
Tuesday:        8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 
Wednesday:   8:00 AM - 8:00 PM  
Thursday:       8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 
Friday:            11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday, January 20th (MLK Day)
Friday, February 14th (Lincoln's Birthday)
Monday, February 17th (Washiington's Birthday)
March 17th - 22nd (Spring Break)
Monday, January 20th (MLK Day)
Friday, February 14th (Lincoln's Birthday)
Monday, February 17th (Washiington's Birthday)
March 17th - 22nd (Spring Break)
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science 
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Geography 
  • Geology
  • Math
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy Technology
  • Physics
  • Psychiatric Technology
Click here to view our Drop-in Schedule

Free resource rentals while in the STEM-MESA Center: 

  • iPADs
  • Laptops
  • Textbooks
  • Graphing & Scientific Calculators
  • Anatomy Models
  • Private Study Rooms 

Other Resources
  • School Supplies (i.e. whiteboards, color pencils, scissors, rulers, markers, etc.)
  • Computer Lab
  • Printing Services 
  • Sign-in is required upon entry and sign-out is required upon leaving.
  • Only currently enrolled SBVC or CHC students may use the center.
  • A current student ID card is required for all resource rentals.
  • Tutors cannot help with quizzes/tests/exams.
  • No food or drink is permitted except for water in a closed container.
  • Children are not allowed in the center.

Academic Excellence Workshops

(starting week of January 27, 2025)
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Faculty Lead: Carol Jones

Day: Mondays
Time:3:00-4:00 pm
Location: PS-199
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Mondays
3:00-4:00 pm
PS-199

Faculty Lead: Carol Jones


Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:00-4:00 pm
Location: PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Thursdays
3:00-4:00 pm
PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)

Faculty Lead: Ebony Perez

Day: Thursdays
Time: 1:30-2:30 pm
Location: Planetarium
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Thursdays
1:30-2:30 pm
Planetarium

Faculty Lead: Ebony Perez


Day: Mondays
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Location: PS-230
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Wednesdays
2:30-3:30 pm
PS-147

Faculty Lead: Ebony Perez

Day: Wednesdays & Thursdays
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Location: PS-135 (inside STEM-MESA Center)
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Wednesdays
Thursdays
5:00-6:00 pm

PS-135 (inside STEM-MESA Center)

Faculty Lead: Anita Arnold

Day: Fridays
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: PS-134 (inside STEM-MESA Center)
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Fridays
11:00 am-12:00 pm
PS-134 (inside STEM-MESA Center)

Faculty Lead: Anita Arnold


Day: Mondays
Time: 4:30-5:30 pm
Location: PS-134 (inside STEM-MESA Center)
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Mondays
4:30-5:30 pm
PS-134 (inside STEM-MESA Center)
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