Free Tutoring for Collin College Students
Access to Tutoring Services and Virtual Workshops
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Please use a desktop or laptop to schedule appointments.
Appointments recommended. Walk-ins available when tutors are free. TSI prep available. Some tutoring available online.
Choose your campus below for information about appointments, locations, subjects, availability, events.
Tutoring Hours
Library Room 002 | Celina-APCAA@collin.edu | 469.905.3528 | Schedule an Appointment
Spring 2026 Hours
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Upcoming Workshops Schedule (PDF)
APCAA Workshop: Mad Libs-Style Thesis Statements
Thursday, Feb. 5, Noon-1 p.m.
This presentation will focus on using a fill-in-the-blank method to create a solid thesis.
Presented by Victoria Keffer, APCAA Writing Tutor
Celina Campus APCAA
Library, Room 002
The Science Den is available for independent study during APCAA open hours.
Room 120 | FVC-APCAA@collin.edu | 972.549.6499 | Schedule an Appointment
Spring 2026 Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.- 5p.m.
Math Lab: Founders 148 | FriscoMathLab@collin.edu | 972.377.1639 | Schedule an Appointment
Spring 2026 Hours
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Science Den: Lawler 202 | ScienceDen@collin.edu | 972.377.1555
Networking Lab Tutoring Information: TBA
Writing Center: Lawler 141 | PRCWritingCenter@collin.edu | 972.377.1576
Spring 2026 Hours
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Science Den: Long Semester Biology tutoring upon request:
ScienceDen@collin.edu or 972.377.1624
Science Den Subjects/Hours: TBA
Room C119 | mckapcaa@collin.edu | 972.548.6505 | Schedule an Appointment
Science Den independent study available during open hours. Microscopes are available for iCollin
and on campus Biology students.
Writing Center and Math Lab:
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Accounting Tutoring:
Tuesday: 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Wednesday: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Science Tutoring:
Monday-Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Thursday-Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
APCAA Workshop: Trigonometric Functions: Unit Circle Approach
Monday, February 9, 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Struggling to make sense of trigonometry? This workshop uses the unit circle to explore trigonometric functions.
Presented by Puja Joshi, Math Professor
Attend online via zoom or on campus in room C119A
APCAA.Districtwide@collin.edu | Schedule an Appointment
Questions: 972.549.6499 (Call Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. only)
About Virtual Workshop Attendance
Districtwide Workshops On Campus and Online: TBA
Room D203
Math Lab | Science Den | PlanoMathLab@collin.edu | 972.881.5921
Writing Center | PlanoWC@collin.edu | 972.881.5843 | Schedule an Appointment
Spring 2026 Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m-7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Science Den independent study available during open hours. Microscopes are available for iCollin Biology students.
2026 Spring Workshops Coming Soon
Room A280 | TechnicalAPCAA@collin.edu | 972.553.1236 | Schedule an Appointment
Spring 2026 Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Science Den independent study available during open hours. A microscope is available for iCollin Biology students.
TECH 2026 Spring Workshops
Available Tutoring
- Physics Tutoring
- Economics Tutoring
- AutoCAD and Revit Tutoring
- TSI Prep and GED Prep
Upcoming Events
Library Building A: Suite 217A-K | WylieAPCAA@collin.edu | 972.378.8935 | Schedule an Appointment
Spring 2026 Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Center Information (PDF)
The Science Den is available for independent study during APCAA open hours. Science models, rocks & minerals, microscopes and slides available for check-out. Two group and two individual private study rooms available. Free printing. Open computer lab. iCollin Biology students welcome.
TSI Prep and GED Prep Available
Accounting Tutoring
Adult Education and Literacy Program
Districtwide Science Tutoring Availability
Frisco Networking Tutoring Hours
TSI Accuplacer Student Portal
TSIA2 Resources from the Texas Education Agency
(learning resources for TSI prep)
Upcoming Workshops
APCAA Workshop: Trigonometric Functions: Unit Circle Approach
Monday, February 9, 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Struggling to make sense of trigonometry? This workshop uses the unit circle to explore trigonometric functions.
Presented by Puja Joshi, Math Professor
Attend online via Zoom or on campus in room C119A
Celina Campus APCAA Workshop: Get in Line!--The Importance of Outlines in Essay Writing
Tuesday, Feb 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Students in this workshop will earn effective strategies for planning and outlining an essay.
Presented by Briana Sy, APCAA Writing Tutor
Celina Campus APCAA
Library, Room 002
McKinney Campus APCAA Workshop: What Goes Where: The Basic Structure of an Academic Essay
Tuesday, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The basic college essay consists of an introduction with thesis, body, and conclusion, but what goes into each section? Learn what goes into each of these to produce a strong, cohesive essay.
Presented by Anna Rieve, Lead Writing Tutor
Online and On Campus
C119A
McKinney Campus APCAA Workshop: The Annotated Bibliography: Making Research More Accurate and Efficient
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Using MLA Style Annotated Bibliographies helps students to organize research, effectively cite materials appropriately, and encourages the evaluation of research in preparation for a short or research essay. This activity also fosters help with understanding the difference between summary information and analysis content for effective essays. MLA is the main style focus; however, APA will also be addressed briefly.
Presented by Toni McMillen, English Professor
Online and On Campus
C119A
Plano Campus APCAA Online Workshop: MLA Format and Citations
Monday, February 16, 5-6 p.m.
What even is MLA? Why is your professor making you jump through all these hoops? Come learn the answers to these questions as well as the basics of MLA style, citations, and format.
Presented by Brittany Whitstone, Writing Tutor
Online: Attend Workshop Via Zoom
Access Collin College Events Calendar APCAA Activities for Upcoming Events
Please visit the CougarWeb calendar and select "APCAA Activities" for upcoming events, workshops, and exam reviews. You may have to scroll to see the calendar or click the + button, search for, and check "APCAA Activities" to add. You can also enter specific keywords in the search bar to find APCAA math, writing, and science activities presented free to all students Districtwide by the APCAAs.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Anthony Peterson Center for Academic Assistance is to provide free learning support to students and community members
in a welcoming environment of integrity, dignity, and creativity. By offering professional tutoring services and educational resources
for improving key skills related to various content areas, the center strives to empower learners
to become independent thinkers, poised for success in college and beyond.
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