Academic Catalog

Tutoring and Testing Center

Tutoring Center

The Tutoring Center provides tutoring services to GOCC students free of charge.  Free peer tutoring is available to any Glen Oaks student with an academic need.  Peer tutors are selected for their communication skills and excellent record in specific academic areas.  Many of the tutors are certified through the College Reading and Learning Association.  Free online tutoring support is also available 24/7.  Students request tutoring support by completing the Etrieve form via  MyGOCC.

Testing Center

The Testing Center administers tests for GOCC courses at the request of the instructor.  It also provides proctored test facilities for students attending other colleges.  The ALEKs placement exam for Mathematics is provided to entering students through the Testing Center.  

The Testing Center is also a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center.  As Part of the Pearson VUE network, the Testing Center can deliver a number of different national certification tests including the GED, Microsoft credentialing, and the Michigan State Teacher Certification test.