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.

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

STEM-MESA Center Contact

909-384-4463
Physical Sciences Room 121
Hours of Operation
Fall 2025 (August 25th - December 19th)

Monday:        7:30 AM - 8:00 PM 
Tuesday:        7:30 AM - 8:00 PM 
Wednesday:   7:30 AM - 8:00 PM   
Thursday:       7:30 AM - 8:00 PM 
Friday:           9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:       Closed
Sunday:         Closed
Monday, September 1 (Labor Day)
Tuesday, November 11th (Veterans Day)
Thursday, November 27th-Friday, November 29th (Thanksgiving)
Wednesday, December 24th-Friday, January 2nd (Winter Break)
Monday, September 1 (Labor Day)
Tuesday, November 11th (Veterans Day)
Thursday, November 27th-Friday, November 29th (Thanksgiving)
Wednesday, December 24th-Friday, January 2nd (Winter 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 September 1, 2025)
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Faculty Lead: Daniel Mayo

Day: Thursdays
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
Location: HLS-229
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Thursdays
1:00-2:00 pm

HLS-229

Faculty Lead: Daniel Mayo

Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:00-4:00 pm
Location: HLS-229
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Thursdays
3:00-4:00 pm
HLS-229

Faculty Lead: Daniel Mayo


Day: Wednesdays
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Wednesdays
11:00 am-12:00 pm
PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)

Faculty Lead: Carol Jones

Day: Mondays
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
Location: PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)

Day: Wednesdays
Time: 4:30-5:30 pm
Location: PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Mondays
Wednesdays
2:00-3:00 pm
4:30-5:30 pm
PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)

Faculty Lead: Carol Jones


Day: Mondays
Time: 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Location: PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Mondays
11:30 am-12:30 pm
PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)

Faculty Lead: Daniel Mayo

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Location: PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)

Day: Wednesdays
Time: 12:15 pm-1:15 pm
Location: PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
11:30 am-12:30 pm
12:15 pm-1:15 pm
PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)

Faculty Lead: Daniel Mayo


Day: Wednesdays
Time: 1:30-2:30 pm
Location: PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Wednesdays
1:30-2:30 pm
PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)

Faculty Lead: Anna Tolstova

Day: Thursdays
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
Location: PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Thursdays
2:00-3:00 pm
PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)

Faculty Lead: Anna Tolstova

Day: Thursdays
Time: 11:15 am-12:15 pm
Location: PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)
Day
Time
Workshop Location
Thursdays
11:15 am-12:15 pm
PS-129 (inside STEM-MESA Center)
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