Upgrade Your Skill Set for Success

Scan the panels on the lower left side for typical hours of operation and contact information for all TASC Labs and site services. All TASC Labs will close for Winter Break, beginning Tuesday, December 18, 2018. TASC Labs at Palm Desert and Indio will resume modified hours on Thursday, January 3, 2019.

Tutoring and Academic Skills Center provides a TASC Lab or comparable services at each site of College of the Desert. TASC Labs provide space for students to study, complete coursework, and pursue guidance with classroom content. Friendly, knowledgeable staff will be there to assist students with accessing any of the following services:

• Peer Tutors and Faculty Support

• Language and ESL Lab facilities

• Specialized software for various courses

• Textbooks on loan for use in a TASC Lab

• Computers for academic use and printing

• Friendly, knowledgeable staff and faculty

A Word of Welcome

The mission of TASC is to support independent study habits and sustainable learning for our students. We do this by providing the academic support and tools that empower individuals to take charge of their goals. We want to collaborate with you in this endeavor, so please, stop by any of the four campus based TASC Labs, and let's get started.

Daniel Aucutt, Director of Tutoring and Academic Skills Center

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Use the Suggestion Box below to post constructive suggestions about TASC Labs, or share your thoughts about learning.

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Take a video tour of the TASC Center by clicking on the video below.​