Center for Academic Success
The Center for Academic Success (CAS) offers free tutoring, supplemental instruction, and workshops to help you build strong study skills and succeed in your classes. With locations across our service area and trained student leaders, CAS gives you the tools and support to reach your academic goals.
Get the Support You Need
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Improves Course Success in English and Math
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Moves You to Your Academic Goals
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Offered at all Butte College Locations
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Includes specialized centers like the Reading & Writing Center and Stats Lounge.
Supplemental Instruction
Butte College's Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a free, peer-led academic support program designed to help students succeed in traditionally difficult or "bottleneck" courses. It focuses on building collaborative study communities and improving overall course comprehension
Workshops focused on skills like time management, stress management, note-taking, test prep, and more.
One-on-one guidance with Learning Resource Specialists to develop personalized strategies and academic planning support.
Support designed specifically for student-athletes, including structured study sessions, tutoring referrals, and positive academic habit coaching.
Free access to computers and printing at CAS locations, with occasional digital support help on site.
Laptop check-out available for student academic use in CAS spaces.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is awesome! I've made so many friends in the session. Plus, I am doing better in class."
Access CAS Services
Main Campus and Glenn Center
Breakout rooms are available for student groups in CAS on the main campus (LRC 203) and at the Glenn County Center CAS (GCC 113) during the fall and spring semesters only.
Contact Amy at 530-895-2808 or hughesam@butte.edu for more information.
Chico Center
Breakout rooms at the Chico Center are managed by the Library.
Contact Dan Buzan at 530-879-4366 or buzanda@butte.edu for more information.
EDUC 310 is a free, zero-unit support course that connects you to services in the Center for Academic Success. It serves as your entry point to tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, workshops, and academic coaching. The course is housed in Canvas and helps organize your access to CAS resources.
How to Access EDUC 310
Step 1: Register for EDUC 310 in your MyBC portal just like any other class.
Step 2: Log into Canvas once the semester begins.
Step 3: Use the course modules to view tutoring schedules, join sessions, and access academic resources.
You can get help enrolling by contacting CAS staff or visiting a CAS location.
What You Get with EDUC 310
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Access to free tutoring and Supplemental Instruction sessions
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Academic success workshops and study skill resources
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One-on-one success coaching and strategy support
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Study space and structured academic accountability
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Direct connection to CAS staff and Learning Resource Specialists
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Resources to support GPA improvement and academic progress
Enrolling in EDUC 310 makes it easier to stay organized, access support, and build strong academic habits throughout the semester.
