OASIS Tutoring Center
The Gator Success Center is in the process of being renamed the OASIS Tutoring Center. Please pardon any inaccuracies in our content as we make this transition.
Mission
The OASIS (Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services) supports the educational mission of Lamar State College Orange by providing services, resources, and programs that promote academic success, excellence in teaching and learning, and continuing intellectual and personal growth, to our students, faculty, staff, and the greater Orange community.
In addition to being a fun acronym, the OASIS staff hope that we can provide students, faculty, and staff with an oasis of knowledge, support, and inspiration.
The OASIS Tutoring Center is on the 2nd floor of the Ron E. Lewis Building.
Services
OASIS tutoring services are available in the following ways:
- Walk-in Tutoring
- By Appointment
- Online Tutoring
We encourage you to make an appointment with a tutor, but walk-ins are welcome.
To help us serve you, bring a copy of your assignment and any necessary texts and materials. We will do our best to answer your questions or help you locate the resources you need.
Need assistance? Book an Academic Support Coach or Book a Faculty Member!
Upswing - Free Online Tutoring
The Gator Success Center also assists students in accessing free online tutoring for any subject through a platform called Upswing.
Support for Online Students
Need a place to access your online class? PCs and WiFi are available for students in the Gator Success Center and the LSCO Library. Tutors are happy to answer students' questions and help them navigate courses in the Blackboard LMS.
OASIS Tutoring Hours
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat/Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gator Success Center | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Closed Sat & Sun. |
The Academic Support Coaches of the OASIS are available to work with students in the evenings and weekends during the regular semester by appointment only. We are closed during campus holidays.
- Virtual meetings are available by request
You may also use our online forms to submit questions and provide comments & suggestions to help us improve our services.
OASIS Tutoring Center Computer Lab:
- Up-to-date Windows computers, printers, scanner, and CD burners.
- Internet access, modern browsers (Edge, Chrome), MS Office Suite on all PCs, plus other software required for various LSCO courses.
- DaVinci HD/OCR enhanced vision device.
- Friendly assistance with assignments using computers.
Lifeguards Mentoring Program
Students will be partnered with a mentor prior to or early in the semester. The mentors will not only help guide them through what it takes to be a college student, but will also be able to offer advice based on their years of experience in higher education and the workforce. Mentor/Student matches will be completed using software with detailed questionnaires so that students are partnered with a mentor that fits their needs.
Supplemental Instruction (SI):
Face-to-face and online Supplemental Instruction sessions (via Blackboard) are available to help students in challenging "gateway" courses.
Tutorials and Other Resources
Individualized tutoring is available in writing, math, reading, computer applications, and other subjects requested by our students.
Comments or questions: Call 409-882-3373 for the main lab. Email oasis@lsco.edu. You may also contact individual staff members.