College comes with more than just classes, assignments and exams every semester. For students trying to balance school with work, finances, and everyday life, Del Mar College offers different resources that can help both inside and outside the classroom.
From free tutoring to mental health and even counseling services, students have access to resources across Del Mar College designed to address academic and personal needs that may help ease the stress on students during times of need.
The Student Success Center offers academic support including services like subject tutoring, TSI tutoring and success coaching. Students also have access to free 24-hour online tutoring.
Students who need technology for their coursework can also find resources through the Technology Resource Center, which offers laptops and calculators for check out. Current students have free access to Microsoft Office, and technology assistance is available through the Viking Help Desk.
Del Mar also maintains specialized academic resources including the Math Learning Center, Stone Writing Center, Speech Communication Center, Reading Lab and other tutoring and learning centers.
Academic help is not the only assistance available to students. Del Mar has resources for students dealing with financial emergencies, food insecurity, career preparation and other challenges that can make completing college more difficult.
Whether a student needs help passing a class, finding food, preparing for an interview or getting through an unexpected financial emergency, there may already be a resource available through the college.
Center for Accessibility and Advocacy
Provides assistance with accommodations and access to education.
(361) 698-1292
Heritage Campus: Harvin Center, Room 188
Valdar’s Market
Food assistance available to Del Mar College students.
(361) 698-1277
Heritage Campus: Harvin Center, Room 112
Veterans Services
Provides resources and assistance for military-connected students and their families.
(361) 698-1250
Heritage Campus: Harvin Center, Room 271
Technology Resource Center
Students can request loaner laptops and calculators and use computers, printers and other technology resources.
(361) 698-2234
Heritage Campus: Venters Business Building, Room 306
Student Success Center Tutoring
Provides tutoring, TSI tutoring, success coaching and access to 24-hour online tutoring through Tutor.com.
(361) 698-2259
Heritage Campus: Venters Business Building, Room 310
Counseling Center
Provides counseling and mental health resources for students.
(361) 698-1586
Heritage Campus: Harvin Center, Room 233A
Student Emergency Aid
Eligible students facing an urgent, unexpected financial emergency can apply for up to $500 in one-time emergency assistance.
(361) 698-1317
TRIO Programs
Provides support and resources for eligible students, including first-generation and low-income students and students with disabilities.
(361) 698-1262
Career Closet
Provides free professional clothing for interviews, internships, job fairs and other career opportunities.
(361) 698-2692
Career Development
Offers career counseling and planning, job-search resources and career preparation. Students can also access job listings through Handshake.
(361) 698-2692
