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University of Houston - Victoria

University of Houston-Victoria

Academic Center

The Academic Center is a resource center for students, faculty, and staff.  The Center offers writing assistance, subject-area tutoring, testing services, and information resources.

Writing Assistance.  By appointment or online the Center staff review class papers, articles for publication, and university publications.  Face-to-face tutoring is available in Victoria this spring 2012. To find out how to have materials reviewed on-line, visit Online Tutoring.

Trained tutors review these documents, make suggestions for revision, and discuss techniques for analyzing and revising writing. Submit Documents Here!

Subject-Area Tutoring. In response to student or instructors’ requests, the Center also offers subject area tutoring in mathematics, computer science, and biology during some semesters. Students may discuss concerns related to courses that are in progress.

Testing Services. The Center also provides academic testing services in Victoria for UHV students (correspondence and entrance or placement exams) and on behalf of UHV faculty (makeup exams). To schedule a test session, individuals can call (361) 570-4288. The THEA Quick Test and ACCUPLACER are offered periodically during each semester. The paper-based TExES/ExCET is provided four to six times per year, and the TExES/ExCET CAT is offered one or two times each month.

Writing Guides and Tips. The Center maintains a comprehensive website that contains writing and ESL resources, including such items as APA and MLA documentation and grammar.


Hours of Operation

The Academic Center's hours of operation vary by service.  Please visit the following links:

Contact Information

Phone: 361.570.4288 (Main Number) 361.570.4291 (Tutor's Number)

Toll Free Number: 877.970.4848 ext. 4288 (Main Number) ext. 4291 (Tutor's Number)