Student Resources
Resources available to students.
FALL SEMESTER - 2007
| Saturday, August 18 | New Student Orientation (8:00 - 12:30) |
| Saturday, August 18 | Classes Begin |
| Monday, September 3 | Observance of Labor Day |
| Friday, October 5 | Application for December 2007 Graduation* |
| Friday, October 5 | Last Day for Withdrawal without Instructor's Signature |
| Monday, November 12 | Observance of Veterans' Day |
| Thursday-Sunday, November 22-25 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Monday, November 26 | Last Day Student Initiated Withdrawal Accepted |
| Sunday, December 9 | Last Day of Regular Classes |
| Monday-Thursday, December 10-13 | Final Exams** |
| Friday, December 14 | Mid-Year Recess Begins for Students |
| Friday, December 14 | Fall Semester Ends |
| December 24 through January 1 | Winter Break (Campus Closed) |
* For specific information concerning registration dates, class start dates, application for graduation dates, and final exam dates, consult the class schedule.
**Fall 2006 Exam Schedule is also located in the class schedule PDF. Classes meeting on Friday evening only, Saturday only or Sunday only will have final examinations during their last regular class meeting.Ask a Librarian
24/7 virtual reference service. Synchronously chat with a librarian and co-browse web resources.
Request a Student Account
Students can create a free user account for accessing the Computer Commons and the Fannin Library computers.You must be a currently enrolled student to create a user account.
Request an Alumni Account
Alumni may create an account by registering for NC500 Sec. 9098 and pay a $10 fee per semester.
Computer Use Policies
Follow these simple rules to ensure access to the computers.
Giving a Great Presentation! (PDF)
A document giving the basics on how to make a quality presentation.
Smarthinking - FREE Online Tutoring
Students may set up an account to receive free online tutoring.
Safari Tech Books Online
Collection of electronic books relating to information technology. Phoenix College currently has access for up to two simultaneous users.
Online mouse tutorial - Spanish
Word and Excel Mini-sessions in the Computer Commons
Learn the basics of MS Word and Excel.
Writely - web based word processor
Technology Resource Standards
Policies and procedures pertaining to the use of the information resources and technologies available at Phoenix College.
Copyright and Fair Use Guide Brochure
Policies of Phoenix College pertaining to copyrights and what materials are acceptable to use freely.
FTP Access from Home
Access your 'My Documents' folder from your home computer.
Computer lab and classrooms floor layout (PDF)
The floor layout illustrate where each computer station is located in the lab and classrooms. The lab has 108 computer stations available for student use and 98 computers stations for instructional use.
Software Available
Software available in the Computer Commons.
Apply to Work in the Computer Commons (Word Document)
Want to work with us? Click the link above and save it or open it!
Writing Center
Resume writing help ONLY is available this semester. There are currently no other writing tutors available. For resume writing help please contact the Career Center or the Counseling Department. Career Center hours: Mon - Thurs from 7AM - 7PM, and Friday from 8AM - 4PM. Counseling Department hours: Mon - Thurs from 7:30AM - 7PM, and Friday from 8AM - 4PM.
