Distance Education Support Center (DESC)

Students can use this page to make appointments to take a test for distance learning and web based courses or to look for helpful information for distance education learners.

To book an appointment to take a test, enter your name and email address, choose your professor’s name from the drop down menu, select a date and time on a day when the testing center is open. And, enter a cancellation code to use to cancel your appointment, if necessary.

CANCELLATION CODE is a password you create. It can be anything. BUT your password must be something you will remember because you will need to use it to cancel your appointment if you change your appointment.

If your date and time slot is available, you will receive a message confirming your appointment. If not, you will be prompted to select another date and time.

Testing Center Hours:

Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 Am to 5:30 PM
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: CLOSED

WANT TO BE IN COMMAND OF YOUR E-LEARNING? SAVE TIME READING YOUR TEXTBOOK AND RETAIN INFORMATION BETTER? CONTRIBUTE TO ONLINE DISCUSSIONS? BOOST YOUR GRADES IN YOUR ONLINE COURSE? You can use this link to sign up for tutoring in student success skills like reading, managing your time, or test preparation. Simply use the Instructor drop-down menu, select: Faye Mueller and type "Tutoring" for the Course. Then select the day and time you would like. Faye Mueller can be contacted by Email: Faye.Mueller@marin.edu, DESC Office: LC-121, or Phone: 415-457-8811, ext 7953 (messages only)

Appointment Form
Student's Name:
Student's Email:
Professor's Name:
Course Title:
Appointment Date: (mm/dd/yyyy)
Appointment Start Time:
Appointment End Time:
Cancellation Code: