A​cademic Assistance and Student Resources

Most students can benefit from a little help at times. Below you will find a list of resources available for your use. If you need assistance in an area that is not included on this list, please contact your advisor.

Biol​ogy

Biology Help Room - LILY 1-407

Help Room Hours

  • Monday through Friday, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

The Biology Resource Center offers free tutorial help for introductory (100 and 200 level) biology courses, course syllabi and textbooks, and sample problem sets. Individual and group study space available.

Che​mistry

Chemistry Resource Room  – WTHR 117B; Phone: (765) 494-5310

Resource Room Hours

  • Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m

Staffed by upper-level chemistry students, the Resource Room is available for students who need help with General and Organic homework, need to see a textbook or an old exam, use modeling kits, reference books or want to review a lecture. Individual and group study space is available.

College of Science Instructional Nightly Enrichment (COSINE)

A free tutoring program to help students in first-year courses in Biology, Chemistry and Math. COSINE offers evening tutoring right in your own backyard. Our goal is to help you develop problem-solving skills needed to do your homework. Please visit one of our locations for assistance.

BCHM 105

  • Monday-Thursday 6:00-9:00 pm
  • MA158, 16010, 16020, 161, 162, 165, 166
  • CHM 115, 116, 12901
  • BIOL 110, 111
  • No appointment necessary

***For optimal tutoring results, bring your textbook and class notes*

Computer Science

Computer Science Help Center

Location and Times TBD.  Check website for details

Assistance with CS 180, 182, 193, 240

Engl​ish

Writing Lab - HEAV 226
Tutoring: (765) 494-3723

On-Line Writing lab (OWL)

Writing Lab Hours

  •  Krach Leadership Center Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

  • HSSE Library - Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • WALC 3049 - Monday - Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Staff are available to help with any writing project - from paper to resume.

General Help  (with study skills, test taking, etc.)

Academic Success Center - Wiley C215 - (765) 494-4700

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. *

The Success Center features help in specific areas, one-to-one interaction, videotapes, academic skills seminars, etc. (See website for workshop schedule)

 Purdue Presentation Center- Beering 2294 and 2296

Hours: See Link above

Schedule an appointment through Boiler Connect

The focus of the Presentation is oral presentations and oral delivery.  The Lamb School’s Purdue Presentation Center is here to help Purdue students with preparing for or delivering a presentation, including:

  • exploring topics
  • using supporting evidence
  • providing proper citation- written and verbal 
  • organizing and outlining presentations
  • creating effective visual aids 
  • developing strategies for effective delivery
  • practicing presentation delivery
  • getting ready for virtual presentations

 

MANRRS  (Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences)

Dr. Pamala Morris, Advisor, AGAD 105, 49-49586 pmorris@purdue.edu

MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) – dedicated to the “…inclusion, achievement, and advancement of all people in the agricultural sciences”

An organization open to anyone with a vital interest in promoting diversity in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences, MANRRS-Purdue, pledges “to work for the inclusion, achievement, and advancement of all people in the agricultural sciences.” Will host a 3-hour study table each week using graduate students as tutors for chemistry, calculus, and English. Study tables are open to all students in the College of Agriculture, and snacks will be provided.

Ma​th

Math Help Room  - Lily 1-134 or 1-407

Math Help Room Hours:

LILY 1-134 - Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 12 pm

LILY 1-407 – Monday-Thursday 12 pm-5:20 pm

LILY 1-407 – Friday 12-1:20 pm

Students in 100 level and 261 MA courses can get help with their coursework. The Help Room is staffed by teaching assistants for these courses.

*All hours are subject to change. Check websites for updated information.

Phy​sics

Physics Help Center - PHYS 290

Schedule listed by course. 

A list of physics tutors is also posted at this site.

Supplemental Instruction

​Supplemental Instruction (SI)  is offered for many challenging introductory courses. Hours and locations vary by course.


Supplemental Instruction is:
  • weekly study sessions led by a peer who has successfully taken the course
  • an informal study group where it's ok to make a mistake
  • a place to share study tips
  • a way to grasp tough material and break it down into understandable segments
  • a way to save time, money and frustration 

Women in ​Engineering/Women in Science Tutoring Program

WIEP-WISP tutoring is available in the Shreve Hall conference room (C113A) and virtual. FREE tutoring for 100 and 200-level science and math courses. 

WISP TUTORING SCHEDULE 

Tutoring Hours

  • Sunday - Thursday, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Personal Assistance

Start by consulting with your academic advisor.  They can refer you to on- and off-campus resources

Counseling and Psychological Services(CAPS)- Purdue Student Health Center(PUSH), 601 Stadium Mall Drive, Room 224; 49-46995

CAPS strives to enhance your psychological health and personal effectiveness, thus empowering you to maximize your personal adjustment and individual accomplishments. In providing services, the staff attends to remedial, developmental, and situational concerns, recognizing that the interaction between the stress of the academic environment and your individual level of development can lead to problems that can be alleviated through counseling. CAPS works together with the university community to create an environment that assists you in understanding and responding to challenges and opportunities in a way that enhances your personal and academic development.

 Office of the Dean of Students(ODOS)-Schleman Hall Second Floor; 49-41747

  • Student Advocacy and Support Center- Schleman Hall, Room 207; 49-41747
         The Student Advocacy and Support Center staff offer a variety of services and support to Purdue students and their families. If you or someone you know would benefit from these services, call for an appointment.
  • Other ODOS services include:

         Administrative services: withdrawals, absence policy, tutor lists, grade appeals, conduct issues, information about University policy & procedures.
         Emergency loan program, students may borrow up to $400 for 30 days. https://www.purdue.edu/advocacy/students/financial/emergencyLoan.html
         Student Activities and Organizations http://www.getinvolved.purdue.edu
         Student Rights and Responsibilities https://www.purdue.edu/odos/osrr/

Purdue Counseling & Guidance Center-Beering Hall Room 3202: 49-49738

The Counseling and Guidance Center is the counseling service and training facility for the College of Education on the Purdue University campus.  Since 1953, the Counseling and Guidance Center has been assisting people with a variety of educational, career, and personal problems.  This service is open to students and the general public. No charge for appointments; there may be a small charge for career testing.

Purdue Psychology Treatment and Research Clinics -Lyles-Porter Hall 2nd Floor, 49-46996

Purdue Psychology Treatment and Research Clinics (PPTRC) are a group of specialty clinics specifically designed to deliver state-of-the-art psychological treatment to the people of the Greater Lafayette community. Their goal is to assist clients by providing quality assessment, treatment, and psycho-educational services using the methods shown by research to be most effective.

Purdue Student Health Center(PUSH) -601 Stadium Mall Drive, 49-41700, shc@purdue.edu

Hours vary (urgent care hours are posted on link above) 

PUSH provides basic health assessment, disease screening, vaccinations, and referrals to area experts. 

Student Success at Purdue

Specialized programs include:

  • Disability Resource Center -YONG 830, 49-41247, drc@purdue.edu Serving students with permanent or temporary physical or mental disabilities.
  • Horizons -KRCH 329, 49-47094 Academic assitance program for income-eligible and first-generation students
  • Span Plan Adult Student Services - SCHL 207, 49-45860 Offering an array of support services for adult nontraditional undergraduate students at Purdue University
  • Veterans Success Center -PMU 284, 49-47638 Support services for veterans, members of the military, and benefit-using family members