Academic Assistance and Student Resources

Student's Fingertip Guide to Student Services

The Student’s Fingertip Guide to Student Services is available on the web at http://www.purdue.edu/VPSS/phonefaxdir/pfd.php

Biology

Biology Resource Center - Lilly Hall G-414C; Phone: 49-46145; http://www.bio.purdue.edu/Academic/undergrad/brc.htm

Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.;
Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.;
other hours by appointment *

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

Chemistry

Chemistry Resource Room – WTHR 117A-B; Phone: 49-45310;
www.chem.purdue.edu/rroom

Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.;
Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.;
Saturday, 12:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.;
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. *

Staffed by upper-level chemistry, pharmacy, and chemical engineering students, the Resource Room is available for students who need help with homework, need to see a textbook or an old exam, or want to review a lecture. Individual and group study space is available.

English

Writing Lab - HEAV 226
Tutoring: 49-43723;
On-Line Writing lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.;
Friday 8:30 - 1:00 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 - BRNG 3268 - 49-45569;
http://www.cla.purdue.edu/asc/

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *

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

MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences)

Felica Ahasteen - Bryant, MANRRS Co-Advisor, AGAD 121 49-48471; fahastee@purdue.edu;
http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/manrrs

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

Math

Any student may see any TA (teaching assistant) who teaches a section of the course for which the student seeks help. Teaching assignments for TAs are posted on the bulletin board outside MATH 242 and MATH 205. A list of all TAs, their office locations, and their office hours is available in MATH 835. The Math website also has a list of math tutors. The math help room is MATH 205; open hours are posted outside MATH 242 and MATH 205.

Physics

Check in PHYS Room 144 for information about help in physics, or go to www.physics.purdue.edu/resources/student.shtml (see Help Centers). The Physics Help Room is in PHYS 139. Hours are posted on the door.

Statistics

Usually there are help sessions for students enrolled in STAT courses. Check with your instructor. In addition, a list of tutors is posted outside MATH 533.

* All hours are subject to change

Academic Success Skills Workshops

Sponsored by Academic Success Center. Free! No registration necessary!

Come to Stewart Center on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Fall 2008

• Aug 27: Staying Focused (Improve Motivation & Concentration) / STEW 318
• Sept 3 : Time Management (Prioritize and Schedule Your Time) / STEW 318
• Sept 10 : "Acing" Your Exams / STEW 318
• Sept 17 : Overcoming Anxiety in Math and Science / STEW 318
• Sept 24 : Getting Your Money's Worth from Your Text and Notes  / STEW 318
• Oct 1 : Combating the 2 P's (Procrastination & Perfectionism)  / STEW 318
• Dec 3 : SURVIVING FINALS WEEK / STEW 231

http://cla.purdue.edu/asc/studentsupport/workshopschedule/