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West Lafayette Resources

Chemistry Resource Room

The Chemistry Resource Room (CRR) provides free tutoring for students taking General and Organic Chemistry. In addition to a staff of tutors (graduate and undergraduate students who have taken the courses), the CRR has reference books, model kits, information on private tutors, and a place for group study. It is located in the Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry (WTHR) Room 117b.Check the CRR website (link below) for hours. 

Chemistry Resource Room

Purdue Presentation Center

The Purdue Presentation Center is available for both virtual and in-person appointments. Students can register for an appointment using BoilerConnect. Virtual appointments will receive an email with a link to the virtual meeting room prior to appointment time. 

Purdue Presentation Center

BEST (Building Excellence for Students in Technology) Program

Polytechnic BEST (Building Excellence for Students in Technology) program is available to support Polytechnic students. To learn more information and to schedule a support session, visit the BEST website.

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Biology Resource Center

The Biology Resource Center  serves the academic needs of all undergraduates with particular attention paid to first and second year students (BIOL 110, 111, 121, 131, 135, 231/232, 241/242, and 286). For more information, visit the Biology Resource Center website

Biology Resource Center

COSINE (College of Science Instructional Nightly Enrichment)

COSINE (College of Science Instructional Nightly Enrichment) is a free tutoring program to help students succeed in first year science courses in math, biology, and chemistry.  Visit in-person in the University Residences Support Center in Shreve Hall or online through Zoom. For more information and a link to the online sessions, visit the COSINE website. Sessions will begin during the 2nd week of classes.

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Purdue OWL

The Purdue OWL offers many different services for students including one-on-one tutorials and general writing workshops. We can consult on ideas and first drafts in addition to helping writers revise and edit documents based on feedback from instructors and advisors. We also teach strategies for improving sentence-level writing. To make an appointment, visit  owl.purdue.edu  for more information or to schedule an appointment (click on "Writing Lab" in the top menu and then "Schedule a tutoring appointment").

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Women in Engineering and Science Tutoring Program (WiE-WISP Tutoring)

The WiE-WISP Tutoring Program provides free homework and study support for 100 and 200 level Math, Science, and Engineering courses. This semester, WiE-WISP is offering in-person and online support. In-person tutoring is held Sunday through Thursday from 7:00-10:00 PM  in the University Residences Support Center in Shreve Hall. Online tutoring is also held Sunday through Thursday 7:00-10:00 PM Eastern Time; visit  https://bit.ly/WiE-WISP-PU to sign in and receive a link to the online session. Sessions will begin Sunday, August 28 (fall) and Tuesday, January 17 (spring). 

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Math Resource Room

The Math Resource Room offers support for students in MATH 15300, 15800, 16010, 16020, 16100, 16200, 16500, 16600, and 26100. For more information, visit the Math Resource Room website. Students are also encouraged to check their syllabus.

Math Resource Room

Indianapolis Resources

Purdue OWL

The Purdue OWL offers many different services for students including one-on-one tutorials and general writing workshops. We can consult on ideas and first drafts in addition to helping writers revise and edit documents based on feedback from instructors and advisors. We also teach strategies for improving sentence-level writing. To make an appointment, visit  owl.purdue.edu  for more information or to schedule an appointment (click on "Writing Lab" in the top menu and then "Schedule a tutoring appointment").

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Mathematics Assistance Center (MAC)

Academic Success is proud to partner with the Indiana University Mathematics Assistance Center (MAC), which is a service of the Department of Mathematical Sciences and University College. The MAC offers peer tutoring to students in algebra, trigonometry, calculus, multi-dimensional calculus, and differential equations. The MAC is located in the basement of Taylor Hall (UC B001).

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Online Resources

Boilerexams

Boilerexams offers students an evidence-based approach to exam preparation through self-testing. You can take practice questions by topic, by exam, and take timed practice exams using past test questions. Boilerexams allows you to track your progress as well as view video tutorials on the content. Boilerexams is student-run and partners with course faculty and coordinators to maintain academic integrity and content accuracy. Click here to access Boilerexams.

Time Management App: Shovel

Shovel is a real-time college planner app that Purdue is offering free to all students; it can help you to schedule your time effectively with less stress. Ever have the sinking feeling that you don't have enough time for an assignment? Or when three midterms in a week catch you completely off guard? With Shovel you can enter your course requirements, co-curricular commitments, and/or employment hours--and be able to balance your time so that you also schedule downtime and breaks.  Shovel is a tool that can assist you in creating structure to your days , and avoid the risk of sitting in front of your computer for long stretches of time. You can access your free Shovel account by following this link and using your purdue.edu email to sign-up. 

Toolkit for Online Students

Purdue Online has a digital toolkit for students taking online classes, whether fully online or hybrid. The toolkit has topics related to success in online courses, including organization, communication, study habits, working with groups, tools, and support. Visit the Innovative Learning site to explore this resource (and more) as you navigate online classes. 

Toolkit for Online Students

Purdue Library

The Purdue Library is an amazing resource that students can access in-person and online. If you haven’t learned how to navigate the library system via online, there are many resources in place to help. First, we’d recommend viewing the Purdue Library Tutorials. Second, many subjects have specific guides for your educational major: Guides by Subject.

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