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Biological Sciences Study Lounge
The Biological Science Study Lounge 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 Biological Sciences Study Lounge website.
Biological Science Study LoungeChemistry Resource Room
The Chemistry Resource Room (CRR) provides free tutoring for students taking General and Organic Chemistry. In addition to a staff of undergraduate tutors, 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 RoomECE Tutoring
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) offers free peer tutoring for the core ECE courses to students in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Tutoring sessions are available both in-person and online. Visit BoilerConnect to schedule an appointment or check out the website link below for information on tutoring, the ECE Help Room and more ECe support.
ECE TutoringEngineering Success Center (ESC)
The Engineering Success Center offers several resources to support Engineering students. The ESC tutoring program offers individual and group tutoring sessions for foundational and targeted engineering courses. Tutoring is free for all students and offered in two locations. Students can visit the ESC in Lambertus Hall Room 2235 for both drop-in and appointment tutoring from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or visit Shreve Hall for drop-in tutoring from 7 to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. Visit the ESC website for more information and scheduling link.
Engineering Success CenterMath 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 RoomME Tutoring
Purdue Mechanical Engineering offers free tutoring for all ME core classes and help with Python, Matlab, or general coding! Tutoring sessions are scheduled through BoilerConnect and are offered both in-person and online.
ME TutoringPurdue 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").
Visit WebsitePurdue 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 CenterTechie Tutoring
Purdue Polytechnic's Techie Tutoring program offers personalized peer-to-peer support, connecting students with peers who have successfully navigated the same courses. This service is available in-person or online and is free to all Polytechnic students studying at West Lafayette, Indianapolis and statewide locations across the state. Schedule online through BoilerConnect.
Techie TutoringIndianapolis 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").
Visit the OWL's WebsiteSMART Center
The Science and Mathematics Academic Resource and Tutoring Center has drop-in tutoring throughout the semester, including Sunday and evening hours. Purdue University students in Indianapolis taking classes in Math, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, and Computer Science can come by without an appointment to study and get support from our trained tutors. The SMART Center is housed in the lower level of the Engineering Technology Building, room ET003. .
SMART CenterResidential Study Tables
College of Engineering is partnering with University Residences to host study table sessions specific to ENGR 13300. These sessions will have virtual and in-person support options that serves as an academic hub in the residential spaces from 7 - 9 PM every Wednesday, open to both on and off campus Purdue students.
Residential Study TablesECE Tutoring
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) offers free peer tutoring for the core ECE courses to students in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Tutoring sessions are available both in-person and online. Visit BoilerConnect to schedule an appointment or check out the website link below for information on tutoring, the ECE Help Room and more ECe support.
ECE TutoringME Tutoring
Purdue Mechanical Engineering offers free tutoring for all ME core classes and help with Python, Matlab, or general coding! Tutoring sessions are scheduled through BoilerConnect and are offered both in-person and online.
ME TutoringTechie Tutoring
Purdue Polytechnic's Techie Tutoring program offers personalized peer-to-peer support, connecting students with peers who have successfully navigated the same courses. This service is available in-person or online and is free to all Polytechnic students studying at West Lafayette, Indianapolis and statewide locations across the state. Schedule online through BoilerConnect.
Techie TutoringOnline 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 StudentsPurdue 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.
Purdue LibraryAcademic Success Center
Indianapolis: Student Center 201
West Lafayette: Wiley Hall C215
765-494-4700
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