Academic Support
Purdue provides a variety of resources to help students succeed academically.
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Academic Advisors — Advisors help students make informed choices as they develop their plans of study and pursue individual goals.
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Academic Success Center — All students can take advantage of this center’s free services, including videos, handouts, workshops, and one-on-one support.
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Math, Physics, and Chemistry Help Rooms — The College of Science staffs walk-in help rooms that are available to all Purdue students, free of charge. These rooms are open during regularly scheduled hours and are staffed by upper-class and graduate students who specialize in the respective subject areas.
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Writing Lab — Purdue’s internationally recognized writing lab is an exceptional resource for Purdue students. Services include:
- free one-on-one tutoring, workshops and and handouts to help students of all skill levels with their writing abilities;
- tapes and software to assist students for whom English is a second language;
- an an online writing lab with a variety of self-help resources; and
- tutors who respond to specific e-mail queries.
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Tutors — Tutors are available across academic disciplines. Some services are free, while others are available for a small charge.