Free Resources for Engineering Classes

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Are you interested in studying engineering at Purdue? Are you nervous about the rigorous class schedule? Or are you a current student seeking out help for your current curriculum? Purdue has many resources to help students succeed in courses. Below are a few great resources (all free of cost) for engineering students at Purdue:

1. Women in Science and Engineering Tutoring Program

WISP (Women in Science Programs) and WIEP (Women in Engineering Program) sponsor free tutoring every week (Sunday through Thursday) from 7-10pm in the University Residences Support Center (URSC) in the basement of Shreve, a residence hall on campus. The tutors are trained to help with all 100 and 200 level math and science courses including chemistry, computer science, physics, engineering etc. No appointment is needed. Students can visit the room at their convenience to ask specific homework/exam questions or simply work on an entire assignment in the room and ask for help when needed. Impromptu visits are encouraged and the tutors are all very welcoming and helpful. For more information, please visit here

2. Supplemental Instruction (SI)

SI is a program that consists of peer-led group study sessions for Purdue courses. These sessions are led by undergraduate students who have previously taken and excelled at the course they are helping teach. The SI leaders are trained to help students with the material covered in that specific course. The one-hour sessions are held multiple times a week (the number of sessions depends on the size of the course). Not only is SI a valuable way to develop a deeper understanding of the course material, but it is also a great opportunity to get to know your peers. Students can come prepared with specific questions from homework or exam prep, or they can come just wanting more exposure to the course material. For more information, please visit here

3. Help Rooms

There are also help rooms available for many of the 100 and 200 level science courses that engineering students take. These rooms include the Chemistry Resource Room, the Math Help Room, and the Physics Help Center. Each room has different hours of operation but for the most part, they are open every day throughout the week for the majority of the day. Students can go to these rooms to get help with homework, study for exams, or ask clarifying questions. TAs are stationed in the rooms to help and are generally very knowledgeable. 

4. Your Peers

In addition to these great resources, Purdue Engineering is a very collaborative environment. Meet people in your classes and study with them! Group study is a great way to share knowledge and to get to know your classmates better.
WE Link Volunteers studying on campus together

Have any questions about academic resources at Purdue? Reach out to us at welink@purdue.edu

-Abby Trusler
WE Link LT


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