Academic Success, Learning Assistance, & Student Resources
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The Eberly College of Science at Penn State is committed to the academic success of students enrolled in the College's courses and undergraduate programs. When in need of help, students can utilize various College and University wide resources for learning assistance.
Course Assistance and Academic Success Resources
- Learning
assistance for Eberly College of Science courses: ASTRO, BMB, BIOTC, BIOL, CHEM, FRNSC, MATH, MICRB, PHYS, & STAT
- Penn State Learning at University Park -- on campus collaborative learning via peer tutoring and guided study groups
- How To Get The Most Out Of Studying Video Series
- Outline of How to Study Videos
- Learning Science and Earning Excellent Grades at the Same Time
- Overview of study skills
- Additional resources and suggested readings for study skills
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Identifying and overcoming obstacles to academic success (by the Division of Undergraduate Studies)
- How is college different from high school?
- iStudy for Success!
- Review for Chemistry (intended for high school seniors/new students)
- Review for Mathematics (intended for high school seniors/new students)
Additional University Resources
- Tech Tutors at Penn State: Students stressing over software programs for class projects or organizational responsibilities can now take advantage of a tutoring service offered on the University Park Campus and upon request. The Tech Tutors program is a service that provides student-to-student tutoring and consultation on technologies students use for course assignments, projects, or organizational efforts. Tech Tutors are available in the Knowledge Commons in the Pattee Library and in the Pollock Computer lab above the Testing Center from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the semester. Students may also make appointments if they have specific needs by emailing techtutors@psu.edu.
- The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- University Health Services
- Office of Disability Services
- Center for Women Students
- Eberly College of Science Office of Diversity Initiatives and Multicultural Programs
- Multicultural Resource Center
- Zero Tolerance for Hate Penn State Support Network
- LBGTA Student Resource Center
- Affirmative Action Office
- Other information and resources for current students at Penn State
- Have an emergency situation that warrants you missing class? Reach out to the Student & Family Services office at 814-863-4926 or 814-863-2020 (regular business hours)
Local, Community Resources
- Mount Nittany Medical Center
- Centre County CAN HELP Toll Free Hotline, 1-800-643-5432
- Centre County Women's Resource Center