BEST Academic Support
At Purdue Polytechnic, we are committed to empowering students with the tools and support they need to excel academically and personally. Our Building Excellence for Students in Technology (BEST) program offers personalized peer-to-peer coaching, connecting students with peers who have successfully navigated the same courses. In addition, the School of Engineering Technology (SOET) Help Room provides a dedicated space for students to engage with graduate teaching assistants for course-specific assistance. For broader academic support, the Helen Bass Williams Academic Success Center (ASC) offers services such as Supplemental Instruction, Peer Success Coaching, and Study Skills Consultations. These resources are designed to help students develop effective study strategies, manage their time efficiently, and build the confidence needed to thrive in their academic journey.
BEST peer to peer support & coaching
If you're having trouble understanding course material, if your grades or recent feedback suggest you're not quite grasping the content, or if you're finding it challenging to adjust to the demands of college coursework, support from BEST can help. You'll have access to individual or small group sessions, guidance from a peer who has succeeded in that class, and flexible meeting times that fit your schedule.
SOET Open Lab Help Room
The SOET Help Room supports the academic achievement of Engineering Technology students by offering a consistent, centralized space for students to interact with graduate teaching assistants affiliated with their majors. The SOET Help Room is located in DUDL 5117 and is open Monday-Thursday from 3:30pm – 9:00pm, when classes are in session.
Academic Success Center
The Helen Bass Williams Academic Success Center (ASC) provides a variety of academic support services for undergraduate students at Purdue. Students are welcome to use the space for open study during open hours when there is not a SI session or pre-scheduled event taking place.
Supplemental Instruction - peer-led study groups for some of Purdue's most challenging courses.
Peer Success Coaching - one-on one with a trained peer success coach to support students as they navigate the college environment & learn to succeed academically, socially, and personally.
Accountability Groups - if you are struggling with motivation and accountability or just looking to not study alone and accountability group could be right for you.
Workshops - Special topic workshops can be the perfect way to jump start your goals and build good habits.
Study Skills Consultations - book an individual appointment with a professional member of the ASC staff to cover topics related to time management, studying, and other goals.
Academic Success Center Indianapolis
The Indianapolis location of the Helen Bass Williams Academic Success Center is located at ET 314E.
Indianapolis Peer-Led tutoring - Peer-led tutoring. Availability changes each semester.
Indianapolis Peer Success Coaching - one-on one with a trained peer success coach to support students as they navigate the college environment & learn to succeed academically, socially, and personally.
Indianapolis Study Skills Consultations - book an individual appointment with a professional member of the ASC staff to cover topics related to time management, studying, and other goals.