Academic Resources

Lyman Briggs Support

If students are passionate about science, we want to encourage them in their academic and career pursuits. The following are examples of programs and people that provide real support.

INQUIRE

The INQUIRE program is designed for incoming Lyman Briggs students who have placed into Math 103 (MTH 103). INQUIRE offers students an opportunity to take science courses in an encouraging and supportive cohort of peers. Students enjoy smaller class sizes, improve study and test-taking skills, and strengthen fundamentals in math, writing, and chemistry.

NSF SPRING Scholars

Another example of LBC support is the NSF Spring Scholars Program, which provides career experiences, networking opportunities, and scholarships to cohorts of students who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM. The program was funded by the NSF--the National Sciences Foundation. 

LBC Personnel dedicated to your support

Faculty hold office hours to answer questions and provide additional assistance to students.

Academic Advisors offer 30-minute appointments and drop-in advising weekly, connecting students to resources.

Peer Support Coordinators provide peer-to-peer support, including career support with resume-review, and help provide advice and resources.

LBC Career Advisors help students with career exploration, connections, and workshops.

Help Rooms, Study Skills Workshops, and Tutoring

When you need help in a course talk to the professor, the graduate teaching assistant or the undergradute learning assistant. Visit office hours! Below are many support services, help rooms and tutors throughout campus.

• Tutoring in Briggs

  Check your course syllabus, or with your professor for information on this.

• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology provides fee-based tutoring for students enrolled in BMB 401, 461, 462.

• Biological Sciences

  The Biological Sciences Program offers free tutoring assistance for students enrolled in certain intro biological science courses

• Chemistry
  The Chemistry Help Room offers free assistance to students enrolled in General and Organic Chemistry (not LBC Chemistry). There is also a list of tutors for hire available.
• English Language Support for International Students
  The English Language Center provides instruction to international students who need to improve their English language skills before beginning academic course work. The ELC serves the international community by providing English language instruction against a backdrop of American life and academia.
• Guided Learning Center (Engineering)
  The College of Engineering's Guided Learning Center Academic Assistance Program is designed to include supplemental instruction for undergraduate students, in various math, science, and engineering courses. This program is provided for students at no cost to them.
• Mathematics
  The Math Learning Center (located in D-101 Wells Hall or in the Neighborhoods) provides walk-in assistance to students enrolled in all 100 and 200 level math courses and limited assistance in upper level math courses. In addition, the MLC also provides practice tests, group study sessions, exam reviews, and lists for-hire tutoring.
  
  The LBC Math Help Room is in Holmes Hall, Room C-9, from 5-10 p.m., Sundays through Thursdays.
• Physics
  The Physics Help Room (located in 1248 BPS) provides walk-in tutoring for students enrolled in selected lower level physics courses. The department also keeps a list of for-hire tutors.
• Social Science (for ISS courses)
  The College of Social Science's Office of Student Success offers a variety of free support options in selected social science courses. These options include drop-in tutoring, appointments, and review sessions.
• Statistics
  The Statistics Learning Center provides drop-in assistance to students enrolled in selected STT courses.
• Writing
  The Writing Center offers one-on-one peer writing consultations, writing workshops, and creative writing groups.