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Student Support Services

Purdue University Fort Wayne is committed to your academic and personal success. In addition to working with your academic advisor, take advantage of the many support systems the University offers. These include Academic Services, Technology Services, Health and Wellness, and Support from Administrative Offices. Student support services at Purdue Fort Wayne.

Services

  • Academic Services

    Academic Advising: Visit the Academic Advising web site for information on finding an academic advisor, academic calendar and schedule of classes, registration, programs for success, and academic support services.

    Learning Support: Not sure where to go for help? The Tutoring Center (Kettler Hall, G20A) can connect you with the right tutoring center for your academic needs. They can even help you map out and find support for all the stages of your projects: library research, writing, and oral or mediated presentation. Find the information about hours for each location online.

    • Math and Science classes: Call (260) 481-5419 or stop by the Math and Science Tutoring Center in Kettler Hall G19 if you do not find an available tutor on TutorTrac. See extended information about the Math and Science Tutoring Center below.
    • Writing and/or oral presentations: Writing Center on the first floor of Helmke Library, (260) 481-5740
    • Accounting, Economics, Nursing, Psychology (other humanities and social science classes): The Tutoring Center on the second floor of Helmke Library, (260) 481-5483
    • Music: Rhinehart Music Center, 2nd floor lounge
    • Foreign Language Lab: LA 258
    • Engineering/Technology related courses: Help Corner in ET 120 and ET 151

    Math and Science Tutoring Center: The center provides face-to-face and online peer and faculty tutoring help for students who are taking classes in math and the sciences. There is no charge for our services beyond your student fees.  It’s all walk-in/log-in, with no appointments necessary. The hours for the tutoring for math and the sciences are as follows:

    • KT G19 - Walk-in Math, Statistics, and Science Resources (includes Biol 203/204): Mon-Thur 9:00 a.m.-6:00 pm & Fri 9:00 am-3:00 p.m.
    • KT G38 – Math Assisted Learning Lab (Calculus and above): Mon–Thur 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. & Fri 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
    • SB 337 or 369 – Walk-in Biol 203/204 Open Labs  (depending on the day)
    • KT G20A - Getting help with specific classes other than Math and Science: make an appointment on TutorTrac. Mon-Fri 9:00 am-7:00 pm

    The Writing Center: The Writing Center is a student-centered resource that helps with writing and public speaking assignments for PFW Campus classes and academic-related events (this includes assistance for IUFW students!). Our consultants meet with you virtually and in-person to help you with compositional questions and concerns, like developing and supporting your thesis, understanding the rhetorical situation, organizing ideas, citing sources, improving clarity, incorporating peer and instructor comments, and more. Think of us like coaches, working with you and offering you tools to succeed! The Writing Center web site (pfw.edu/writing) provides more information on specific services and methods for contact and scheduling.

    Helmke Library: The library web site offers 24/7 access to research tools, databases, e-books and journal articles. You can identify the librarian for the subject you are studying—your librarian can provide assistance with research and specialty guides to support your studies. Assistance also is available online at Ask-A-Librarian service. The library is located on campus near Walb Student Union, (260) 481-6505.

    Student Advising & Advocacy Center: This center fosters personal development and informed decision making for many students by encouraging students to explore, evaluate, and identify their academic and career goals. The staff advise students who are deciding on a major, conditional students, and guest students. The office is located in Kettler Hall, Room 112, (260) 481-0404.

    Twenty-first Century Scholars: Contact the Financial Aide office for more information on the 21st Century Scholars Program. The office is located in Kettler Hall Room 102, (260) 481-6820.

    Purdue Fort Wayne Student Handbook: The student handbook provides a list of campus services A to Z, including academic ceremonies, athletics, internships, service learning, CATV 5, child care, clinics, the bookstore, study abroad, as well as other services including the ones that follow. The student handbook is available at various locations on campus, including the Information Desk on the first floor of Kettler Hall.

    Disability Access Center: the DAC provides support in accommodating needs related to disabilities, including temporary disabilities. Students who want to request accommodations in their courses need to contact this office to complete the documentation needed to make any course accommodations. The DAC Student Handbook provides more information, including commonly asked questions and their answers. The DAC office is located at Walb Student Union, Room 113B, (260) 481-6658.

    Career Development Center: This office provides assistance with identifying job interests and career skills, selecting related majors, activities to develop professional skills and job search strategies, and on and off-campus job placement and internships. The Career Services office is at Kettler Hall 109, (260) 481-0689.

    The Women's Center: The Women's Center offers programs to support non-traditional and first general college students to get the resources for a successful college experience. Find out more about the Women's Center programs. The CWRA office is located at Walb Student Union, Room 120, (260) 481-6029.

    The Multicultural Center: This office is "committed to the engagement, retention, and graduation of students of color" and provides programming and events that foster "enthusiasm for diverse cultures and backgrounds, while recognizing and celebrating the contributions of underrepresented students as an integral part of the campus community." The Multicultural Center includes a variety of resources, programs, and departments including those in the following list. The office is located at Walb Student Union, Room 118, (260) 481-6921.

    • TRiO Student Support Services: TRiO assists first generation students, students who meet federal income guidelines, and those who have a documented disability registered with the DAC Find out more at TRiO Facebook page, or on Twitter The office is located at Kettler G23, (260) 481-0220.
    • Military Student Services: Purdue Fort Wayne is recognized as a military friendly school because of the support it provides to service members and veterans.
    • The Q Center: This center provides support for LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning/Queer) students, including efforts to “reduce heterosexism, genderism, homophobia, and transphobia.” The Q Center is located in Walb Student Union, Room 215.
    • The Women's Center: The Women's Center provides purposeful programs and services that support and encourage women at PFW through support, advocacy, and education. Their office is located in Walb Student Union, room 120, (260) 481-6029. 

    Office of International Education: This office oversees international student services and study abroad programs. The office is located at Walb Student Union, Room 145, (260) 481-6034.

  • Technology Support

    Information Technology Services: IT Services provides help with accounts, passwords,  technology resources, and training, including Brightspace. Services include information on computing at Purdue Fort Wayne; hardware and software support; and student e-mail accounts. Visit the IT Services Student Support page for technology resources, or contact IT Services in person at Kettler Hall 206, by phone at (260) 481-6030, or email at [email protected].

    Studio M: Studio M is a curriculum-based multimedia lab for students who are working on projects or presentations for their courses. Students have access to equipment, software, and receive assistance in developing their presentations and materials to help meet course requirements. Studio M is located at Walb Student Union, 220, (260) 481-0114.

  • Health and Wellness

    Purdue Fort Wayne Campus Health Clinic: This center provides health and wellness services such as physical exams, acute illness care, chronic illness care, immunizations, lab work, medication prescriptions and management. Accepts most health insurance plans. The clinic is located at the Walb Student Union, Room 234, (260) 481-5748.

    Indiana University Fort Wayne Dental Hygiene Clinic: This clinic provides preventive dental care from September through April for appointments scheduled in advance. [The clinic is located at Neff, Room 109, (260) 257-6826.

    Counseling Services: The center provides in-person and virtual services for PFW and IUFW students. These services are free, confidential, and provided in a welcoming, comfortable setting regardless of a student’s race, gender, religion, ethnicity, age, ability, or sexual orientation. Appointments are available Mon, Wed, Thurs; 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Tue; 9:00 a.m-8:00pm, and Fri; 9:00 am - 12 noon. Onsite services are located at Purdue Fort Wayne in Kettler Hall, Room G02, (260) 481-6200. 

  • Support from Administrative Offices

    Office of Student Conduct and Care: This office serves as an advocate for students at Purdue Fort Wayne, implements the Purdue Fort Wayne Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, manages policies on appeals, responds to inquiries about student history, manages policy on student records, late withdrawals, conflict resolution, academic honesty, and provides support information for families. The office is located at the Walb Student Union, Room 111, (260) 481-6601.

    Office of the Registrar: This office manages student academic records, including transcript requests, staff contacts, voter registration, military students and veterans, Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), financial issues, graduation rates, and other student information. The web site includes related information on graduation rates, campus security, financial matters and protection of student information. The office is located at Kettler Hall, Room 107, (260) 481-6815.

    NOTE: Other offices of possible interest include: Office of Admissions, Office of the Bursar (paying for college), Office of Financial Aid, Office of Student Affairs, and Campus Credentials & Transportation.

  • CARE Team

    If you are concerned about a student, including yourself, or begin to notice dangerous, disruptive, threatening, distressed, or concerning behaviors, you are encouraged to report the concern to the CARE Team through the online CARE referral form. A representative from the CARE Team will follow up with the student to determine how they can best help.

    The CARE Team helps to address situations that might impede student success and safety in the college environment.  When the CARE Team receives a referral, they assess the students' needs and help connect them with campus and community resources for support.   

    Please note that this form is not to be used in emergency situations. If you know of a student who is in immediate and pressing danger, please dial 911.