Welcome to the Poorvu Center’s Undergraduate Resources Hub, your go-to destination for tools and support designed to enhance your academic journey. Here, you’ll find valuable information and resources to help you thrive at Yale. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and support you need to excel both inside and outside the classroom.
Navigating Life at Yale
The Poorvu Center is here to help you navigate the “hidden curriculum” at Yale, known as the invisible set of underlying assumptions and expectations to do well as a student. By becoming aware of these implicit norms, you will be empowered to take ownership of your learning and get more out of your academic experience.
Programs & Support
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1:1 Peer Mentoring
Meet with a peer academic mentor to identify your goals and develop new strategies. Ask questions, evaluate progress, and brainstorm new approaches!
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Community Workshops
These group learning sessions are designed to address your concerns. These workshops are constantly evolving to fulfill emerging needs at key moments throughout the semester.
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Senior Thesis Power Hours
Writing a senior thesis? Come to a power hour to share strategies, support, and solidarity!
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First Generation, Low Income (FGLI)
The FGLI Thrive program empowers first-generation low-income students to thrive at Yale. Our events often focus on leadership development and career networking.
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Disability and Neurodiversity Programming
Are you struggling in school or having difficulty focusing? Are you living with a disability or recovering from a recent injury or illness? We can help!
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Humanities & Social Services Help
Struggling in a humanities or social sciences course? You may be eligible for a private tutor to discuss readings, lectures, and assist with homework assignments.
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QR & Science Support
Whether you are new to STEM or pursuing a degree in the field, we provide tutoring, drop-in STEM hours, research help, and more.
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STEM Tutoring
If you are struggling in a STEM course and would benefit from extra support, we are here for you! Learn more about tutoring available for science courses.
Undergrad Resources
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AI Guidance for Students: Academic Integrity & AI Course Policies
Yale College and each Graduate / Professional School set their own standards, and most of these policies leave it to the individual instructor.
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AI Guidance for Students
Resources and Conversations about AI: balancing productive struggle and responsible use.
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Ask Poorvu
At our foundation, the Poorvu Center is here to help. We offer several ways for you to seek the support you need.
Learning Resource Library
A collection of articles intended to support your journey as a student at Yale.
AI Guidance for Students
While the fundamentals of teaching and learning have not changed, we understand that students must be prepared to lead in an AI-infused world. Generative AI may be used to enhance student learning in a variety of ways, ranging from summarization to problem-solving. The Poorvu Center works with students to prioritize their learning while experimenting with available AI tools and understanding how best to use those tools in compliance with individual course policies and guidelines.
Yale College Writing Center
The Yale College Writing Center is here to help during every stage of the writing process, from prewriting to polishing. We offer individual tutoring, helpful handouts and resources, and community writing events. Whether you are preparing to turn in your first paper at Yale or revising your senior thesis, the Writing Center will provide tailored feedback to encourage your growth and confidence as writers.
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Partners
Help from peer writing tutors
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Resources
Visit our writing resource library
Upcoming Events
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STEM Navigators: How To Succeed In Intro Engineering
Are you starting engineering at Yale? Wondering how you can begin to tackle the coursework without ever having done engineering courses before? Come hear from students who succeeded in the course to know what works best and what to avoid when approaching engineering courses and majoring in engineering at Yale! Note: This is part 1 of a three-part Physical Sciences/Engineering workshop sessi… -
STEM Navigators: Physical Sciences/Engineering Peer-Networking Reception
Join us at our Physical Sciences/Engineering peer-networking reception to meet professors, upperclassmen, mentors, and peers involved in the Engineering and Physics departments at Yale. This is an excellent way to meet people in your field and learn more about the major, classes, and other opportunities! Note: This is part 2 of a three-part Physical Sciences/Engineering workshop session. You… -
ASP Workshop - How to Optimize Your Reading
Not all reading strategies are created equal. This workshop introduces flexible, evidence-based techniques for reading more effectively across disciplines—whether you’re prepping for class, writing a paper, or studying for exams. Learn how to approach texts with purpose, not just persistence. -
STEM Navigators: How To Succeed In Intro Physics
Are you taking introductory physics? Wondering how you can begin to tackle the coursework and lab without ever having taken physics? Come hear from students who succeeded in the course to know what works best and what to avoid when approaching intro physics & its lab at Yale. This is part 3 of a three-part Physical Sciences/Engineering workshop session. You are not required to attend all thr… -
First-Year Essentials 2: How to Optimize Your Reading
Not all reading strategies are created equal. This workshop introduces flexible, evidence-based techniques for reading more effectively across disciplines - whether you’re prepping for class, writing a paper, or studying for exams. Learn how to approach texts with purpose, not just persistence.
We’re here to help!
Reach out to the Poorvu Center team if you have any questions or to learn more about our programs.