You don't have to figure this out alone — here's where to go for help.
Dr. Cheng Li | Oregon State University | ENGR 103
Course ResourcesGetting stuck is part of learning — in coding especially. The College of Engineering and OSU offer a wide range of free support services to help you get unstuck, whether you need help with a programming concept, writing a lab report, or just figuring out how to manage your time across a full course load.
The College of Engineering Success Studio is the central hub for academic support within the College. It connects you with people, places, and events designed to support engineering students specifically — not just general university resources.
The Success Studio operates on the belief that academic success often requires creativity, collaboration, and experimenting with different strategies. They're here to help you find what works for you.
One-on-one tutoring by current engineering undergrads and grad students who've aced the courses they cover. Available drop-in or by appointment, in-person at Johnson Hall or virtually. Covers a wide range of engineering prerequisites and technical courses — including introductory programming.
University-wide center staffed by academic strategists who help with time management, study habits, test prep, and staying on track. They also run Supplemental Instruction (SI) for high-difficulty courses and host workshops on academic skills throughout the term.
Support for all writing projects — lab reports, technical papers, resumes, cover letters, grant proposals — at any stage. Options include the Undergrad Research & Writing Studio (drop-in, Valley Library), written feedback on submitted drafts, and scheduled Zoom appointments.
If you have a disability (including learning disabilities, mental health conditions, chronic illness, or physical impairments), DAS ensures you have equitable access to your education through accommodations. Reach out early — accommodations take time to arrange and cannot be applied retroactively to past work.
Programming can feel uniquely frustrating compared to other subjects — you can work hard and still end up with a page of red error messages. That's normal. It's not a sign you're bad at this.
When you're stuck, the worst thing you can do is suffer in silence for hours. Reach out to me, come to office hours, post on Ed Discussion, or go to the COE tutoring center. There are multiple paths to "I understand this now," and using support resources is not cheating — it's the smart strategy.