Academic Support at The Duff Center
The Duff Center offers academic support for University of Mississippi students in a variety of courses and subjects. Available resources include help desks, mentoring programs, and other forms of course and academic support.
Find the Support You Need
Use the information below to find the resource that best fits your needs, including available days, times, and locations.
Biology Mentoring Program
Biology Mentors provide support beyond course material. They can help students navigate campus, understand academic advising, explore research opportunities, and find resources that support the first-year college experience. Biology Mentors are available to any student enrolled in BISC 1600 or BISC 1620. Location and meeting times Vary by Group.
Courses Supported:
BISC 1600/1610: Biological Sciences I + Lab
BISC 1620/1630: Biological Sciences II + Lab
| Group + Leaders | Meeting Day and Time | Meeting Location |
| Group 1: Bowen C. + Regan A. | Wednesdays @ 4 p.m. | Duff Center, A-10 |
| Group 2: Abigail G. + Evan L. | Wednesdays @ 4 p.m. | Science Library Rm. 1040 |
| Group 3: Laura R. + Reese M. | Tuesdays @ 11 a.m. | Duff Center, A-10 |
| Group 4: Danny S., Benjamin T. + Gabrielle M. | Tuesdays @ 3:30 p.m. | Duff Center, A-10 |
| Group 5: Ava T. + Cayson W. | Mondays @ 4 p.m. | Duff Center, A-10 |
| Group 6: Blake J. + Case K. | Tuesdays @ 4 p.m. | Lamar 133 |
| Group 7: Eliza B. + Robert W. | Mondays @ 4 p.m. | Lamar 413 |
| Group 8: Alexis B. + Shikah P. | Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m. | Duff Center, A-10 |
| Group 9: Aneta K. + Autumn J. | Mondays @ 5 p.m. | Duff Center, A-10 |
| Group 10: Olivia M. + Wyatt C. | Wednesdays @ 3 p.m. | Duff Center, A-10 |
| Group 11: Addison W. + Anastasia L. | Wednesdays @ 4 p.m. | JD Williams Library Rm. 201 |
| Group 12: Andrew N. + Destiny B. | Mondays @ 2 p.m. | Duff Center, A-10 |
| Group 13: Aniyah B. + Madison W. | Tuesdays @ 2 p.m. | Duff Center, A-10 |
| Group 14: Baker B. + Grace K. | Thursdays @ 1 p.m. | Duff Center, A-10 |
| Group 15: Hannah Y. + Will T. | Mondays @ 4 p.m. | Duff Center, A-10 |
| Group 16: Elizabeth W. + Lindsey W. | Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. | Duff Center, A-10 |
| Group 17: Charlie S. + Landon L. | Tuesdays @ 3 p.m. | Duff Center, A-10 |
| Group 18: Lillee C. + Sam W. | Tuesdays @ 12 p.m. | Science Library Rm. 1038 |
| Group 19: Abby L. + Mina J. | Thursdays @ 12:30 p.m. | Science Library Rm. 1038 |
| Group 20: Mason F. + Ryan B. | Thursdays @ 5:30 p.m. | Duff Center, A-10 |
| Group 21: Sydney J. + Trinity H. | Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. | Duff Center, A-10 |
Chemistry Help Desks
Chemistry Help Desks give students a place to ask questions and get additional help with chemistry course material. Graduate students and advanced undergraduate students are available to help with homework problems, concepts from lectures, lab calculations, exam preparation, and other chemistry questions. No appointment is necessary. Students can drop in during the hours listed below and should bring any course materials or questions they would like to review.
The General Chemistry Help Desk is available to students enrolled in General Chemistry I or II, including lecture and lab courses. The Help Desk is staffed by upper-level undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants with experience in chemistry.
Days: Monday-Thursday
Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Duff Center, Suite A04
The Organic Chemistry Help Desk supports students who need help with Organic Chemistry lecture or lab material.
Days: Monday-Thursday
Times: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Duff Center, Suite A05
The Organic Chemistry Help Desk is staffed by teaching assistants throughout the day. The Fall 2026 Help Desk runs from August 31 through December 4.
The General Chemistry Lab Help Desk provides support specifically for General Chemistry lab students. Students can stop by for help with lab concepts, calculations, and other lab-related questions.
Monday: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Duff Center, Suite A02
Appointments: Walk-ins welcome
The General Chemistry Lab Help Desk is staffed by Dr. John Wiginton. He may occasionally be away from the desk while making rounds through the labs. If he is away when you arrive, have a seat and wait a few minutes for him to return.
The Advanced Instrumental Analysis Help Desk is staffed by Greg Swieca to assist students in CHEM 5120.
Days: Fridays
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Duff Center, Suite A-06
Economics Tutoring
Students in Economics are welcome to drop-in for help with course concepts, assignments, exam preparation, and general questions.
Courses Supported:
ECON 2020: Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 2030: Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2300: Economic Statistics I
ECON 3020: Economic Statistics II
Tutoring Hours:
Monday–Thursday | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: Duff Center, Suite A09
Engineering Tutoring
Tutoring is available for students enrolled in select engineering courses. Students can receive additional support with course concepts, problem-solving, and other class material. For additional information about tutoring and academic support for engineering students, visit the School of Engineering Academic Support page.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Duff Center, CSTI 369
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: Duff Center, CSTI 369
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Duff Center, Suite A09
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Duff Center, CSTI 429 TEAL
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Duff Center, Suite A09
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: Duff Center, CSTI 226
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: Duff Center, CSTI 226
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: Duff Center, CSTI 429 TEAL
Additional Resources
Mathematics Tutoring
The Math Lab offers tutoring in all 1000 and 2000 level mathematics courses up to Calculus 4, as well as Intermediate Algebra (Math 0990), Elementary Differential Equations (Math 3530), and Introduction to Statistics I (Math 3750). Tutoring takes place in Hume Hall 324/326.
- Mathematics
Physics Tutoring
The Department of Physics and Astronomy provides a variety of resources to support students in courses including dedicated tutoring offered by instructors and graduate assistants.
- Physics and Astronomy
Supplemental Instruction
Supplemental Instruction (SI) are weekly review sessions run by students, for students. Students compare notes, discuss readings, develop organizational tools, and predict test items. There is no fee to attend Supplemental Instruction, and all UM students enrolled in these classes are encouraged to participate regularly.
- Supplemental Instruction