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Welcome to Drop-in Study! Following on the work and recommendations of the Task Force on Student Success, a university working group in fall 2023 developed recommendations for establishment of the Office of Academic Support for Undergraduate Students (OASUS). A survey distributed to students identified drop-in tutoring as one of the preferred formats for academic support and indicated demand for introductory STEM courses. To test the efficacy of a centralized drop-in model for Rice, we collaborated with faculty in Spring 2024 to pilot regularly scheduled drop-in, peer-tutoring for eight classes. In Fall 2024 OASUS will expand services to support 20 classes.

​​Drop-in Study allows you to come and go as you like. You might come in with a specific question, to review or deepen understanding of foundational concepts, to listen to others' questions, or to have a comfortable place to study knowing that support is easily available. Peer Educators have received training from professional staff and are ready to work directly with you as well as facilitate your learning with other students.

After a successful launch of the in-person program this spring semester, the OASUS is hosting Virtual Drop-in Study hours for select summer courses. Virtual Drop-in will work much like in-person drop-in, allowing you to join the Zoom call to ask a question, listen in, or work together.

You can find the schedule for course-specific Drop-in Study below, along with information about the Peer Educators and links to the Drop-in Zoom room.

PHYS 126 Drop-in Zoom Room

Summer Session C2 (July 1 - August 9)

Drop-in schedule: Wed. 7/10 - Fri. 8/9 | Wednesdays 7-9pm & Fridays 4-6pm

Peer educators: Nathan Nguyen, Tanya Pawawongsak

PHYS Zoom Room | Meeting ID: 989 8358 4820 | Passcode: 77740

Have a question? Email dropinstudy@rice.edu.