All students are welcome to attend the Physics and Astronomy Help Center at any time during operating hours to get help with courses in the department.  As the Physics Help Center is part of the campus-wide system of help centers, students will be expected to use the SWIPE2 system.

Fall 2023 Help Center Information (Updated 8/31)

Where:  650 VAN
What:  Walk-in help with physics courses
When:  See below...

DAY Hours
Monday 2 PM - 8 PM
Tuesday 4 PM - 8 PM
Wednesday 4 PM - 7 PM
Thursday 4:30 PM - 8 PM
Friday 1 PM - 4 PM

Astronomy and Physics Math

Astronomy and physics math help will normally be available at the following times:

DAY ASTRONOMY HELP HOURS MATH HELP Hours
Monday 4 PM - 5 PM 2 PM - 3 PM
4 PM - 8 PM
Tuesday 4 PM - 6 PM 4 PM - 6 PM
7 PM - 8 PM
Wednesday 5 PM - 7 PM 4 PM - 7 PM
Thursday None scheduled 6 PM - 7 PM
Friday None scheduled 1 PM - 4 PM

Academic Resource Center

Students taking PHYS:1511 this fall have another option for assistance - Supplemental Instruction at the Academic Resource Center.  The ARC is located on the ground floor of the Iowa Memorial Union.

Help for PHYS:1511 is offered by the ARC at the following times:

DAY Hours
Sunday 3 PM - 3:50 PM
Thursday 4 PM - 4:50 PM
Friday 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM


The ARC is not open during the week of Fall Break or during Finals Week.

For more information on taking advantage of supplemental instruction at the ARC, click here.