Academic Support Hub

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Scheduling Assistance Form

Tutoring and Office Hours
Resources and Accommodations
Advising for Physics Majors
Academic Support Staff

Scheduling Assistance Form

Please use this form to submit a request to the Department of Physics and Astronomy for scheduling assistance, including override requests. Once you submit a request, we will contact you via email. We are only able to provide assistance for Physics (PHYS) and Astronomy (ASTR) courses. For any other course, consult your advisor or contact the department that offers the course.

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Tutoring and Office Hours

The WVU STEM Learning Center offers drop-in learning consultations with trained student Learning Consultants. These sessions are free, accessible, and designed to support all students. You can view the current Help Schedule and learn more on the WVU STEM Learning Center website.

Beginning in Spring 2026, the Physics and Astronomy Instructional Support Center (ISC) will open in White Hall, Room 121. It will serve as the home base for our core 100-level physics courses (PHYS 101/101L, PHYS 102/102L, PHYS 111/111L, and PHYS 112/112L). Office hours for teaching assistants and open access resources will be available in the space.

While some students may seek private or paid one-on-one tutoring, please note that our program does not offer these services, nor do we maintain a listing of individuals who do. We are committed to accessible academic support through structured resources including the P&A Instructional Support Center, the WVU STEM Learning Center, and the P&A Peer Tutoring Network.

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Resources and Accommodations

Prioritizing your mental, physical, and overall well-being is the bedrock of academic and professional excellence. West Virginia University provides a comprehensive array of resources to empower students during their time on campus. Students interested in obtaining information about accommodations may work with the Office of Student Accommodations .

Wellness Resources Office of Student Accommodations

Advising for Physics Majors

If you are pursuing a degree in physics or considering becoming a physics major, we are thrilled to support you on your academic journey. You can access general guidance and information regarding major declaration, expectations, and much more. Our dedicated team of academic advisors, who are all active faculty members in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, are here to assist you every step of the way.

More Information Contact Undergraduate Advising

Academic Support Staff

Miranda Heitz

Academic Program Assistant II

miranda.heitz@mail.wvu.edu

White Hall 111

Miranda oversees course registration and override processes, coordinates scheduling, and acts as the primary point of contact for students, liaising with faculty and instructors.

Benjamin Lukk

Academic Lab Manager II

benjamin.lukk@mail.wvu.edu

White Hall, Room 116

Ben manages White Hall's academic laboratory spaces, teaching assistants, and demonstration materials, in addition to instructional duties for PHYS 101.