Learning Skills and Study Strategies

Study skills advising helps students plan for success and improve their academic performance. Appointments help students set goals, create a study plan and develop strong study habits. Study skills support is also available through the Stride program’s workshops and study support groups.

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Appointments should be made in advance, especially during peak times. Peak times are typically a few weeks prior and leading up to midterms and final exams. However, the Student Learning Centre offers drop-in study sessions through our study halls and writing room.

Please provide 24 hours’ notice to cancel an appointment. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice:

Will be counted as a no-show.
After three no-shows, a student may be barred from accessing the service for the remainder of the semester.
Will result in one session taken off the semester total (12 appointments per calendar each semester).

The following are popular topics that students typically seek help in:

Exam and test preparation
Goal setting and motivation
Learning styles
Memory skills
Note taking
Organization and time management
Presentation skills
Reading skills
Study or task planning

Learning Skills and Study Strategies

STRIDE

Ridgeback Ramp Up

Readiness Workshops

Long Day Against Procrastination

Procrastination Awareness Week

Appointment Booking Guidelines