Academic Support in Residence
Academic Support Centres (ASCs)
Academic Support Centres (ASCs) help students with specific courses, to learn about study skills, and to ask for academic guidance.
Academic Support Centres run every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and are also offered virtually. This resource, staffed by our academic team, is a great place to study, ask questions, and collaborate with your peers.
Locations:
South Campus - Mountain Hall (South Residence): Top of the Mountain Hall bridge.
North Campus - Lennox & Addington Halls: Second Floor Commons, up the stairs from the North Desk.
East Campus - East Residences: Between the laundry room and Glengarry Hall elevator.
No appointment or question needed. Bring your work, find a spot, and study! For more information about Academic Support Centres speak to your Residence Assistant (RA) or Cluster Leader (CL).
Supported Learning Groups (SLGs)
Supported Learning Groups (SLGs) are weekly group study sessions led by peer-facilitators to support many undergraduate courses. SLGs are held in the library and you may attend regularly or drop in as needed.
Supported Learning Groups are a free, fun, and effective way to study. Participation in SLGs helps to review course material, learn new study skills, identify what you know and do not know in the course, and help you gain confidence and stay motivated.
Academic Events
Exam Preparation
In collaboration with course instructors, Residence Life Staff provide midterm review sessions each semester.
These review sessions simulate an exam environment and provide students with review sheets with solutions. Course instructors often attend to answer questions.
Study Breaks
Throughout the semester students are invited to weekly Take a Paws events to have some quality dog cuddles with certified comfort dogs.
During final exams each semester the Residence Life Staff provide stressbusting study breaks each day. These events are an opportunity to gather with your friends and have a bit of fun during a potentially stressful time.
Campus Resources
Residence Life Staff are knowledgeable about academic supports across campus. They’re able to refer you to professional staff in the Library, Student Wellness, Student Experience, Accessibility Services or your academic department.
Talk to your Residence Assistant (RA) or Cluster Leader (CL) to learn more!
Academic Resources and Support
Academic Mentorship
Support and academic programming from Residence Life Staff (RLS):
- Organize events and activities to support your learning.
- Provide information about resources available across campus.
- Communicate important academic updates and information.
- Enforce quiet hours and extended quiet hours during exam periods.
- Offer stress-buster activities and study breaks during exam periods.
Academic Advisors
Academic Advisors can help you with information and advice about academic programs.
Library Resources
- Writing Workshops & Resources and individual support.
- The Science Commons is a drop-in learning and help center on the third floor, dedicated to academic support for Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics & Statistics.
- Quiet and group study spaces are also available.
