Academic Support Options
Residence offers an environment that supports academic achievement by encouraging mutual respect amongst residents, specified quiet hours, and many free programs and services to help you succeed academically.Ìý
Drop-in Tutoring
Campus HousingÌýdrop-inÌýtutoring is available for all University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌýstudents.ÌýTheÌýdrop-inÌýtutoring program providesÌýyouÌýwith a welcomingÌýenvironment whereÌýyou canÌýreceive support and are encouraged to developÌýyourÌýacademic skills.ÌýEach tutoring session is staffed by Tutors who are upper-year undergraduate or graduate students from the associated faculties.
For winter 2025, Drop-In Tutoring will be held in residence in the various residence Great Halls. Drop by to get help with specific questions or just get extra practice! Tutors will only be available to answer questions during the drop-in tutoring time. If you are seeking additional support outside of drop-in tutoring sessions, please contact your course instructor, Teaching Assistants, or faculty-specific resources.
Please see below for when Drop-in Tutoring sessions are running for winter 2025.
| Subject | Courses | Time Offered | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | CHEM 123, CHEM 125 |
Drop-in tutoring March 9, 10Ìý& 11
|
V1 Great Hall |
|
Drop-in tutoring April 7
|
REV Great Hall | ||
| Economics | ECON 101 |
Mock midterm 2 March 16
Drop-in Tutoring March 16
Mock Final Exam April 8
|
CMH Great Hall |
In addition to drop-in tutoring, check out these services to support your learning and academic success:ÌýÌý
- Math TutoringÌýCentreÌý
- Arts 130/140 - Arts First Peer TutorsÌý
- Writing and Communication Centre drop-in appointmentsÌý
- Peer Success Coaching – Student Success OfficeÌý
- Tutor Connect - Student Success OfficeÌý
The following resources can also be helpful in building resiliency, handling roadblocks, and developingÌýhealthy and effective habits:ÌýÌý
- Learning resources – Student Success OfficeÌý
- Owner’s Manual for The Student BrainÌý– A resource created by students, for students, to help the transition to university easier. Here are some tips that may help going into final projects and exams:ÌýÌý
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Study Spaces
We know that having aÌýquietÌýplaceÌýto studyÌýis importantÌýforÌýstayingÌýfocused.ÌýYour room can be a great place to study but if you need aÌýchange of scenery,Ìýhere are a few studyÌýspacesÌýto choose from:Ìý
- Grand CommonsÌý
- Claudette Millar Great HallÌý
- Columbia Lake Village Common areaÌý
- Floor loungesÌý
Quiet study:Ìý24-hour open quiet study space will be available inÌýthe Claudette Millar Great Hall. Each residence has quiet hours beginning at 11 p.m. on weeknights and 1 a.m. on weekends. During exam periods, quiet hours are extended to 23-hours per day in each residence building.Ìý
Questions?
If you have any questions regardingÌýdrop-in tutoring program, please email Campus Housing Tutoring.Ìý