Got academic goals? Check out the Student Success Centre

You’ve settled into the winter semester. You’ve gone to your new classes, started on your reading and assignments, and, last but not least, realized how busy this semester is going to be with deadlines, group projects, and exams. It can all be very overwhelming, but the Student Success Centre is here for you! They have a variety of programs and services to help you succeed this semester and keep your stress to a minimum. 

Academic Excellence Workshops

If you could use a bit of support this semester, the Student Success Centre has a variety of workshops designed to develop important skills or improve existing skills. This includes note taking, time management, building effective study habits, and writing. In addition, volunteers from Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada are even offering a series of financial literacy workshops throughout the semester!

If you want to have a successful semester, it’s important to make sure you’re paying attention to and taking care of your mental health priorities. — Dr. Jenny Keller, Manager, Student Mental Health

These workshops are 45 to 60 minutes, offered both in-person and on Zoom, and you do not need to register in advance. The Student Success Centre has a full events calendar available, which lists all of their upcoming workshops.

One-on-one Tutoring

For those times you need a little extra help with math, stats or writing, the Student Success Centre offers one-on-one tutoring. Writing tutoring is available at the both the undergraduate and graduate level. You can book a tutoring appointment by logging in to UR Path.

U-Turn Program 

If you are in your second semester and feel like you could use some additional support, the Student Success Centre offers the U-Turn Program. This a free program available to undergraduate students who were placed on Academic Probation following their first semester, as well as any students who feel like they could benefit from the program. Participants in the program can expect:

• Opportunities to develop the study skills necessary for academic success (i.e. improved time management, overcoming procrastination, new study strategies, understanding professor expectations, engagement on campus)
• Increased advising support (both academic and learning supports)
• To meet with an Academic Advisor at least once (required before you can register for the next semester)
• To meet with a Learning Support Advisor a minimum of twice during the term

UR Well 

If you’re looking for help with managing stress, improving motivation, self-care or just general mental wellness, there are also several UR Well workshops available. These 45-minute sessions are available over Zoom and presented by clinicians with Student Mental Health. 

Check out everything the Student Success Centre has to offer!

"If you want to have a successful semester, it’s important to make sure you’re paying attention to and taking care of your mental health priorities,” says Dr. Jenny Keller, Manager, Student Mental Health. “It’s common to feel unmotivated or overwhelmed from time to time. These workshops are designed to help you navigate these feelings so that you can focus on your classes.

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