Student Success Services

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At Laurier, Student Success is for everyone! Our team provides academic skills support in the areas of numeracy, studying, and writing. We also offer one-on-one appointments, programs and workshops to help you succeed in your course work. We understand that academic life can be challenging, and this is why we're here. We’ve created a wide variety of programs and resources for you to thrive at university, from your first day through to graduation.

Areas of Support

Our three units offer multiple professional and peer-led programs that empower student learning and academic success:

Math and Course Support

Access dedicated support for your coursework through mathematics, statistics, quantitative programs and Supplemental Instruction (SI).

Audience: Undergraduate

Study Skills

Develop the learning skills you need to excel in your academic studies through our appointments, workshops, programs, and online resources.

Audience: Graduate and Undergraduate

Writing Support

Learn writing strategies that help you grow as a student and critical thinker through our appointments, workshops, programs, and online resources.

Audience: Graduate and Undergraduate

Appointments

Student Success professional and student staff are available to meet with you in person and virtually. 

To log into the Student Success Portal use your Laurier credentials without the @mylaurier.ca section of your email (i.e., smit1234 + your regular Laurier password).

Book an Appointment

Hours and Locations

Cancellations and Missed Appointments

You must cancel your appointment at least four hours in advance. If you repeatedly miss appointments, your access to the Student Success Portal will be limited. You can connect with studentsuccess@wlu.ca if you cannot access the Portal because of frequent missed and cancelled appointments.

Number of Appointments

We encourage you to book study skills appointments as needed. Your consultant will work with you to determine an appointment schedule that adequately meets your goals and their availability.

Writing appointments are limited to eight per term for graduate students and 10 per term for undergraduate students and no more than one appointment per day. You may have no more than two appointments per assignment. We encourage you to book with multiple tutors to gain multiple perspectives on your work.

For math and statistics appointments, we encourage you to make regular use our additional support programming (i.e., drop-in and homework help sessions) when appropriate. If your needs are more specific, than you are also welcome to book a one-on-one consultation appointment. Math and statistics appointments are limited to five per term for all students.

Work for Student Success

Help your fellow students grow their numeracy, studying, and writing skills while gaining professional experience in student affairs. Student Success offers ongoing mentorship and training for student staff as peer tutors and coaches.

You can apply for available positions through Navigator.

 

  

BRANTFORD:

Writing Tutor
Job ID: 212563
Posting closes on Apr. 5

WATERLOO:

Writing Tutor
Job ID: 212565
Posting closes on Apr. 5

 

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Connect with Us

E: studentsuccess@wlu.ca 

Follow us on Instagram: 

@laurierstudentsuccess

@lauriergradstudents