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Academic Skills (ASk)

The Academic Skills (ASk) Certificate is open to all students and is designed to support your academic success. It includes a mix of workshops and one-on-one study skills appointments.

To earn your certificate, you need to complete six ASk activities in one semester:

  • At least five different workshops
  • Study skills appointments

By completing the ASk Certificate, you’ll build strong academic habits and add a valuable achievement to your Laurier Experience Record.

If you have any questions, please contact studentsuccess@wlu.ca


Workshop Format

ASk workshops are offered both virtually and in person.

For virtual workshops:
Click the Zoom link to join using your Laurier Zoom account.

Important:
To qualify for the ASk Certificate and receive Laurier Experience Record credit, you must attend and stay engaged for the entire session—whether it’s online or in person.

Workshop topics include:

  • Mastering Time Management
  • Goal Setting and Habit Forming
  • Regular Review: Study Cycle
  • Writing 101
  • Notetaking 101
  • Ace Your Online Course
  • Study Smarter, Not Longer
  • Multiple Choice Mastery
  • Silencing Digital Distractions
  • Stop Procrastinating Now!
  • I Failed, Now What?
  • Optimize Your Brain Power
  • Final Countdown: Four Weeks Left
  • Preparing for Final Exams

Summer 2026 ASk Workshops  

Register for the workshops through the Student Success Portal.

After you register for the workshop, you will receive a confirmation email with details about how to join the workshop on Zoom. Alternatively, you can just show up for the workshop.