Programs and Workshops

Student Success offers a suite of academic success programs designed to build academic skills that help you succeed at university and beyond. In addition, our programs and workshops are designed to build essential skills, enhance your knowledge, and equip you for your university career and beyond.

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Explore workshops and programs in our support areas: 

Math and Course Support

Struggling with solving equations, using formulas, or applying key concepts covered in your course? Our Math and Course Support team of successful senior students and professional staff will work with you to provide guidance, study techniques and strategies to enhance your understanding. Let us help you succeed in your math, statistics, and problem-solving based courses.

Programs:

Our Math and Statistics programs help you build numeracy skills to achieve success in university and beyond. 

Drop-In Help

Have a math question? Need help with that stats formula? We can help you understand concepts from a variety of quantitative-based subject areas – fundamentals, algebra, calculus, proofs, linear algebra, financial math, probability and statistics, economics, computer coding, etc. and we support chemistry courses as well!

Our drop-in sessions provide an informal peer-to-peer learning environment. No appointment needed!

Audience: Undergraduate

Math Mentoring Program

If you're at risk of not meeting progression requirements for your program, register for the Math Mentoring Program to get help getting back on track. 

Audience: Undergraduate students at risk of academic probation

Pre-Calculus and Pre-Statistics Modules

The Pre-Calculus and Pre-Statistics Modules for introductory courses provide you with the opportunity to review and demonstrate mastery of prerequisite material. You will progress through each module’s series of online assignments as independent study. If you have any questions please attend our Drop-In Help for extra help with any of the material covered by the modules. 

Tutor Connection Program

Are you a Laurier student looking for a tutor or interested in providing tutoring services?  Our Tutor Connection Program provides training to prospective tutors as well as to those students looking for tutor support and helps connect the two groups.

 

 

Workshops:

Attend our math workshops to build essential skills, improve problem-solving techniques, and achieve your academic goals.

Directed Homework Sessions

Get help from senior students to get yourself in the habit of doing your math homework and set some learning strategies.

Audience: Undergraduate

Mock Midterms and Review Sessions

One of the ways you can prepare yourself for your math midterms and exams is to participate in a mock test. You'll receive feedback on your answers so you can see your areas of strength and the concepts you need to review. 

Audience: Undergraduate

Supplemental Instruction (SI)

Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions provide an opportunity for students to learn and understand challenging course content with their peers, during regularly scheduled one-hour SI sessions. SI sessions are led by SI leaders, senior students who have successfully completed the course, regularly attend lecture and are well trained to plan and facilitate SI sessions. 

Audience: Undergraduate

TriAGe

Review and deepen your understanding of core concepts, build a strong foundation and increase your chances of success in calculus with TriAGe!

TriAGe is a non-credit course designed to help prepare students who plan to enrol in an entry-level university calculus course by reinforcing fundamental skills in Trigonometry, Algebra, and Geometry. 

 

Study Skills

Take your learning to the next level with our Study Skills team! We offer workshops, one-on-one coaching, and resources to help you succeed in university, and beyond. Learn how to manage your time, take effective notes, stay organized, and prepare for exams with confidence. Whether you're aiming for better grades, sharpening your focus, or wanting to boost productivity, our tools and techniques are tailored for you and your learning.

Programs:

Whether you need guidance, motivation, or specialized support, explore our study skills programs to find the tools and resources that will empower you to achieve your academic and personal goals.

Athlete Academic Success Program

The Athlete Academic Success Program (AASP) supports Laurier’s varsity athletes to achieve their full academic potential while accommodating training and competition schedules. Fellow varsity athletes mentor their peers to achieve success both in the classroom and on the field.

Audience: Undergraduate

Peer Academic Coaching

Peer Academic Coaches offer peer-to-peer support for all undergraduate students to help you navigate university. Our coaching team is made up of successful senior students that want to help you get off to a good start and thoughout the term. Connect with a coach to help you build a study schedule, discuss note-taking methods, learn effective study strategies and more.

Audience: Undergraduate

Keep Calm and Study On

Feeling the pressure in the final weeks of the term? Keep Calm and Study On!

Running in the fall and winter terms, Keep Calm and Study On offers great workshops, de-stressing fun and online resources to help you succeed in studying for finals and focusing on your personal wellness.

Audience: Undergraduate and Graduate

Progressing Past Probation (P3)

Progressing Past Probation (P3) connects students placed on academic probation with resources and supports to help them improve their academic standing.

Audience: Undergraduate

Student Opportunity for Academic Resilience Program (SOAR)

SOAR is an academic recovery program that supports students after their first semester who are at risk of being on academic probation. SOAR will allow you to set goals, connect with academic support teams on campus, and attend workshops devoted to bettering your academic habits.

Audience: Undergraduate

Workshops:

Our diverse range of study skills workshops is designed to help you build essential skills, manage stress, and succeed both academically and personally.

Academic Skills (ASk) Workshops and Certificate

Available to all students, the Academic Skills (ASk) is a collection of workshops and study skills appointments geared toward your academic success. To earn your ASk Certificate you must complete six ASk activities – a combination of study skills appointments and at least five different workshops in one term. The ASk certificate can be entered on your Laurier Experience Record.

Audience: Undergraduate and Graduate

Growing Your Strengths

The Growing Your Strengths: Resiliency Toolkit program is a five-module program that aims to help you move from surviving to thriving at university by helping you build resiliency. Resiliency can help you live with the stressors of university life by allowing you to develop coping skills to overcome common challenges you may face, while becoming stronger from them.

Audience: Undergraduate and Graduate

Writing Support

Need help crafting your essays, refining your writing skills, or organizing your thoughts? Our Writing Support team can support you through any step of the writing process. From understanding the assignment to polishing final drafts, we’ll help you hone your writing skills and build a sustainable writing practice for university and beyond.

Programs:

Discover how our writing support programs can assist you in developing your skills, staying motivated, and making meaningful progress on your projects.

AcWriMo (Academic Writing Month)

Every November is Academic Writing Month, a global writing movement for undergraduates, graduates, and faculty. Join the movement and the writing staff for a weekly AcWriMo group designed to provide advice, support, and dedicated writing time for your writing goals.

Audience: Undergraduate and Graduate

Book with our Writing Tutors!

Struggling to organize your thoughts, craft compelling essays, or refine your writing style? A writing tutor can help! Whether you're working on academic papers, scholarship proposals, or professional documents, we provide personalized support to:

  • Brainstorm Ideas: Turn scattered thoughts into essay topics and outlines.
  • Clarify Organization: Craft clear, structured arguments and points.
  • Improve Grammar & Style: Polish your writing for accuracy, fluency, and impact.
  • Boost Confidence: Gain the tools to express yourself effectively and persuasively.

No matter your skill level or place in the writing process, we’ll help you achieve your writing goals. Let’s make your words work for you!

Audience: Undergraduate and Graduate

 

Workshops:

Explore our writing workshops and retreats to elevate your academic writing and advance your academic goals.

Graduate & ASPIRE Writing Supports

Our Graduate Writing Supports are here to help you on your graduate writing journey. We offer comprehensive writing guidance tailored specifically for graduate-level students. Whether you're writing research papers, theses, grant proposals, or journal articles, our PhD qualified writing consultants are here to help you refine your ideas, strengthen your arguments, and polish your writing. 

Audience: Graduate

Scholarship Proposal Workshops

Get help writing a research proposal for Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS), the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), or similar grants and scholarships. In these workshops, you will learn tools to approach scholarship proposal writing with confidence by examining common features of successful proposals and learning how to apply these writing strategies in your own proposal. 

Audience: Undergraduate and Graduate