Academic Support

College Readiness
There are many factors that enable college readiness. The core components of college readiness are:

• Study skills and abilities
• Background factors & life experience
• Student self-concept
• Self-advocacy
• Awareness of college culture

Download these additional resources:

• Differences Between High School and College
• Victim vs. Initiator

Early Alert
Early alert is a 3-step strategy for student success. Early alert steps include:

• RECOGNIZING challenges immediately when they occur
• SEEKING SOLUTIONS to the challenges
• IMPLEMENTING Change to overcome the challenges

Download these additional resources:

• Early Alert
• Early Alert Study Skills and Habits Questionnaire

Time Management
Develop or enhance your time management skills and learn to:

• Stay organized
• Reduce stress
• Complete assignments on time
• Allow for time away from studies
• Create balance and control
• Achieve goals

Download these additional resources:

• Successful Time Management Handout
• Class Schedule/To-do-list

Text Book Reading
Develop or enhance your text book reading skills and learn to:

• Identify key information
• Maintain concentration
• Implement active reading strategies
• Improve comprehension
• Use the "Bullet Point Reading" method
• Take effective notes
• Active reading (SQ4R)

Download these additional resources:

• Bullet Point Reading

Writing Strategies
Writing support is available with the writing specialist and library staff. Get help with:

• Improving the flow of your writing
• Integrating quotes smoothly
• Grammar and punctuation
• Self-editing APA and MLA Styles
• Citation and referencing

Book Online:

• Book an appointment at the library here.
• Book an appointment with the writing specialist here.

Problem Solving
Develop or enhance your problem solving skills and learn to:

• Identify concepts or main ideas
• Follow steps to solve problems
• Apply knowledge to a variety of problems
• Explore techniques to solve problems
• Reflect on your solutions

Test Preparation
Develop or enhance your test preparation skills and learn to:

• Be resourceful and discover more about the test
• Develop your own 5-day study plan 
• Organize study materials
• Anticipate test questions
• Use strategies for self-testing

Test Writing
Develop or enhance your test writing skills and learn strategies for:

• Controlling test-anxiety
• Multiple choice tests
• Essay exams
• Reading test instructions

Emotional and Physical Health
Emotionally and physically healthy students are better learners. On-campus services are available to promote health and wellness:

• Student Counselling
• Peer Support
• Weight room and recreation facilities
• Campus recreation
• Walk-in Clinic

Learn more about health and wellness here. 

Personal Strengths
There are many benefits to identifying your personal strengths. Some of the benefits are:

• Useful for overcoming challenges
• Working with the strengths of others for group work
• Encourages development of leadership skills
• Improves self confidence
• Awareness of skills that need development

Learning Styles
There are many benefits to identifying your preferred learning style. Some of the benefits are:

• Customized learning techniques
• Overcome learning limitations
• Expand learning and studying strategies Increase self-confidence
• More enjoyable learning

Download these additional resources:

• Learning Styles - Study Tips

Interaction with Instructors
Develop or enhance positive relationships with instructors and learn how to:

• Communicate effectively
• Connect on a regular basis
• Become aware of expectations, rights and responsibilities
• Problem solve with instructors
• Use progress reports to monitor your academic development

Download these additional resources:

• Interaction with Instructors
• Progress Reports

Education Planning
Develop or enhance your education planning process, which may include:

• Connecting with your academic advisor for course and program planning
• Connecting with the Career Centre to explore program fit and career options
• Financial planning is a critical component of student success. Explore funding resources with Financial Aid.