Academics in Residence

3 students in the village 1 great hall studying using a whiteboard.

Academic Support Options

Residence offers an environment that supports academic achievement by encouraging mutual respect amongst residents, specified quiet hours, and many free programs and services to help you succeed academically. 

Drop-in Tutoring

Campus Housing drop-in tutoring is available for all University of Waterloo students. The drop-in tutoring program provides you with a welcoming environment where you can receive support and are encouraged to develop your academic skills. Each tutoring session is staffed by Tutors who are upper-year undergraduate or graduate students from the associated faculties.

For fall 2023 Drop-In Tutoring will be held in residence in the various residence Great Halls. Drop by to get help with specific questions or just get extra practice! Tutors will only be available to answer questions during the drop-in tutoring time. If you are seeking additional support outside of drop-in tutoring sessions, please contact your course instructor, Teaching Assistants, or faculty-specific resources.

Please see below for when Drop-in Tutoring sessions are running for fall 2023.

Subject Courses Time Offered Location
Chemistry CHEM 120, CHEM 121

October 1, 2, & 3

  • 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EDT 

November 5, 6, & 7

    • 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EDT

    Exam Prep sessions - TBD

    October 1, 2, & 3

    • Village 1 Great Hall

    November 5, 6, & 7

    • Village 1 Great Hall
    Economics ECON 101

    October 1, 2, & 4

    • 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EDT 

    November 5 & 6

      • 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EDT

      November 12 & 15

        • 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EDT

        October 1 & 2

        • CMH Great Hall

        October 4

        • V1 Great Hall

        November 5 & 6

        • CMH Great Hall

        November 12 & 15

        • CMH Great Hall

         

         

        In addition to drop-in tutoring, check out these services to support your learning and academic success:  

        The following resources can also be helpful in building resiliency, handling roadblocks, and developing healthy and effective habits:  


        Study Spaces

        We know that having a quiet place to study is important for staying focused. Your room can be a great place to study but if you need a change of scenery, here are a few study spaces to choose from*: 

        • Grand Commons 
        • Claudette Millar Great Hall 
        • Columbia Lake Village Common area 
        • Floor lounges 

        Quiet study: 24-hour open quiet study space will be available in the Claudette Millar Great Hall. Each residence has quiet hours beginning at 11 p.m. on weeknights and 1 a.m. on weekends. During exam periods, quiet hours are extended to 23-hours per day in each residence building.  *Capacity limits and access to study spaces may vary due to COVID-19 safety measures in place 


        Questions?

        If you have any questions regarding drop-in tutoring program, please email Campus Housing Tutoring.