Friday, May 6, 2022
As students continue their transition back to in-person learning and on-campus experiences for the spring 2022 term, the Student Success Office (SSO) will offer a variety of services and resources in a hybrid model to best meet their needs.
Questions and support
- Drop by the Student Success Office to chat with us in person from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET (Eastern Time)
- Students can connect with us online through our Live Chat Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 4 p.m. ET.
Academic and leadership development
- Build strategies for a successful term with the Planning for Academic Success: Making the Most of Your Spring Term workshop, offered on May 3 and May 10 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. ET. Registration is live on Portal.
- Online Learning Resources are also available for students looking to independently build strong study habits.
- Students can use the Learning Skills Self-Assessment to determine their existing strengths and gain insight into which areas they should focus on developing.
- Warrior Virtual Study Halls are weekly, virtual study sessions facilitated by a Peer Success Coach to introduce new academic skills and create study goals and answer questions.
- Peer Success Coaches offer in-person or virtual one-on-one appointments for personalized support to address academic challenges and create a plan for success starting May 9. Our coaches are upper-year students with experience overcoming their own study roadblocks.
- Student Leadership Program provides opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills and apply their new knowledge in a campus leadership role. Learn from home, or at an in-person workshop.
- Foundational Training Program for Peer Leaders can help students develop core skills for working in a peer-to-peer program at the University of Waterloo, with workshops offered online and in-person.
- Mentor resources are available online to support students in mentor or peer leader roles.
Immigration services
- Free appointments with Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants are available online and in-person from Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET. Book a same-day appointment on Portal.
- Immigration information sessions on a variety of topics, including co-op work permits and post-graduation work permits are offered virtually throughout the term.
International student experience
- Students can chat live with an international student experience expert for support with travel plans or other international student resources. We are online Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 4 p.m. ET.
- Online Discussions continue to be offered to address current hot topics relevant to the international student experience.
- The International Peer Community offers programming in a hybrid model for the spring term. Registration for participants and volunteers is now open.
Global learning
- Students that are interested in going abroad in winter/spring 2023 can attend an online information session. Students looking for one-to-one support can connect with staff virtually or request an in-person appointment via email to studyabroad@uwaterloo.ca.
- The Global Experience Certificate is an excellent way for students to highlight their achievements internationalizing their degree, including their experiences through work or study abroad, developing employability and transferable skills.
Student consultation groups
- Opportunities for students to provide feedback on a variety of topics will continue to be offered virtually this spring. Visit Portal to learn more.
Support for Staff and Faculty
- Instructor resources have been updated with Five Minute Academic Skills Presentations for both virtual and in-person teaching.
- Advisor resources are available to support staff and faculty in advising roles. Check out the new Advising Library to explore resources on a broad range of topics and advising competencies.
If you have questions about any of the services listed above or how to better support the students you work with, please contact success@uwaterloo.ca.