Spring 2023 updates from the Student Success Office

Thursday, April 27, 2023

There's lots to look forward to from the Student Success Office (SSO) this spring term. We hope you'll share these resources with the students you support or connect with us to learn more about our work.

Student facing programs and services

New Student Transition

Academic development resources

  • Get Set for Success workshops help students learn about the key components of their syllabi, the importance of goal setting and managing their time in university. Sessions are offered on:
    • May 11, 1-2:30 p.m.
    • May 18, 1-2:30 p.m.
    • May 25 1-2:30 p.m.   
  • 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.  
  • Students can use the Learning Skills Self-Assessment to determine their existing strengths and gain insight into which areas they should focus on developing.
  • Through Tutor Connect on Portal, students can sign-up to be a tutor or search for tutoring support in the Spring 2023 term.

Student community and leadership     

International student experience

  • 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.
  • We offer immigration information sessions on a variety of topics, including co-op work permits and post-graduation work permits.
  • The International Peer Community offers community-minded programming for students looking to build connections and connect with peers.
  • The International Student Guide is a one-stop online resource for international students looking for support during their transition to Canada.
  • 1:1 support is available for international students facing extenuating circumstances. Students are provided with targeted resources and receive guidance in accessing additional support as appropriate. Contact ise@uwaterloo.ca to learn more.  

Global learning

  • Students that are interested in going abroad can connect with staff virtually or request an in-person appointment via email to studyabroad@uwaterloo.ca. We are working to support students that have applied for to go on exchange for 2023/2024.
  • 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. 

Staff and faculty resources and support

  • NEW Learning Skills & Strategies Self-Assessment – Students can take 10 minutes to complete our new learning skills and strategies self-assessment (LSSSA) online to get insights into their academic strengths and areas for improvement. They will be emailed useful campus resources related to their responses in the LSSA categories.
  • 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.
  • We offer Five Minute Academic Skills presentations for both virtual and in-person teaching.

Contact us

  • Drop by the SSO to chat with us in person from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. We're on the second floor of South Campus Hall.
  • 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.  
  • Request student or staff-facing brochures to learn about our programs, services and support
  • If you have questions about any of the services/ programs listed above or how to better support the students you work with, please contact success@uwaterloo.ca.