I didn't have to study in high school; university is different.
Sound familiar? Peer Success Coaches have been there too.
Our Peer Success Coaches are upper-year undergraduate and graduate students from different faculties who can teach you key foundational study skills and strategies for academic success.
It's normal to need support with:
- Managing multiple competing deadlines
- Staying on top of readings
- Juggling different demands from school, work and life
- Preparing for higher-level exams
Ways we can help
Talk to someone one-on-one
Meet with a Peer Success Coach one-on-one to create your plan for academic success.
A Peer Success Coach appointment is an opportunity for you to:
- Learn about various academic resources and learning strategies:
- Time management
- Note taking
- Reading skills
- Study strategies
- Exam preparation
- Reflect on your academic goals
- Identify your learning style
- Develop a personalized action plan
Appointments are available in-person at the Student Success Office or online over Microsoft Teams.
At the end of your appointment, you can book a follow-up appointment with your coach or get connected to another campus resource.
Cancelling an appointment
If you need to cancel or reschedule your Peer Success Coaching appointment, please let us know 24 hours in advance. You can contact us by email at success@uwaterloo.ca or by phone at 519-888-4567 ext. 84410. Be sure to include your name and date of appointment.
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Study with support at Warrior Study Halls
Drop into a Warrior Study Hall on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. to study with your fellow Warriors. Come together in person to set goals and work independently or in groups to stay on top of readings and assignments.
Sessions are facilitated by a Peer Success Coach who will:
- Share weekly academic tips and strategies
- Provide support with setting and meeting study goals
- Help you increase your productivity and focus
- Be there to answer any questions you may have
Sessions are 1.5 hours long and broken down into 25 minute focused work sessions with 5 minute breaks in between. Register in Portal to receive a reminder or swing by a Warrior Study Hall in:
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Get Set for Success
Learn how to set goals that will help you make the most of your term.
Please note this workshop is only offered in the first month of the term.
You'll learn how to:
- Use your syllabus and other resources in your course(s) to understand course expectations
- Plan for the term and find a routine that works for you
- Identify an effective study environment
- Develop goals to help you work toward academic success
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Tutor Connect
Looking for help in a specific course? Search Tutor Connect in Portal to connect with a student tutor.
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