Undergraduate Student Academic Support
University life can be exciting, challenging, and everything in between. But guess what? No one is expecting you to figure it all out on your own. Whether you're adjusting to new expectations, looking for study strategies or trying to bounce back from a tough term, this is your go-to space for academic support.
Go ahead, reach out for help – it’s what we’re here for!
Get help from a peer:
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Book a free Peer Success Coaching appointment for 1:1 support with learning strategies like exam preparation, note-taking, and time-management.
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Book a free Writing & Communication Peer Tutor appointment for 1:1 support with writing and communication-based or style assignments (essays, reports, podcasts, presentations, posters, etc.)
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Find a course-specific tutor to focus on challenging topics.
Self-Guided Resources
Register for self-directed micro-learning experiences on LEARN:
- SMART Program
- Writing & Communication Centre Workshops
- AccessAbility
- Academic Integrity Module
Find these and more in the self-registration tab.
Tools, Tips and Resources:
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Complete the Learning Skills Evaluation to help you identify your learning strengths and discover areas you can improve on.
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Tap into the quick tips and tools for learning at university.
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Explore writing and communication resources to level up your next assignment.
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Try the assignment planner to break large projects into more manageable tasks.
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Apply for academic accommodations if you know or suspect you have a disability or medical condition that requires academic accommodations.
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Review current and past course outlines.
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Learn what academic integrity looks like at UWaterloo.
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Get in-depth guidance on writing specific assignment types.
Graduate Student Academic Support
Graduate school is exciting, intense, and sometimes a little overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you're a new Master's student, a Doctoral student finishing your thesis or a graduate student diving deep into research, teaching and coursework and still trying to keep life in balance, this is your place to find support.
You bring the passion, and we’ll help with the rest.
Get 1:1 Support:
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Book a free Peer Success Coaching appointment for support with learning strategies like time-management, note-taking and study strategies.
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Book a free Writing & Communication appointment for course-based writing and presentation support, scholarship proposals, thesis writing, research presentations, posters, and publication
Self-Guided Resources:
Register for graduate student workshops and micro learning experiences on LEARN:
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Writing & Communication Centre Workshops
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AccessAbility LEARN Course
Find these and more in the self-registration tab.
Tools, Tips and Resources:
- Explore a range of graduate-specific development resources to guide you through the challenges and milestones of your graduate degree.
- Find your writing community, join #WaterlooWrites, a hosted writing group.
- Explore quick tips and tools to support time management, note-taking, and writing.
- Register for grad programs: Rock Your Thesis, Dissertation Boost Camp and Design and Deliver Grad Studio.
- Apply for Academic Accommodations if you know or suspect you have a disability or medical condition that requires academic accommodations.
- Ensure you understand UWaterloo’s guidelines around research integrity and academic integrity.
- View current and past course outlines.
GenAI and your academics
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are everywhere and part of your everyday life whether you're aware of them or not. Tools have also become part of how students learn, research, and create and can be helpful supplements to your academic work—when used ethically and productively.
Portal Grade Calculator
Portal Grade Calculator will help you stay informed of your current standings in your classes. Calculate your overall GPA, a subset of your classes and explore different earned grade scenarios.
