Welcome back! Our Learning Skills Services workshops, appointments, and online chat are open for Winter 2021. We look forward to working with you.
Welcome
Looking for ways to manage your time? Study and learn more effectively? Keep up with readings and course work? Get the most out of your studies? Let Learning Skills Services (LSS) help you achieve your academic goals!
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Questions about LSS and other Learning Commons supports? Chat live with a Learning Skills Peer.
Check out our calendar of workshops
Just click the link below to see what workshops are available today, this week or this month. We offer online workshops on all the skills you need to achieve your academic goals with over a dozen topics to choose from.
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The Student Guide to Remote Learning
We've created this guide to help you find the resources and supports to successfully navigate being a remote learner.
How can we help?
How do I get started on the path to success?
New to YorkU & wondering how to succeed at university? Or just looking for a fresh start? We have workshops & services to help you achieve your academic goals.
How do I manage my time in university?
Time management is central to success at university and beyond. Master the scheduling challenges of your busy life with our resources & workshops.
What skills do I need to succeed in class?
Let us help you build the skills you need to succeed in all your courses, including critical thinking, group work, presentation skills, managing academic stress and more.
How do I do all the readings & take good notes?
Keeping up with the readings and taking good lecture and study notes are keys to academic success. Check out our workshop and resources.
What's the best way to study?
Everyone learns differently but some study strategies are more effective than others. Find out what works best for you.
How do I prepare for tests & exams?
Last minute cramming isn’t the answer! Let us help you figure out the best exam prep strategies for you.
Services Pathways
Learning Skills Services Workshops
We offer online workshops on all the skills you need to achieve your academic goals. With over a dozen topics to choose from, our workshops are open to all students at any level and are designed to help you learn how to manage your time, study and learn more effectively, keep up with readings and course work, get the most out of your studies, and more.
Peer Academic Coaching (PAC)
Make an online appointment with one of our awesome Learning Skills Peers for a 30-minute session to discuss learning skills-related strategies to support your academic success. Topics range from how to develop and stick to a realistic time management plan to how to tackle your readings, upcoming assignments and exams,
Learning Commons
The Learning Commons at York is a collaborative partnership offering an integrated approach to academic support by bringing together key campus learning resources and services for your convenience. Learning Common partners include York Libraries, Learning Skills Services, the Writing Centre, the ESL Open Learning Center, and the Career Centre.
Calendar of Workshops and Events
We are Hiring!
We are hiring! These peer leader positions focus on enhancing the student experience by providing paid on campus employment opportunities that allow undergraduate students to develop skills such as leadership, […]
Learning to Learn Remotely for Mature Students with Families
Join us to learn more about effective strategies for studying and completing coursework remotely. This workshop will include discussion and tips around how to balance school and family responsibilities. Register […]
Digital Leadership & Universal Design
Please note that you must register with the YorkU email address that is associated with your York Zoom account in order to access this workshop. After registering, you will receive […]
Math & Science Study Tips
Why are math-related, problem solving courses so challenging? To cope with the unique learning demands of these courses, you need special strategies to achieve academic success. Attend this workshop to […]
Time Management
Where does the time go? Are you having trouble balancing school, work, and life? How much study time is enough? Learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time that work […]
Exam Prep
Multiple choice, short answer, calculations, or essay style – which form is your personal nemesis? Whatever the format, midterms or finals, if you could use some help in preparing for […]
Framing Your Narrative as a Leader
Please note that you must register with the YorkU email address that is associated with your York Zoom account in order to access this workshop. After registering, you will receive […]
Presentation Skills
Does the thought of presenting in front of a group make you nervous? If so, you're not alone. This workshop will provide you with the essential tools you need to […]
Procrastination Avoidance Week (PAW)
Procrastination Avoidance Week (PAW) March 8 - 12, 1-5pm Daily Participate in workshops on study strategies and time management. These sessions are some of the most popular workshops from academic […]
Staying Motivated Studying Remotely
Online learning is challenging. Not only do you have to master complex, university-level content as in all courses, but without the familiar on-campus routines of going to lectures and connecting […]
Conflict Management
Please note that you must register with the YorkU email address that is associated with your York Zoom account in order to access this workshop. After registering, you will receive […]
Time Management
Where does the time go? Are you having trouble balancing school, work, and life? How much study time is enough? Learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time that work […]