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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 and Online 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.
Learning Skills Services materials are under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Calendar of Workshops and Events
Strategic Thinking & Leadership
Are you in need of leadership inspiration, or collaborative thinking? Are you looking for opportunities to connect with your team? When leading a team, you must be open to the […]
Ready for Remote Learning
Want to build your skills and knowledge about Remote Learning, but not sure where to start? This workshop will take you through tips and resources to help you succeed in […]
Creative Leadership and Fostering Individuality
Are you interested in thinking outside of the box? Perhaps you are curious about collaborating with others but don't know where to start? Your experience and personality is vital to […]
Secrets of Academic Success
Looking for key strategies to improve your academic achievement and confidence? Wondering which learning skills you most need to succeed at university? Take this workshop and find out. Register for […]
Steps to Success - Making the Most Out of Your University Experience
Have you wondered about ways to make the most out of your university experience? Are you looking for ways to expand your access to opportunities on campus? In this workshop, […]
Framing Your Narrative as a Leader
Would you like to learn how to effectively make a point and advocate for what you want? In this workshop, explore ways to make yourself and your points more compelling […]
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 […]
Reading & Notetaking
Many students find keeping up with the readings and lecture notes at university to be a real challenge. Learn more effective reading and note taking techniques to help you stay […]
Establishing Effective Boundaries for Leaders
Have you ever had troubles designating a balance between personal and team responsibilities? Are you curious to learn more about how the right boundary can impact the team dynamics? In […]
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 […]
Bridging Transitional into Transformational Leadership
Are you a new leader, eager to know how to grow and develop into a leader who cares about making the most of change? Does the idea of growing as […]
Learning Power
Looking for ways to become a better student and boost your learning power? This workshop will help you "learn how to learn", explore your own learning preferences, and introduce you […]