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!
Quick Links
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
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 […]
Nutrition Basics: Debunking Fad Diets & Popular Food Trends
Are Instagram influencers confusing you about your food choices? Are carbs evil? Does gluten-free mean a healthier option? Promoted diet trends often promise quick results such as significant weight loss […]
Guide to Remote Learning
Want to build your skills and knowledge about Remote Learning, but not sure where to start? This interactive session will walk you through the online Student Guide to Remote Learning, […]
Sleep 101: Sleep For Better Grades
Did you know in a recent NCHA survey, York students reported ‘sleep difficulties” as the #3 as the top academic stress? What we know is that research is increasingly showing […]
The Emotionally Intelligent Leader
A successful leader is attuned to the needs of their team. A caring leader is more effective than a dominant leader because they put the needs of others at the […]
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 […]
Clubs 101
Clubs 101 is intended for student organizations who are looking to ratify their club with SC&LD and will provide foundational knowledge on registration, marketing, fundraising, university policies and more. It's […]
Club Wellness & Speed Friending
Mental and social health is something that should be important to everyone. However, it is not always easy to put yourself first especially when you are busy with school and […]
Reading & Note-Taking
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 […]
Digital Leadership & Universal Design
Would you like to learn how to make your online service delivery accessible, effective & engaging? Would you like a chance to practice executing your own workshop design using accessibility […]
Starting Off Strong (1st-year students ONLY)
New to YorkU? Searching for the keys to academic success at university? Feeling a little overwhelmed by all the changes and challenges? This workshop is for you! Discover tools, tips […]
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 […]