First Year > Ag Tutorial > Getting academic help

If you find that you are not doing well in your classes, or if you are having a tough time understanding all of the concepts – here are some suggestions:

• First of all, talk to your instructor – that’s what they’re there for! They won’t seek you out – they wait for you to go to them for help. And don’t be afraid to ask a question in class – chances are that other students have the same question.

• Ask other students in your class or form study groups. Learn from each other.
• Check out the other parts of the Virtual Learning Commons site for resources that can help you.
• If you want a tutor, look up the Tutor Registry that is set up by the U1 Student Help Centre at 205 Tier Building.
• The Learning Assistance Centre has a variety of tools to assist students.
• Finally, speak with an Academic Advisor. We are located in Room 160, in the Student Services Office, Agriculture Bldg. – if we can’t help you, we’ll direct you to someone who can.

Academic Advisors and the Student Services Office

Academic Advisors are an excellent source of help. Whatever your concerns - issues with courses, instructors, personal issues, program requirements – speaking with an Academic Advisor ensures you get correct and up to date information. We are located at:

Student Services Office
Room 160
Agriculture Building

Walk-in sessions accepted Monday-Friday:
9:30-10:30am and 2:00-3:00pm
Student appointments accepted Monday-Friday
11:00am-12:00pm

The Learning Assistance Centre (LAC)

The Learning Assistance Centre (LAC) is located in 201 Tier Building (right across the hall from the U1 Student Help Centre) and is another great place that offers lots of services that can help you tap into learning. For example:

• workshops – free 1 hour sessions focusing on study skills and writing topics;
• one to one meetings – call to make an appointment or just drop in for a half hour meeting;
• website resources – use the online writing tutor service, print out some useful handouts, use helpful links, check out the LAC Blog;
• writing tutors – one to one help with writing from trained students. Writing tutors are located in the Elizabeth Dafoe Library during the year.