Tutoring and group study sessions
The Academic Learning Centre offers students a variety of academic support services. You can arrange for an individual tutor or join a group and study with other students.
Individual tutoring
Academic Learning Centre tutors can help you become a more successful student. These individual sessions are free to all University of Manitoba students and are available all year.
Make an appointment or Create an Academic Learning Centre account
Content tutors
Content tutors can help you understand concepts and learn problem solving strategies. Read the tutor biographies on the Content and Study Skills schedule to see which tutors help in what courses.
Study Skills tutors
Study skills tutors can help you with time management, reading and note-taking, and test-taking strategies. Read the tutor biographies on the Content and Study Skills schedule to see which tutors offer study skills tutoring.
Writing tutors
Writing tutors can give you feedback on your academic writing, whether you are getting started on a written assignment or already have a draft. Read the tutor biographies on the Undergraduate Writing or Graduate Writing schedule to see which tutors offer writing tutoring.
To make an appointment with a tutor
Log in or register a new account at https://manitoba.mywconline.com
- Select a schedule based on the appointment type you are looking for: Writing, Content, and Study Skills tutoring.
- You can use the 'Limit to' option where available to filter by course within a schedule.
- Choose an available appointment by clicking on an open (white) appointment block in the schedule. Blue or grey blocks are unavailable.
- Complete the form with information for the tutor. Double check you have chosen the right settings (ex. in-person versus online)
- Save appointment. Your appointment will now appear under the "My Appointments" drop down or in yellow on the calendar schedule, and you will receive a confirmation email. Please cancel your appointment online if you are unable to attend.
English as an additional language supports
EAL Specialist Instructor
Antoanela Denchuk, the English as an Additional Language specialist, can analyze your language and writing needs and develop a plan to help you improve your academic English, including grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, as well as academic integrity, paraphrasing, summarizing, citations, and references. Make an appointment with Antoanela in the Content and Study Skills schedule.
EAL resources
This Simon Fraser University page has some excellent advice about how to paraphrase: Techniques for Paraphrasing.
The University of Manchester’s Academic Phrase Bank has a comprehensive list of useful academic phrases.
Purdue University is well known as a rich resource for academic writing concerns, including grammar.
Graduate student resources
The Academic Learning Centre offers graduate student writing support on the Graduate Writing & Study Skills Schedule.
Get help with:
- Developing and organizing ideas
- Organizing large research projects
- Synthesizing and integrating research
- Citing and referencing sources
- Preparing research or thesis proposals
- Meeting thesis or dissertation deadlines
- Producing and delivering presentations
- Improving editing strategies
Other UM resources for graduate students
Group study sessions for select courses
The Academic Learning Centre offers free Supplemental Instruction (SI) in historically difficult classes. SI provides students an opportunity to work together in a group study environment.
SI study sessions will resume in September 2025 for the Fall term. Information about accessing the study groups will be provided in your classes and through course UM Learn pages.
Fall 2025 Courses
CHEMISTRY 1100
Section | Leader | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Aliyhia Bushie | Monday (2:30-3:30 p.m.) | 386 University College |
| A01 | Aliyhia Bushie | Thursday (7:00-8:00 p.m.) | Online |
| A02 | Jayde Paggao | Tuesday (1:00-2:00 p.m.) | 201 Saint John's |
| A02 | Jayde Paggao | Thursday (1:00-2:00 p.m.) | 201 Saint John's |
| A03 | Bliss Earnest | Wednesday (7:00-8:00 p.m.) | Online |
| A03 | Bliss Earnest | Friday (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) | 108 Drake |
| A04 | Olumide Ayeni | Monday (7:00-8:00 p.m.) | Online |
| A04 | Olumide Ayeni | Wednesday (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) | 201 Saint John's |
| A05 | Julius Altasin | Tuesday (2:30-3:30 p.m.) | 201 Saint John's |
| A05 | Julius Altasin | Thursday (2:30-3:30 p.m.) | 201 Saint John's |
| A06 | Matthew Buchwald | Monday (4:00-5:00 p.m.) | 313 Tier |
| A06 | Matthew Buchwald | Wednesday (4:00-5:00 p.m.) | 313 Tier |
| A07 | Marcus Navasca | Tuesday (4:00-5:00 p.m.) | 308 Tier |
| A07 | Marcus Navasca | Saturday (4:00-5:00 p.m.) | Online |
CHEMISTRY 1110
Section | Leader | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Mark Piasecki | Thursday (2:30-3:30 p.m.) | 386 University College |
| A01 | Mark Piasecki | Sunday (6:00-7:00 p.m.) | Online |
| A02 | Fareedah Yahya | Monday (12:30-1:30 p.m.) | 201 Saint John's |
| A02 | Fareedah Yahya | Wednesday (12:30-1:30 p.m.) | 201 Saint John's |
ENGINEERING 1460
Section | Leader | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| A01/A02 | Chironton Swanon | Tuesday (5:30-7:00 p.m.) | E2-160 ENG |
| A01/A02 | Chironton Swanon | Thursday (7:00-8:30 p.m.) | Online |
COMPUTER SCIENCES 1012
Section | Leader | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| A01/A02/A03 | Mohamad Al-Sbeaa | Wednesday (2:30-3:30 p.m.) | 201 Saint John's |
| A01/A02/A03 | Mohamad Al-Sbeaa | Sunday (7:00-8:00 p.m.) | Online |
MATH 1240
Section | Leader | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nolan Coughlan | Monday (2:30-3:30 p.m.) | 201 Saint John's |
| A01 | Nolan Coughlan | Thursday (7:00-8:00 p.m.) | Online |
| A02 | Baher Alabbar | Tuesday (2:30-3:30 p.m.) | 319 Allen |
| A02 | Baher Alabbar | Thursday (2:30-3:30 p.m.) | 213 Russell |
| A03 | Semi Adegoroye | Tuesday (5:30-6:30 p.m.) | Online |
| A03 | Semi Adegoroye | Friday (2:30-3:30 p.m.) | 108 Drake |
| A04 | Krish Bhalala | Monday (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) | 201 Saint John's |
| A04 | Krish Bhalala | Sunday (2:00-3:00 p.m.) | Online |
Supplemental Instruction sessions are free weekly review sessions available to students in historically difficult classes. These voluntary sessions offer students an opportunity to:
- interact on an informal basis
- ask questions about the course
- compare notes
- discuss course content
- solve practice problems
- and develop study strategies
Supplemental Instruction sessions are facilitated by a peer mentor who has previously taken the course. SI leaders are experienced students who can help students by sharing their own study strategies and techniques. Attendance at any of these sessions is voluntary and there will be different content to discuss each week. Students should bring class notes and textbooks, and they should be prepared to discuss course content and work in groups.
Tutor training
The Academic Learning Centre also offers free training sessions for writing and content tutors throughout the year. The workshop uses the text, Master Tutor, by Dr. Ross B. MacDonald (Cambridge Stratford Study Skills). The manual is complemented with other resources including tutor training videos and intercultural training resources.
Benefits of tutor training
Although tutors often intuitively use effective strategies during their appointments, tutor training can significantly improve the way a tutor thinks and interacts with students. Investing time in tutor training will improve the overall quality of tutoring on campus.
The ALC has been providing tutor training on the UM campus since spring 2004. Tutors from Disability Services, ACCESS programs, Aboriginal Focus Programs, the ALC Writing Tutor Program, ALC Content Tutors, Bison Sport Plus, Campus Life, UMES, UM Peers, and the U1 Mentorship Program have taken part in previous training sessions.
Receive a Co-Curricular credit for taking the training
The Co-Curricular Record (CCR)/Experience Record is an official record of university-approved and facilitated activities that support student development in venues that are not for academic credit.
Register for Tutor Training
Tutor training agenda
Tutor role and tutor cycle
This session is designed to help tutors reflect on the goals of tutoring and their roles as tutors. In this workshop, we also examine fundamental tutoring strategies that can help to maximize learning, such as modeling and scaffolding. Special attention is paid to strategies that facilitate learning but are sometimes missed in tutoring.
Academic Integrity
This session focuses on students' rights and responsibilities when it comes to plagiarism and inappropriate collaboration. Tutors will also learn strategies for promoting academic integrity while working with students.
Content tutoring
Helping students understand and apply concepts is often difficult. This workshop explains the learning process and provides some strategies that tutors can use when working with the students they tutor. In addition, tutors will work through scenarios that allow them to put various tutoring principles into practice. Examples from math and science will be provided.
Work with us!
The Academic Learning Centre hires students in the following mentoring roles: Writing Tutors, Content and Study Skills Tutors, and Supplemental Instruction Leaders.
We do not have any current postings but keep an eye on this space and UMCareers for future opportunities.
Other free tutoring options on campus
Chemistry Help Centre
The Chemistry Help Centre is a free service provided by the Department of Chemistry to students who need assistance in any first-year Chemistry courses. The Chemistry Help Centre is staffed with graduate students.
Please come prepared with relevant course materials and specific questions.
No appointments necessary. See hours on their website.
Location: 539 Parker Building
Email: James.Xidos@umanitoba.ca
Computer Science Help Centre
Are you struggling with class material, labs, assignments, practice questions or more? Come visit the Computer Science Help Centre staffed by senior undergraduate and graduate students with a passion for teaching.
Please make sure to read all the information on their page before attending one of the sessions.
Location: E2-422A in the Price Faculty of Engineering.
Email: CS.HelpCentre@umanitoba.ca
Mathematics Help Centre
The Math Help Centre is a free drop-in service for first-year UM students registered in Math courses. The Centre is staffed primarily with graduate students.
Bring your notes. Stop by with questions. Get help working through problems alongside other students.
No appointments necessary. See hours on their website.
Location: 107 Allen Building,
Email: YG.Liang@umanitoba.ca
Physics Help Centre
The Physics Help Centre provides free tutoring services to students in first-year Physics classes. Their team of tutors provides support with lecture material, assignment problems, and exam preparation. Learn expert problem-solving strategies to take forward in your learning.
The Physics Help Centre also hosts “Exam Cram Sessions” where tutors can help you solve exam-like problems before your midterms and finals.
Help is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. See hours on their website.
Location: 107 Allen Building
Email: opus.uofm@umanitoba.ca
Science Students' Association
The Science Students' Association offers course-specific tutoring support. Science Students' Association tutors go through a rigorous approval process and can tutor for a variety of courses. Science Students' Association provides tutor booking services through their mobile app. See their website to make appointments.
Interested in becoming a tutor? Find out more on the website.
Location: Room 209E Armes Building
Email: ssaacademics1@gmail.com
Statistics Help Centre
The Statistics Help Centre is a resource available for students to get help with general questions or concepts in Statistics courses. The Centre is run by graduate students and senior undergraduate students.
No appointments necessary. See hours on their website.
Location: Rm. 107 Allen Building
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Academic Learning Centre
Room 201 Tier Building
173 Dafoe Rd W.
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M9 Canada
204-480-1481
204-474-7659