Academic Services

Queen’s has many services available to help you succeed academically. Many of these services will be shown/ introduced to you during Frosh Week.

Peer Academic Support Service:

www.queensu.ca/artsci/pass

• PASS is a student run academic service which offers confidential academic counselling for first year Arts and Science students
• Advisors can help answer questions about: adding/dropping courses, grades, changing programs, exams and so much more
• No appointment is necessary, simply drop by the Faculty of Arts and Science office at F200 in Mac-Correy (we will be stopping there on a tour so you’ll know where it is)
• You can also email advisors at passhelp@queensu.ca

The Writing Centre:

http://queensu.ca/writingcentre

• The Writing Centre is located in Stauffer Library, and offers a comprehensive program of tutorials, workshops, and credit courses. They welcome students from all subject areas and levels.
• You can use this service to discuss your current writing assignments during free, one-on-one tutorials with a professional tutor

Queen’s Learning Commons:

www.queensu.ca/qlc

• The Queen’s Learning Commons is a collaborative learning space located in Stauffer Library
• Its staff assists students through individual consultation, workshops, peer mentoring, and collaboration.

MindFind Tutoring:

http://asus.queensu.ca/index.php?id=7

• Looking for a tutor? The Arts and Science Undergraduate Society offers MindFind, a subsidized, affordable tutoring service
• This service brings students in need of extra help with peer who can provide this assistance

Faculty of Arts and Science Advising Services and Resources: www.queensu.ca/artsci/advising/index.html

• Looking for academic help from the Faculty of Arts and Science? Click on this link to find out what to do about timetable conflicts, how to meet with an academic advisor, and what other student services the Faculty provides.

Want to develop academic strategies to help yourself

and your future students?

www.queensu.ca/qlc

Check out Learning Strategies Development for techniques on:

• time management and organization
• effective reading and note-making
• preparing for and writing exams
• problem-solving in the maths and sciences
• understanding your learning style
• handling motivation and procrastination issues
• other critical learning and study skills

• Consultations in the Queen’s Learning Commons, Rm. 142 Stauffer Library

Mon.-Friday 1:30-4:30, plus Thurs. 5:30-7:00. Just drop in, or sign the white board for a confidential consultation

• Learning Strategies Counselling in the Counselling Service, 2^nd floor LaSalle Building, 146 Stuart St (Health, Counselling, Disability Services) or call

613-533-6000 ext. 78264

• Group Workshops, in the Learning Commons. Register on-line at www.queensu.ca/qlc.

• Peer Mentor matching, with trained student volunteers. Call the Counselling Service at 613-533-6000 ext. 78264 for an appointment with Liz Racine.

• On-line Resources at www.queensu.ca/qlc for quick tips and information packed modules

Keep your academic edge!