Workshops and Events
The Student Success Centre offers a variety of workshops and events to to help you improve your academic skills and flourish as a student.
Upcoming Workshops:
Classroom Confidence: Crush Your Course from Day One
New to campus? Join us at New Student Orientation to master the basics for academic success! Well cover the essentials - smart study strategies, time management tips, and how to get involved in class without the stress.
Thursday, September 4 at 3pm in room PE264
Quick, practical tips to help you succeed – in just 45 minutes!
Mondays at 11:00 AM via Zoom
Looking to study smarter, beat procrastination, or feel more organized this semester? Our virtual workshops are designed to help you build strong academic skills and gain confidence as a student. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, there’s something here for you!
Register through MyExperience or contact: student.success@uleth.ca.
Sept 15 | Time Management & Study Schedules
The semester may have just started, but deadlines come fast! Learn how to stay organized, manage your time, and build a realistic study schedule.
Sept 22 | Study Strategies
Discover science-backed study techniques that work. Learn how to review effectively, retain information, and create better study habits.
Sept 29 | Test-Taking Skills
Learn how to prepare for different types of exams and use smart strategies during the test. Feel more calm, confident, and in control on exam day.
Oct 6 | Note-Taking 101
Not sure the best way to take notes in class? Learn different note-taking styles and how to capture key information from lectures and readings.
Oct 20 | Reading Strategies
Feeling overwhelmed by textbook chapters and journal articles? We’ll show you how to read more efficiently, stay focused, and take better notes.
Oct 27 | Reducing Procrastination
Have a habit of putting things off? This workshop explores why we procrastinate and offers tools to help you take action and make progress.
Nov 3 | Building Focus
In a world full of distractions, staying focused is tough. Learn strategies to improve concentration and stay on task.
Nov 17 | End-of-Semester Success Plan
The last few weeks of the semester can get hectic. We’ll help you map out key dates, prioritize tasks, and build a plan to keep your well-being in check.
Nov 24 | Top Study & Test-Taking Tips
Final exams are around the corner – get ready with our top strategies for studying effectively and performing your best on exam day.
- Study, work on that assignment, catch up on reading or whatever else you need to get started on!
- Create a study schedule
- Set weekly goals
- Get support from a Peer Learning Mentor on any of the above!
Fall 2025 dates will be posted mid-September.
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Procrastination Awareness Week 2025 is being planned for March 3-7, 2025! Stay tuned for details.
Procrastination pawing at you? Feeling unmotivated? Join us for Procrastination Awareness Week as more than 20 universities and colleges from across Canada will be offering a variety of virtual workshops on top time management skills, study strategies, how to get started on writing assignments, building motivate and more. You can also get focused in our virtual study hall, working alongside students from across the country who also need to make progress on their to do lists.
March 4-8, 2024, Programming 12-5pm (EST) each day (+ bonus study halls).
Access the event page to register, attend and more: https://shorturl.at/osAPY
View our 2022 presentation on building habits to beat procrastination: https://youtu.be/3Gll9UgdUnU
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March 3-4, 2025 is National Procrastination Week. With generous support from the Learning Specialists Association of Canada (LSAC), staff from Writing Centres, Libraries, Accessible Learning Centres, and Learning Commons across Canada are working together to offer a week of workshops and connection to support students and increase our shared awareness and understanding of procrastination.
Summer Success Series 2025
Join us Tuesdays at noon via Zoom this summer as we cover our top student requested topics such as study strategies, time management, note-taking and test-taking tips. Whether you’re taking courses this summer or looking to refresh your academic skills, these workshops will provide practical advice to help you feel better prepared as a student.
Time Management – May 6 at 12PM
Summer classes can go by in a flash! Join us to learn time management strategies to help you plan for the semester, utilize your syllabus and stay on top of coursework.
Zoom link: https://uleth.zoom.us/j/99447806142
Classroom Toolkit – May 13 at 12PM
Success in the classroom involves more than just showing up. We will cover best practices on how to get the most out of your lectures (including online), note-taking strategies, and why participation matters.
Zoom link: https://uleth.zoom.us/j/99447806142
Study Strategies – May 20 at 12PM
Learn about proven study techniques, how to maximize your review time and why you really should avoid those late-night cram sessions.
Zoom link: https://uleth.zoom.us/j/99447806142
Test-Taking Tips – May 27 at 12PM
Feel more confident during your next exam as we discuss how to prepare for different types of tests, strategies to use during the exam and how to find steadiness in the stress.
Zoom link: https://uleth.zoom.us/j/99447806142
Reducing Procrastination – June 3 at 12PM
Join us for one of our most popular topics – how to reduce academic procrastination and just get started!
Zoom link: https://uleth.zoom.us/j/99447806142
University Prep - August 2025
Classroom Confidence: Crush Your Course from Day One
New to campus? Join us at New Student Orientation to master the basics for academic success! Well cover the essentials - smart study strategies, time management tips, and how to get involved in class without the stress.
Thursday, September 4 at 3pm in room PE264
Can't attend? Check out these recordings on classroom basics:
Time management: https://youtu.be/mEavMy386Cw (Aug 16, 2022; 39:37)
Note-taking: https://youtu.be/x2qGYWyu4cM (Note: #2 previously focused on notetaking. Aug 17, 2022; 50:59)
Confidence in the Classroom: https://youtu.be/hy_ldeZlLJw (Aug 22, 2023; 47:14)
Study Strategies: https://youtu.be/ZI5bBdpWe68 (Aug 18, 2022; 37:33)
To sign up, simply email: student.success@uleth.ca. Yup, it’s that easy!