Workshops and Events

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• 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!

Upcoming dates:

• January 21, 10:30AM - 2:30PM in UHall Atrium
• February 10, 10:30AM - 2:30PM in SA Atrium
• March 12, 10:30AM - 2:30PM in Markin Hall
• April 2, 10:30AM - 2:30PM in UHall Atrium

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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 2024  (2025 Schedule to be updated soon)

Join the Student Success Centre via Zoom each August as we cover our top three student requested topics: time management, confidence in the classroom, and study strategies! Whether this is your first year or fourth, these presentations will help you feel better prepared for the semester ahead.

University Prep #1: Time Management 

Your semester can go by in a flash! In this presentation, we will discuss time management strategies to help you prepare for the semester, stay on top of your coursework, create a study schedule and balance it with time for yourself.

Register for August 20 at 11AM: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=4349

University Prep #2: Confidence in the Classroom

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.

Register for August 21 at 11AM: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=4350

University Prep #3: Study Strategies

Wondering if your study skills are on track for university? Join us to learn about proven study techniques, how to maximize your review time and why you really should avoid those late-night cram sessions.

Register for August 22 at 11AM: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=4351

Can't attend? View presentation recordings:

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!