Student Success Centre: Academic Skills Fall 2021 Programs

There are many ways to receive support from the Student Success Centre’s (SSC) Academic Skills team.

• Private appointment bookings on OSCARplus:
  • Academic Coaches: upper year students are trained to support your development in areas such as time management, studying and test-taking, and note-taking
  • Writing Advisors: help you become a better writer in all disciplines and writing formats (not an editing service)
  • Educational Staff: if you are struggling this term, come take a deeper look at learning processes and co-create action plans to meet your academic goals
• Need a tutor? Want to be a tutor?
  • Visit mcmaster.tutorocean.com
  • All tutors have earned an A- or above in the course
  • Rates are $15-$20/hour
  • Review key concepts
    • Tutors cannot help with graded assignments or tests
• Wednesday Workshops and Virtual Study Sessions (general and course specific versions)
  • Register on OSCARplus and take away some practical strategies to thrive this term
    • Special Events: Research and Writing Week, Research and Writing Week: International Students Edition, Academic Reboot, “How To” Workshops: International Students, Late Night Study Session and Succeeding in STEM Week

Interested in learning more? Check out the following resources:

• Academic Skills Program Information
• LibGuide to access tip sheets and workshop schedule
• Success in Online Learning
• McMaster Learning Skills Inventory to identify skills areas needing improvement