Learning Skills Programs

The UVic Learning Skills Program, housed within Counselling Services, assists UVic students in the development and practice of efficient study techniques, effective learning methods, and high-level thinking skills that are important for success in university. We also provide consultation for faculty with regard to issues of learning and student success.

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Study Solutions

Learning Commons in the McPherson Library - Room 135f

September 2012 - August 2013 Hours

Mondays

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Tuesdays

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Thursdays

9:00am - 10:45am

Fridays

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Phone 250-721-8341, in advance, to book a 30 minute session.

You are always welcome to pop by, to see if a drop-in session is available.

Learning Consultant is Tricia Best

Special Notice for New UVic Students

We offer two courses designed to enhance your learning experience. The first course, University Learning Skills, is an intensive 2-week course designed to assist the new student in adapting and thriving in university studies. That course begins in late August each year and runs 3 hours per day (morning, afternoon, or early evening sections available).

The second course, the very popular Learning Skills Course, begins in early September (and again in October and January) and runs 3 hours per week for four weeks. The course is designed to teach students how to be efficient and effective at university, and how to apply the techniques to regular courses. There is a $50 fee. For more information or to register, come to the Counselling Services.

The program provides a variety of services that focus upon such topics as:

• Managing Time and Tasks
• Remembering
• Making and Using Notes
• Reading and Understanding Texts
• Organizing and Integrating Information
• Thinking Critically
• Preparing for and Writing Examinations
• Increasing Motivation
• Writing Essays and Reports
• Solving Problems (Engineering, Math & Sciences)
• Writing Theses and Dissertations
• Speaking in Public

Here is a list of the programs offered and when they are available.

Individual Learning Counselling

Always

2-week Intensive University Learning Skills Course

Course begins in late August

4-week Learning Skills Course

Course begins in early September and repeats in January

Topical Workshops

October, November & March

Study Groups

Always

 

 

Page last updated:February 2013