Academic Resources & Supports

Academic Advising

An Academic Advisor can give you feedback on your course selection and timetable.  An advisor can also help you with academic appeals and other issues. Appointments can be held in-person, by email, Zoom or phone.  

To make an appointment to speak with an Advisor, visit the Academic Advising website.

You can also request feedback from an Advisor through the "Student Planning" online tool. 

Study Skills Workshops

This series of FREE workshops covers a variety of valuable skills, such as note-taking, essay-writing, and how to do research.  The series is typically offered early in each term.

Visit Study Skills for specific topics, dates, times.  

“Introduction to University”

This three (3) credit hour course covers practical strategies for reading texts, taking notes, getting the most out of lectures, studying for exams and writing term papers. This course is great for new students who want to prepare for university studies and current students who wish to develop and improve their study skills. For a course description and other details, search for MULT-1000(3) (Multidisciplinary dept) in WebAdvisor/Student Planning.

Tutoring and Part-time Courses

If you are having difficulty with course material, visit the Tutoring Centre.  The centre offers peer tutors for first year Math and Science and for Writing.

Tutoring for international students is available in a variety of subjects and in English or several other languages.  See International Tutor Program.

You can find a comprehensive list of supports here: See List of Tutoring Services 

Student Success Advising 

Student Success Advisors are available to support you and your goals at UWinnipeg, and can assist you in creating a plan to enhance your academic success. To book an appointment:  See Student Success Advising 

You can also get matched up with a Student Success Mentor - a volunteer peer mentor who can help you refine your academic skills.  Go to the Student Success Mentor form to register online.

Other Student Services

Visit Student Services on the website to find a comprehensive list of services.