Learning Skills & Academic Success 

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See what services and resources are available to you as a York University student to help you succeed in your academic journey.

• Learning Skills Services 
• S.N.A.C.K 
• Writing Centre  
• Bethune College Peer Tutoring
• Lassonde Academy

Learning Skills Services 

Attend a virtual or in-person workshop on various academic topics, such as time management, organization, study skills, etc. A new calendar is released each month, and all Markham Campus students can register and attend.  

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S.N.A.C.K 

Student Numeracy Assistance Centre at Keele (SNACK) offers free drop-in tutoring for LA&PS courses involving math, stats, or software like JAVA and Excel. Join Virtually from Markham or visit Keele Campus for in-person sessions.  

Check out the Fall tutoring schedule to get support with your studies!

Writing Centre

Improve your writing skills with individual support, workshops, and resources to enhance academic and professional writing. Book an appointment or explore resources online. Markham Campus students can also visit the in-person center at Keele Campus for additional writing support.  

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Bethune College Peer Tutoring

Bethune College offers Free Peer Tutoring to hep Science and Engineering students understand class concepts better. Check out the Fall schedule to join virtual sessions from Markham Campus or in-person at Keele Campus. Enhance your learning with convenient and accessible support.  

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Lassonde Academy

Computer Science and Software Development, Digital Technologies, and First Year Science students are encouraged to visit the Lassonde Academy to review chemistry, math, physics, computation, and coding concepts.

Access this Support through your eClass.

Markham Campus Academic Success Calendar

Math & Numeracy Support 

Stop by the Instruction and Tutoring Lab at the Markham Campus and attend office hours, Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS), Math Tutoring and Math and Numeracy General Support. 

Please note all sessions are drop in and free to all Markham students.

Meet our Instructors, Grad Students, and PASS Leader

Meet the instructors, tutor and PASS leader who are here to support you in your courses. 

Markham Campus Study Buddy Program

In partnership with Bethune College, Markham students are invited to participate in the Study Buddy Program. This program is designed to help students stay motivated and accountable by pairing them with a study partner. Together, students will share knowledge, build study habits, and support each other in achieving academic goals.

How it Works:

Step 1: Sign Up

Students can enroll in the program by filling out a simple form, sharing their study preferences, courses, and academic goals.

Courses supported in Fall 2024

MATH 1506: Mathematics I for the Biological and Health Sciences

MATH 1013: Applied Calculus I

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Step 2: Pairing Process & Onboarding

Based on the information provided, students are matched with study buddies who share similar goals, course load, and study habits.

Matching will be done by pairs or by groups based on student preferences.

Once the matching is done, students will be invited to attend a mandatory 30-minute onboarding session. Students will learn about the program, how to book their study space, and begin setting their academic goals.

Step 3: Study Sessions

Once paired and students attended their onboarding, study buddies can set up regular study sessions, set shared goals, and keep each other accountable.

After each study session, Study Buddies are asked to complete an attendance sheet.

Study Buddy sessions may be held in-person and/or virtually and should be held once per week. Each study session should be scheduled for at least 50 minutes.