Attending an Academic Prep Session is a great way to receive strategies, tips, and tricks on the topics of academic writing and integrity, effective textbook reading and note-taking, study skills and exam prep, and time management. Please select "Webinars" from the menu on the left-hand side of this page or click here to access these sessions.

Tutoring is regular instruction or review aimed at students to help promote independence and academic success. Our tutors have content knowledge, a desire to help others, and a positive outlook. Tutors are not homework machines, miracle workers, or your instructor. Tutoring is a two-way street where you are required to play an active role in engaging with what you're learning. As a Lakehead University student, you can access tutoring in two ways:

1. Lakehead University offers free group tutoring in major program areas for years 1-2 of many programs. This means that the tutor will be able to answer most questions from a variety of courses within a program area. Group tutoring takes place in the Academic Support Zone and is run on a drop-in basis. NOTE: During the 2020-2021 school year, tutoring services are offered remotely through Zoom. You may access the link to each session via mySuccess.
2. Students who want a course tutor or private tutoring can hire tutors from the Tutor Registry. Students make their own arrangements regarding the schedule and payment with the tutor. The tutor registry can be accessed at mysuccess.lakeheadu.ca

The tutoring schedule can be accessed via mySuccess.

All tutoring takes place in the Academic Support Zone (Orillia OR 1013 - first floor of the Residence Building; Thunder Bay LI 2004 - second floor of the Chancellor Paterson Library). Everyone is welcome in the Zone.  Outside of the times when academic supports are being offered, the Zone is an excellent place for quiet study.  Stop by and check it out! 

NOTE: During the 2020-2021 school year, tutoring services are offered remotely through Zoom. You may access the link to each session via mySuccess. The ASZ is closed for student use.

We are here to help you from the planning to the publishing stage of your assignment! We are not an editing service, but we are here to guide you! Our writing coaches can help with the following:

• discover what you're trying to say and how to say it
• develop an argument
• structure of your paper
• organization of ideas
• proper referencing and citation and provide resources for you
• self-editing skills 

One-to-one writing support is available through the Academic Support Zone by booking an appointment online at mysuccess.lakeheadu.ca with a Writing Coach. It is best to book an appointment well in advance of a due date. Writing appointments are designed to teach you skills, not edit your paper, and you need time to apply what you've learned! 

You can also access a variety of writing resources in our Resource Library below.

The Academic Support Zone is where Lakehead's free academic supports take place. Everyone is welcome in the Zone.  Outside of the times when academic supports are being offered, the Zone is an excellent place for quiet study.  Stop by and check it out!

Thunder Bay - second floor of the Chancellor Patterson library (LI 2004)

Orillia - first floor of the Residence Building (OR 1013)

NOTE: During the 2020-2021 school year, writing services are offered remotely through Zoom. The ASZ is closed for student use.

Are you unhappy with your grades? Are you not achieving the grades you need to meet your long-term goals? A Student Success Advisor can help you develop an action plan to help you get back on track. This plan can help you develop each of the skills listed below. 

Academic Support

• Transitioning to university
• Time management: learn how to manage your time effectively by prioritizing, scheduling, and handling procrastination
• Goal setting: set manageable long-term and short-term goals with a plan on how to achieve them
• Studying for exams: understand different exam formats ad how to write them, create a study plan
• Note taking: learn proven note-taking strategies to help you develop effective study habits

Career Counselling

• Career exploration: work with an Advisor utilizing different tools to explore career paths that may be of interest to you
• Job search skills and mock interviews
• Assistance with creating/modifying a cover letter and resume

Co-op Advisor Meeting

• Questions regarding co-op program
• Assistance with application and job search
• Employability skills

Student Engagement

• Student Ambassador Program
• EXCEL Leadership Certificate
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Co-curricular Record
• Orientation

You can book an appointment with a Student Success Advisor by logging into the mySuccess portal. Once you login, select "Student Success Appointments" on the left-hand side. Review the online schedule and choose a time that fits your schedule. We look forward to helping you achieve your academic potential! 

Please use the following instructions to access the AIM training modules:

1. Please go to http://mycourselink.lakeheadu.ca/

2. Log into MyCourselink using your Lakehead username and password.

3. Under the "Support" menu on the right-hand side of your screen, click the "Self-Registration" link.

4. Click the "Academic Integrity Matters (AIM)" link and complete the self-registration.

5. Complete the modules and then download your certificate of completion. (Note: your certificate make take up to 5 minutes to appear after successful completion).

Visit lakeheadu.ca/onlinelearning for a comprehensive list of resources to assist you.