This 3-day event will take place online. A Zoom link that can be used for all sessions will be sent to registrants.

Whether you’re prepping for midterms, writing an essay, or dealing with procrastination, the Student Learning Commons is here to help. Join us for this three-part workshop series to recharge your academic success! On all 3 days, connect with other SFU students who are working towards success. You’re not alone in needing a recharge to face the challenges of university.

Tuesday, June 7, 3:30pm — 5:00pm, Online via Zoom 
Time Management: Discover time management strategies to build better habits

Wednesday, June 8, 3:30pm — 5:00pm, Online via Zoom 
Research & Writing: Unlock tips for researching and writing university-level papers

Thursday, June 9, 3:30-5:00 pm, Online via Zoom 
Study Strategies: Maximize your effectiveness in lectures, reading, and studying

The Summer Recharge program is based on the Fall Getting Ready for Academic Success workshops. As a bonus, after the Recharge live sessions you’ll be provided with access to the Getting Ready for Academic Success Canvas course as a way to reconnect with the materials shared during the workshops. 

If you attend all three sessions, you are eligible to receive Co-Curricular Record credit for your participation. 

Technology requirements: Reliable internet, speakers, and mic. Webcam strongly recommended.

Questions? For more information about Recharge Your Academic Success, please contact learning-commons@sfu.ca.

Effective argumentation is a core requirement of many writing assignments across the disciplines. Yet it isn't always clear what an academic argument is or how you should write one. In this 50-minute session, you'll learn the particular rules governing academic argumentation. This workshop will also introduce a number of templates that you can use to clearly and effectively structure and defend your written arguments. This live session may be recorded for later use.

Have you been asked to write a critical analysis but aren't sure how to approach it? Each discipline has its own requirements, but some common strategies can help. This workshop begins with a refresher about effective reading and summarizing, then shows you how to employ critical questions to help you transition from summary to analysis. This live session may be recorded for later use.

This 50 minute session takes a time management approach to the writing process. It is intended to help you break your writing up into steps and get started. It will also introduce useful writing tools such as the assignment calculator and the pomodoro technique. This live session may be recorded for later use.

Congratulations--you've drafted your paper! What's next? This workshop overviews a technique of revising higher-order concerns, then looking at the finer details of your piece. You'll also learn more about common errors that can trip up even strong writers. This live session may be recorded for later use.

Do you feel that you are not getting enough benefit from the time you invest in your readings?  This workshop will cover how to effectively learn from various types of readings (textbook, journal article, online source) with a variety of academic purposes in mind (test prep, paper writing, discussion).  This live session may be recorded for later use.

This 3-day event will take place online. A Zoom link that can be used for all sessions will be sent to registrants.

Whether you’re prepping for midterms, writing an essay, or dealing with procrastination, the Student Learning Commons is here to help. Join us for this three-part workshop series to recharge your academic success! On all 3 days, connect with other SFU students who are working towards success. You’re not alone in needing a recharge to face the challenges of university.

Tuesday, June 7, 3:30pm — 5:00pm, Online via Zoom 
Time Management: Discover time management strategies to build better habits

Wednesday, June 8, 3:30pm — 5:00pm, Online via Zoom 
Research & Writing: Unlock tips for researching and writing university-level papers

Thursday, June 9, 3:30-5:00 pm, Online via Zoom 
Study Strategies: Maximize your effectiveness in lectures, reading, and studying

The Summer Recharge program is based on the Fall Getting Ready for Academic Success workshops. As a bonus, after the Recharge live sessions you’ll be provided with access to the Getting Ready for Academic Success Canvas course as a way to reconnect with the materials shared during the workshops. 

If you attend all three sessions, you are eligible to receive Co-Curricular Record credit for your participation. 

Technology requirements: Reliable internet, speakers, and mic. Webcam strongly recommended.

Questions? For more information about Recharge Your Academic Success, please contact learning-commons@sfu.ca.

Discover evidence-based exam preparation strategies that will help you succeed on your final exams. Learn how to approach various test formats and types of questions, plus the basics of alleviating exam anxiety. This live session may be recorded for later use.

Let's Talk! is a weekly English conversation group that gives multilingual students an opportunity outside of class to improve their English conversation skills, learn strategies for academic success, and have fun meeting people.

Participants will develop their conversation and listening skills through a variety of topics, such as stereotypes, slang and idioms, social media, Canadian and global culture, presentation skills, pronunciation, and story-telling.

This opportunity is recognized on the Co-Curricular Record (CCR), an official university document that tracks your co-curricular involvement at SFU. Learn more about the Co-Curricular Record.