11 Academic Support and Resources

Academic resources are available in many places.

The Internet has a plethora of academic resources available to students, including lessons, tutorials, practice quizzes, and more. Each post-secondary institution will have academic resources available to students. This includes academic advising, workshops, tutorials, writing support desks, tutoring, and other supports. Look into what resources are available at your school.

How to Know What Supports are Right for You

Who needs academic help?

• Everyone can benefit from academic help as it looks different for every student.

Where can you find academic help?

• Every post-secondary institution provides some form of academic help or support to students. Look into what resources are available at your school by looking at the your school’s online webpages. Some services that are common across campuses are:
  • The Library
    • Your library is a source for much more than books! Check out your library’s website for information on what services they offer (e.g., writing support, statistics help, research guidance, etc.)
  • Academic or Student Success offices
  • Accessibility offices
  • Tutoring, Mentoring, and Group Study programs
• Many academic resources are already available for free online, on forums, and on YouTube. Simply search your questions or the subject area online, and you likely will find many supplemental resources that can help support you.
• Reach out to your professor or course instructor through email or during their office hours. They are there to help you and support your learning. Your professors can help explain concepts to you, help you find other resources and support, or set up tutorial sessions with their TA’s or GA’s.

Free Academic Support Sites

Students Helping Students

• Students Helping Students is a website with a goal of providing advice and tips to better help students overcome their online learning/studying challenges. It is achieved by making learning more accessible by providing resources for all students to use, no matter the degree or circumstance.

The Learning Portal

• The Learning Portal provides shared access to resources from all Ontario Colleges. There are various “hubs” for students to access through their web-browsers, such as learning online, study skills, digital skills, and more.

Khan Academy

• Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Join as a “Learner” to get personalized help with what you’re studying or to learn something completely new

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