The Learning Assistance Program Orientation
The LAP is a Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) program that supports educational success by connecting students with specialized tutors and learning strategists. The LAP provides one-to-one, specialized, and personalized academic support.
Orientation is an essential piece of the LAP Process! The purpose of this orientation is to welcome you to our program and give you an opportunity to ask questions. There is no cost associated with the orientation meeting and it usually takes about 30 minutes.
For students who haven’t used LAP before, you must complete a free orientation.
How Does Orientation Work?
Orientation is delivered by an LAP Coordinator in a group-based setting, remotely via Zoom. The group-based model means that you will be attending an online orientation meeting with other new LAP students.
You are welcome to keep your camera off throughout the session. You can also enter questions you may have into the chat if you don’t feel comfortable speaking.
When Are Group-Based Orientation Sessions?
The Second Semester (January-April 2025) group-based orientation schedule includes:
January
Tuesday, January 7- 9:30-10:30am
Thursday, January 9- 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday, January 14- 9:30-10:30am
Thursday, January 16- 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday, January 21- 9:30-10:30am
Thursday, January 23- 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday, January 28- 9:30-10:30am
Thursday, January 30- 3:30-4:30pm
February
Tuesday, February 4- 9:30-10:30am
Thursday, February 6- 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday, February 11- 9:30-10:30am
Thursday, February 13- 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday, February 18- 9:30-10:30am
Thursday, February 20- 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday, February 25- 9:30-10:30am
Thursday, February 27- 3:30-4:30pm
March
Tuesday, March 4- 9:30-10:30am
Thursday, March 6- 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday, March 11- 9:30-10:30am
Thursday, March 13- 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday, March 18- 9:30-10:30am
Thursday, March 20- 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday, March 25- 9:30-10:30am
Thursday, March 27- 3:30-4:30pm
New LAP students must complete the LAP orientation.
We cannot connect you with a tutor or learning strategist until your orientation is complete.
To confirm that you have completed orientation, you will be prompted to submit a post-orientation reflection (link and QR code is provided at the end of each group-orientation session).
What if I can’t attend any of the scheduled group-orientations?
If you are unable to attend a group-based orientation, please book a one-to-one orientation meeting using the link provided here:
Can I review the information included in the orientation before and after the session?
Absolutely! Please feel free to review our Orientation Guide using the link provided here: