Meet with a Learning Strategist
Our schedule for the Sept-Dec 2026 term is below, starting the week of Sept. 14th.
You can book an online or in-person appointment with the links below, or else drop by our office room 151a, in the Library Learning Commons during these times.
If the above times don’t work for you, please e-mail learning@uvic.ca to schedule a session.
Service details
Appointment format
From September – April, we encourage you to book an appointment through the links above, you can indicate online or in-person through the booking link.
You are also welcome to try dropping by our office room 151a during the times listed above, and our Learning Strategist will be happy to help you if they aren’t already working with another student.
From May – August, study solutions appointments are available by request, please email learning@uvic.ca.
Location
If you’d like to meet in person, head to room 151a (McPherson Library Learning Commons, main floor), link to map here
What is Study Solutions?
Study Solutions is a free learning strategist service for all UVic Students. Learning Strategists support students to develop their own personalized strategies to achieve academic success and their unique goals. Meet with a Learning Strategist to discuss time management & organization, note-taking, studying/test prep, and reading & writing tasks.
What does a learning strategist do?
Learning strategists provide one-on-one support to students to identify learning strengths and apply strategies to boost academic success and efficiency.
What You Can Expect
We consider you the expert in your own learning. You know how you learn, and the strategies that have worked in your academic life… and what hasn’t!
A learning strategist listens and supports you in selecting the best strategies for the challenges you experience.
This is what we can do:
- Provide individualized support based on your unique learning needs and situation
- Help you set and work towards academic goals
- Suggest research-based learning strategies
- Celebrate your strengths & academic accomplishments
Topics We Can Assist You With
- Time management
- Exam prep
- Post-secondary level reading and writing
- Notetaking
- Motivation and procrastination
- Transition from high-school or college to university
- Learning difficulties
- Academic stress
- Working in groups
- Thesis completion
- Managing course work loads