Study Skills Mentoring

The ULC's Study Skills Mentoring helps students develop their academic habits. For one-on-one help with everything from reading and note-taking to test-taking to time management, students can schedule appointments with one of our peer mentors.

Scheduling an appointment

Refer to the How to Make an Individual Appointment page for detailed instructions.
Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Each appointment lasts about an hour.
Please take the time to review the ULC Appointment Attendance Policy.
Recurring appointments are available. You can request recurring appointments here.

Students scheduling an appointment will choose from one of these options:

General Study Skills
- This option is for students who would like help in more than one area or for students don't know which of the other options to choose. In most cases, students who choose this option will work with a peer mentor to determine which particular study skills they should develop.
Reading and Note-taking
- Students who choose this option will work with a mentor on strategies for effective reading and note-taking, including but not limited to effective surface reading (or "previewing"), active reading and listening, annotating a text, and paraphrasing.
Testing Strategies
- Students who choose this option will work with a mentor on such topics as dealing with test anxiety, developing an effective study routine, growth mindset, moving beyond memorization for deeper learning, and self-testing (or "retrieval").
Time Management
- Students who choose this option will work with a mentor on developing a manageable weekly schedule, setting realistic goals, and combating procrastination, among other important time management habits. Recurring appointments are encouraged.