Learning Support (SLLS)

Student Life and Learning Support (SLLS) helps you get the most out of your university experience by providing learning support, leadership opportunities, peer mentoring, social connections, and activities. Learning supports are available for all full-time and part-time students, including the Chang school.

What's Available?

Math and Computer Science Support

Math and Computer Science Support helps you strengthen your skills through focused 15-30 minute tutoring sessions offered online or in hybrid format. Our experienced tutors provide course-specific support and flexible learning options to help you succeed in your Math and Computer Science courses.

To book an appointment:

Review the list of courses supported on the (google doc) Math & Computer Science Tutoring Schedule (external link)
Visit the SLLS booking portal → choose Math Support.
Select your preferred appointment format:

Online Tutoring
Hybrid Tutoring (choose either in-person or online)

Peer Academic Coaching

Meet with a Peer Academic Coach to create study plans, and work on time management, focus, motivation, strategic reading, exam preparation, and note-taking.

To book an appointment, visit the SLLS booking portal.

Supported Learning Groups

Supported Learning Groups meet throughout the week to discuss course-specific topics in a peer-to-peer learning environment, to support your academic success. Appointments are available virtually on Zoom, or in-person. In-person sessions take place in the SLC 4th floor. Please check the schedule for updated session times.

Learning Skills Appointments

Learning skills appointments are offered by TMU's Academic Engagement Specialist in the Spring/Summer semester and by referral. These appointments help you improve skills such as time management, motivation, focus, presentations and more.

 Email Meera Govindasamy at meera.govindasamy@torontomu.ca to book an appointment.

Study Lounge & Low Sensory Hours

The Study Lounge is located at SLC 451, and provides you with a quiet space to work and study. It also offers low-sensory study hours with dim lighting, fidget items, snacks, and Peer Academic Coaching. Check the schedule for updated hours.

Workshops

Learning Support workshops are focused around a variety of topics related to writing, language, study skills, and transition support, to help you succeed.

TMU Tutor Match

TMU Tutor Match helps qualified students find paid work as tutors. It also supports students who are looking for individualized and course specific support by helping them find and hire a tutor.

 Please email slls@torontomu.ca if you have any questions.

Writing & Language Support

Individual appointments are available in-person and online. Writing appointments provide one-on-one support at any stage in the writing process. You can discuss your writing, ask questions, and get thoughtful, critical feedback that will help you move forward.
There are 1-on-1 appointments available specifically for:

English language speaking and listening practice
Grammar/supported self-editing
Academic writing
Oral presentation practice

Conversational Connections

A program that supports students who use English as an additional language, where they get paired with a volunteer aged 60+ to practice their conversational English skills one-on-one while gaining an appreciation of intergenerational differences.

English Language Test Prep Sessions

One-on-one support for students preparing for a standardized English language assessment, e.g. IELTS, CELPIP.

Writing & Language Weekly Group Sessions and Non-Credit Classes

Weekly group sessions are designed to help students develop their writing and English language speaking skills through the Essay 101 group, English conversation group, and the English Communication Support classes.

Graduate Student Support

SLLS offers services for Master's or PhD students. You can book individual appointments to discuss research papers, grant applications, thesis and dissertations or join one of the programs listed below.

Coffee and Writing Group

A weekly group for graduate students wishing to have a quiet environment where they are supported through their writing blocks with prompts from a skilled writing coach.

Write-a-Thon

The Write-a-thon will provide a quiet and productive writing environment for participants to focus on their writing projects. Great for making a dent on a dissertation or MRP, or even a piece meant for publication. We will set writing goals as a group and write in timed intervals. Additionally, graduate-level writing support will be available to support participants. Offered toward the end of Winter semester.