Your winter 2022 exam guide
Numerous in-person and virtual academic and wellness supports are available to students this exam period. Photo by Christopher Manson
Exam season is upon us. Feeling a bit lost or need to talk to someone? Need help writing and researching that final essay? From study groups to mental health supports, here are a number of services and resources to guide you through these last few weeks of the semester.
Your one stop exams guide
- Want to know when your exam is? Need accommodation support? Not sure what to do if you suddenly get sick and miss your exam? The Examinations section of the Undergraduate Student Guide is a great resource that answers all of the questions you may have about exams at Ryerson.
- Check out RU4U, your hub for Ryerson resources and services to help you achieve your personal and academic best.
Academic and study support
- Academic skills workshops
Student Life and Learning Support has many workshops to help you set academic goals, find your motivation, and work on your concentration skills. Students can register through the Learning Support Booking Tool.
- Drop in accommodation support
Are you looking for learning strategy or assistive technology support? STRIVE provides drop-in learning strategies and assistive technology support for all students registered with AAS, in a collaborative group setting.
- Writing and language support
Are you working on essays? Book academic writing help during the first week of exams through the Learning Support Booking Tool.
- Peer academic coaching
Looking to work on your goal setting, time management and other study skills as exams approach? Book a Peer Academic Coaching session with an upper-year student.
- Supported learning groups
If you study better in a group than alone, (google doc) join a drop-in discussion-based study support group (external link) guided by an upper-year student facilitator.
- University Library
From research and citation guides to virtual and onsite academic support, newly renovated and accessible study rooms, laptop loans, subject librarians, and 24/7 access to digital resources, the Library opens early, closes late, is open on weekends and has everything you need to help you ace your exams.
Ryerson Test Centre
Writing an accommodated final test or exam? The Test Centre’s website tells you how to prepare, what to expect and what to bring.
Before going into exams, familiarize yourself with the services the university has available to you! Photo by Christopher Manson
Well-being resources
- Thriving in Action Online
Thriving in Action Online is a comprehensive online library of strategies to thrive in your academic journey. TiAO can help you uncover your strengths, restore motivation and build momentum.
- Counselling
The Centre for Student Development and Counselling (CSDC) offers free, confidential counselling services to students. Specific support for Indigenous and Black-identified students is also available. To book an in-person or virtual appointment, visit the CSDC website.
- Medical Centre
If you get sick or need medical attention, book an appointment at the Ryerson Medical Centre. A limited number of same day appointments are available.
- Academic Consideration Requests (ACR)
If you miss an exam due to an illness or personal/family emergency, submit a request through the ACR portal and contact your instructor.
- Movement Breaks
Don’t have time to hit the gym? Movement Breaks give you the chance to recharge your mind and body during quick moments between study breaks.
Just in case resources
- Exam care packages
On Monday April 11 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Student Life Programs and Student Health and Wellness will be handing out exam care packages to help you focus and relax going into the busiest time of the academic year.
- Stay up to date
For up to date information on events, tips for exam and test prep, insight into student life and fun playlists, follow RU Student Life on Instagram (external link) , Twitter (external link) and TikTok (external link) .
Tri-Mentoring
The Tri-Mentoring Program strives to assist Ryerson’s culturally diverse student body in their pursuit of personal goals, academic achievements and career success, no matter their level of study. Group mentoring community meetings for equity seeking students on campus, as well as career and peer-to-peer mentoring is available.