The Academic Success Centre (ASC) provides support to help students achieve their academic goals through learner-focused programs and resources.  We support student success by promoting learning skill development through peer-to-peer engagement and opportunities for individual academic growth. The ASC aims to improve the academic experience for all students, regardless of their year, program, academic standing or whether they are on-campus, remote, or online.

Supporting you & your students

The ASC offers:

• Easy access to Memorial’s academic supports & services
• Learner Success programming, including web resources and workshops on academic skill development topics such as time management, study strategies, and exam preparation
• Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL), a course-integrated academic support program that offers peer-led group study sessions designed to help students succeed in challenging courses

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How can the ASC help?

Student Referrals

Students can be referred to the ASC for:

• Online learning skills resources to help manage common academic challenges.
• Workshops and strategy sessions on topics such as time management, study skills, and exam preparation.
• Centralized access and assistance navigating Memorial's academic supports and services.

Students can be referred to succeed@mun.ca to get in touch with us directly for guidance and assistance with connecting to the academic support(s) they may need.

Customized Resources and Workshops

To situate the development of learning skills within the classroom, we offer the option of workshops or resources that can be customized by request to meet particular course or student needs.  

Tailored workshops or brief presentations can be delivered in person or online.  Workshops and web or print resources can be developed on topics such as time management, study skills, exam preparation, group work, and communication.  Examples of previous sessions and resources are listed below.

Time Management Understanding your Syllabus Planning your Semester Setting SMART Goals Overcoming Procrastination	Group Work & Communication Presenting like a Pro Working Well in Groups Group Work: Goals, Roles & Ground Rules Communicating with your Instructor
Study Skills Note-taking Essentials Study Skills 101 SQ4R Study Strategy Avoiding Study Traps Bouncing Back from an Academic Setback Gaining Academic Confidence Understanding & Coping with Math Anxiety	Test & Exam Preparation Test-taking strategies  Creating an Exam Study Plan The Art of Writing Exams Decoding Exams Exam Preparation Strategies Managing Exam Stress After-the-Exam Reflection

To request a customized workshop or resource, please contact us at succeed@mun.ca.

Peer-Assisted Learning

The Academic Success Centre’s Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) is an academic support program based on the Supplemental Instruction (SI) model.  PAL is a non-remedial, course-integrated approach to learning that supports students’ academic success by combining “what to learn” with “how to learn.”  PAL consists of regularly scheduled, out-of-class group study sessions driven by students’ needs.  Sessions are facilitated by trained peer leaders who utilize active learning techniques and collaborative activities to foster peer-to-peer interaction in small groups. More information can be found in the PAL Instructor FAQs.

Instructors interested in PAL are encouraged to contact us for more information about participating in the program.