Academic Advising Centre

We offer a variety of services that can help you succeed in your classes, including coaching in the fundamentals (writing, ESL, math, computers, presentation skills, and biology/anatomy), tutoring in specific classes, and workshops on topics such as research and study skills.

Coaching, peer tutoring, and workshops are offered on campus and online through the Teams Platform.

Coaching Lab

The Coaching Lab offers all Algonquin College at CDI College students individual and small group coaching at no charge. The areas of coaching offered are listed below. Choose the subject with which you need support to see more information.

  • Writing
  • ESL
  • Math
  • Computers
  • Presentation skills,
  • Research

 

What Can You Expect in Coaching?

Coaches guide students through subject matter and will not complete students’ work for them.

Students can access support in areas such as the following:

  • Review of concepts
  • Introduction to software
  • Help developing self-editing techniques
  • Clarification of concepts and questions

Students CANNOT receive any of the following types of help from coaches:

  • Editing or proofreading of assignments
  • Completing of assignments
  • Answers to questions in students’ assignments or tests.
  • Do you need help with specific course material? Check out the Peer Tutoring Service.

 

Peer Tutoring

Peer Tutoring Services matches students who are experiencing difficulties in a course with trained student tutors for one-on-one tutoring.

This service is available online and in-person (by request) to all current Algonquin College students.

Looking to become a Peer Tutor?

Looking to become a tutor? We are now accepting peer tutor applications for Spring 2023. The application portal will remain open, and we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis based on demand for tutors in specific programs.

 

Resources and Recorded Workshops

  • Getting Connected at Algonquin College
  • Accessing your student email and Office 365
  • Getting started with MyCampus
  • Getting Started with Teams
  • Office 365 Applications

 

Essential Study Skills