Learning Assistance Program
Our services
The UVic Learning Assistance Program (LAP) connects you with specialized tutors and learning strategists for one-on-one, personalized learning support.
The following LAP services are available to all UVic students:
- specialized tutor program
- learning strategist program
- study solutions program
- funding
Specialized tutor program
Meet a trained, graduate-level tutor for weekly support on campus or online.
They will help you:
- master course content
- draw on your individual learning strengths
- learn about UVic's departmental standards and expectations for exams and assignments
What to expect:
- regular weekly meetings with your LAP tutor throughout the term
- additional support from LAP coordinators as needed
- access to graduate-level tutors with training in modern learning theory, effective strategies and a strength-based approach
Learning strategist program
The learning strategist program connects you with a trained learning strategist.
They will help you:
- navigate your learning across the semester
- identify and apply your strengths
- develop personalized learning strategies that you can apply to your courses
What to expect:
- regular weekly sessions with your learning strategist to set and meet your academic goals
- learn and personalize evidence-based techniques for time management, reading, writing and test preparation
Study solutions program
The study solutions program provides free drop-in academic support based on your learning strengths and goals.
We can help you with:
- setting and achieving academic goals
- time management
- stress management and exam anxiety
- memory and fluency
- concept mapping
- problem solving
- essay, paper and report writing
Funding
If you are approved for a student loan and have a permanent or chronic disability, you may be eligible for funding to cover the costs of LAP.
Find out what services you are eligible for.
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