Welcome to the Academic Skills Centre
Quick Links
During drop-in times, ASC staff provide quick help in these 15-minute appointments.
- Monday-Friday 1:00pm-3:00pm
- Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-6:00pm
ASC staff help with study skills, time management, essay writing, and English language skills.
Peer tutors are students who help with material for specific courses (math, science, social sciences, career programs, etc.).
Online resources include helpful handouts and videos on a variety of academic topics: check out our Survival Guide to Online Learning and Semester at Glance Planner!
Not sure? Keep reading to explore what the ASC can do for you!
Academic Skills Centre Services
College students often need a little help with their studies. The role of Dawson’s Academic Skills Centre is to help students improve their learning, reading and writing skills. Students can meet with professionals and peer tutors on an individual basis or in small groups.
Helping all Dawson students achieve their goals
Our professional individualized support includes:
- Essay-writing
- Grammar
- Research and documentation
- Time management
- Study skills and note-taking
- Academic reading and critical thinking
- Oral presentations
- Exam preparation
- English Exit Exam preparation
Our peer support includes:
- English language tutoring
- Tutoring for most courses
Our Hours
Online appointments: Log in to our online scheduling system to see our available times.
In-person appointments: 15-minute, drop-in appointments are available in upstairs in the library (2D.6) for students who are visiting the building for classes.
All our services are free and confidential.
