Welcome to the Academic Skills Centre
To make an online or in-person appointment with a staff member, log into Omnivox and click on WC Online under the Student Services heading on the left near the bottom of the menu. Appointments can also be at the centre in 6.D2 (second floor of the library).
Peer tutors are students who help with material for specific courses (math, science, social sciences, career programs, etc.). To make an online or in-person appointment with a Peer Tutor, log into Omnivox and click on WC Online under the Student Services heading on the left near the bottom of the menu. Appointments can also be at the centre in 6.D2 (second floor of the library).
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
Monday-Thursday 8:30-6:30
Friday 8:30-4:30
For an appointment, please visit us in the second floor of the library in 6D.2 or go to dawsoncollege.mywconline.com
Drop-In
Drop-Ins are in person at our offices in 6D.2
Monday-Thursday
11:00-3:00
5:00-6:30
Friday
11:00-3:30
All our services are free and confidential.
