Lakehead University Students

Welcome to the Learning Assistance Centre



The Learning Assistance Centre has a dual role. The office provides academic support for students and coordinates services for students with disabilities.

Students are welcomed and encouraged to drop in during our office hours. Appointments are required for many of our services. We are located in SC0003 (tunnel level of the Student Centre).

Academic Assistance
  • Academic support for students through workshops and tutoring.  The Centre helps students to succeed in their academic studies at Lakehead by complementing the lectures, tutorials, laboratories, practical sessions and personal help provided by Lakehead's professors.
Services for Students with Disabilities
  • The Centre coordinates services and accommodations for students with disabilities.  Academic accommodations are provided on the basis of documentation of a disability.  All students must meet the essential learning outcomes for a course or program of study.  It is the responsibility of students to make arrangements for the Centre's services.

Top Ten Tips for Academic Success

  1. Manage your time.
    Use a semester calendar to record all due dates of assignments, tests, etc.
    Do weekly "to do" lists.  Do daily "to do" lists.
    Plan for two hours of study time for each hour of class.
  2. Attend every class.
    Consider going to university as you would a job.  Attend.  Be on time.
    Be prepared. Read the chapter before class. Review notes from previous lectures.
  3. Read related material before class.
    Survey the chapter before beginning to read.
    Read actively, underline the main points.  Ask yourself questions as you read. Summarize the main ideas. Try to restate the information in your own words.
    Be focussed.
    Read 10 pages at a time, then take a break. The best break is a short 5 to 10 minute walk.
  4. Take good notes.
    Be attentive. Think about what is being said.
    Recognize important information. Listen for key words.
    Use abbreviations and write quickly.
    Rewrite your notes after class, neatly. Review your notes regularly.
  5. Start assignments as soon as they are given.
    Break larger assignments into smaller, manageable tasks.
  6. Study until you understand.
    Study during the time when you are most alert. Be focussed.
    Use as many senses as possible. (read, write, recite)
    Study over a period of time, the distributed practice gets the information into long term memory.
  7. Get help when you need it.
    Seek help early. Form a study group. Get tutoring.
    Attend workshops.
    Meet with your professors or teaching assistants.
  8. Have a positive attitude.
    Reward yourself as you complete assignments.
    Persevere.
  9. Get a good night's sleep. Exercise. Eat healthily.
    Get a good night's sleep (7 to 8 hours).
    A good sleep pattern is linked to increased cognitive functioning, better memory, less depression and better weight management.
  10. Set achievable goals for yourself.  Write the steps you will take to achieve the goals.
    Write down the goals. Post them where you can see them daily.
    Have immediate goals, short-mid-term goals, and long-range goals.
    eg.  I will strengthen my essay writing skills.  
          I will attend the essay writing workshops
          I will achieve an A in my Biology mid-term.
          I will study two hours for each hour in class.
          I will review my notes three times a week.
          I will attend tutoring sessions.
          I will complete my degree in nursing with honours.
Office Information
Mon, Thur, & Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm (& 5:00 to 7:00pm from September to March).
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
SC 0003
Phone: (807) 343-8047
Fax: (807) 346-7733
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