Making the grade: Three ways Durham College’s academic supports help students succeed

Category: Student Experience

From improving your study habits to enhancing your writing skills, Durham College’s Student Academic Learning Services (SALS) is here to help you ace your studies.

SALS supports your academic journey and success from your first day of classes until your graduation so you can achieve your academic goals.

Read on to see some of the services SALS offers all students to promote active and independent learning.

Academic specialists and peer tutors

Our learning specialists support students through individual appointments and group tutorials in core subjects like math, statistics, biology, chemistry, physics, and accounting. Our writing and language specialists are experts in academic writing and the English language. They help students at any stage of the writing process and support students with English as a second or additional language.

Peer tutors are upper-year students who can help their fellow students review and understand previously taught course material.

Interactive learning strategies and writing workshops

Improve your study skills with workshops from SALS on topics like note-taking techniques, time management, and exam preparation strategies. Develop your writing skills and confidence by attending a referencing, grammar or presentation skills workshop. These sessions are designed to provide you with practical skills that can significantly boost your academic performance and decrease stress during exams. Check out our calendar for upcoming workshops.

Online resources

Access our online resources, including learning modules, videos, tip sheets, quizzes, and practice tests for various subjects, whenever you need them. Visit the SALS website for learning resources on academic integrity.  Enrol in any of the SALS ONLINE units through DC Connect to access a range of resources designed to help you excel at your studies.

Explore the full range of supports and services available at SALS.