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Note on Exam Help: we cannot help with content/answers for final exams or take-home essay exams, but we can help with general strategies for exams (test-taking, studying, grammar, etc.).

 

For Fall 2021, appointments with Learning Strategists are offered in-person or online.

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Who can book an appointment?

Appointments are available to students taking

• any credit course
• Academic Upgrading courses
• LEAP (Language Education for Academic Purposes) courses
• Massage Therapy courses
• Funeral Service courses
• Personal Fitness Trainer courses

 

How often can I book?

You can meet with a Learning Strategist as many times per semester as you like. 
However!

• Maximum number of appointments per day = 1
• Maximum number of appointments per week = 2
• You cannot have more than 2 bookings in the system at any given time.

In-person or online appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Our office closes at 4:30 p.m., but students have an option to book an online appointment from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Last appointment is at 5 p.m.)

 

I've booked an appointment, so what happens now?

After booking an appointment, you will automatically receive an email confirming your booking and providing some additional information.

In-person appointments are held in EL2100 (in the Riddell Library & Learning Centre).

Online appointments use Google Meet. We will send an email with the online meeting room link to your MRU email account the day of your appointment (at least 5 minutes before the appointment start time).

 

What if I need to cancel?

• Cancel at least 2 hours before your appointment, or it counts as a no-show. Please give us as much notice as possible so we can serve other students.
• Use the link provided in the confirmation email to cancel.
• If you have 2 no-shows, you will be unable to book further appointments until the next semester.

 

What should I have ready for my appointment?

Please have your assignment instructions ready so you can share them with the Learning Strategist during the appointment.

Appointments for help with writing:

• You do not need to have a complete draft ready! We can often help more if you come at an earlier stage in the writing process (e.g., when you have a rough outline, or a couple of body paragraphs written).
• We won't edit your paper, but we can definitely help you learn how to edit your own writing more effectively!

Appointments for help with exams:

• We can discuss useful test-taking strategies for different types of exam questions (e.g., multiple choice, problem-solving, short answer, essay).
• If you are working on an exam (e.g., take-home exam), we cannot look at or provide feedback about your answers.

 

(Please note, a 30-minute appointment does not replace a 75-minute workshop.)

 

Want some strategies now? Check out our resources page for tips and tools you can access online.