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Subject-Specific Academic Resources

Student Academic Success Services provides support in learning and writing across disciplines, to all students. This list is intended to complement this broad-ranging support with academic resources more closely tied to specific subjects. 

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General Academic Support

  • Tutoring opportunities are available for all student-athletes enrolled at Queen’s University through Athletics & Recreation by contacting the Coordinator, Athlete Services. This service is FREE for all varsity-athletes who are included on the team eligibility certificate. 

  • Tutors are available for most first-year courses. Upper-year course tutoring availability will depend on the course. Contact gaels.tutor@queensu.ca  or the Athletics website for more information or to request a tutor. 

  • This program offers first year students the opportunity to be matched with a knowledgeable upper year mentor who will provide one-on-one support throughout the academic year. First year students can register for Q Success 

  • Upper year students who would like to request a mentor can apply for the Student Experience Office’s peer mentorship program. 

  • The QUIC provides support for International Students in many ways. In addition to International Student Advising and lots of social activities, they provide a number of academic support services. They run an Academic English Writing Skills clinic and a weekly English Conversation Group, and host SASS workshops in academic skills. The Intercultural Awareness Certificate is also a great experience for all students looking to develop their intercultural skills. Check the QUIC Events Calendar for dates and times. 

Arts & Science

  • Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) peer tutoring is a student-organized service that partners student tutors with those looking for a tutor in a variety of Arts and Science courses. Bursaries are available for students in financial need. Questions regarding tutoring can be directed to academics@asus.queensu.ca. Sign up by visiting ASUS' website.  

  • Peer Academic Support Services (PASS) is a volunteer service that eases the transition into university and promotes academic success. Peer Advisors address issues such as scheduling, plan requirements, SOLUS, and course selection in confidential, non-judgmental advising sessions. PASS is located on the First Floor of Dunning Hall and is available Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. No appointment necessary. 

Departmental Resources

  • Biochemistry Peer Assistance Program: A program where undergraduate students can get advice from upper year students who are currently in, and understand the demands of, the program is available to all biochem students. 

  • Peer tutoring services are subject to availability and can be requested through the department. Email lifesci@queensu.ca or biochem@queensu.ca, tell them for which course(s) you require a tutor, and they will send you a list of potential tutors. You and the tutor will discuss your needs and their payment. 

  • Occasionally, the LifeSci/BCHM student council runs informal, drop-in academic support sessions. 

  • ECON 110/111/112 has a free help centre staffed by MA/PhD TAs, 4 days per week in DUN227.  The schedule is posted on the Economics website and in the onQ pages for the courses. The room seats about 20 comfortably and often there are two TAs working. They are all trained to ‘teach’ the gaps or go over the potentially confusing aspects of the principles course. 

  • SASS resource: Math Problem Solving 

  • Queen’s University Library research by subject: Economics

  • The Film & Media Studies department website includes course offerings/descriptions, events & workshops calendars, and other resources. 

  • For information on undergraduate approvals or for academic advising, email undergraduatefilm@queensu.ca or call 613-533-2178. 

  • How to apply to receive course credit for an internship (FILM 395) 

  • Queen’s University Library research by subject: Film and Media

  • Geology Help Centre (first floor of Bruce Wing in Miller Hall); student-run peer support, based on availability of peer volunteers

  • Department resource page (course and degree requirements, field trip fees/equipment, Miller club)

  • Queen’s University Library research by subject: Geological Sciences 

Arabic 
Chinese 
German 
Hebrew 
Italian 
Japanese 
Indigenous Studies 
Linguistics 
Portuguese 
Spanish 

  • Philosophy resources (dictionaries, encyclopedias, summaries, indexes, reviews, philosophical texts) 

  • Queen’s University Library research by subject: Philosophy 

Smith Engineering

Smith Commerce

  • The Commerce Society (ComSoc) provides a peer-based service called BrainTrust. This service provides academic support, providing one-to-one tutoring and exam review sessions. For more information email braintrust.tutor@gmail.com

  • Queen’s University Library research guide by subject: Business 

Nursing

  • For information on tutoring services and TA support for Nursing courses, contact Barb Bolton, Undergraduate Academic Advisor.

  • Queen’s University Library research guide by subject: Nursing 

Kinesiology and Health Studies