Fall 2023 Workshops and Webinar Series

The Fall 2023 Academic Workshop and Webinar Series are free in-person and online sessions for students, aiming to improve fundamental academic skills for graduate and undergraduate students.  The classes are offered throughout the Fall 2023 semester and are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors from the International Education Centre, the Centre for Academic Advising and Student Success, and the University Library.

Please register below:

Date: September 25th

Time: 2:00-3:30 pm

Instructor: Sarah Jacques

Location: Seton Annex 102 (the International Education Centre classroom, No.10 on the map)

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Date: September 26th

Time: 2:00-3:30 pm

Instructor: Lisa Crowell

Location: Seton 501 (No.5 on the map)

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Date: September 27th

Time: 2:00-3:30 pm

Instructor: Sarah Jacques

Location: Seton Annex 102 (the International Education Centre classroom, No.10 on the map)

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Date: October 2nd

Time: 1:30-3:00 pm

Instructor: Kydra Mayhew

Location: Seton Annex 102 (the International Education Centre classroom, No.10 on the map)

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Date: October 3rd

Time: 1:30-3:00 pm

Instructor: Lisa Crowell

Location: Seton Academic Centre 501 (No. 5 on the map)

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Date: October 11th

Time: 2:00-3:30 pm

Instructor: James Jollymore

Location: Seton Annex 102 (the International Education Centre classroom, No.10 on the map)

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Date: October 19th

Time: 2:00-3:30 pm

Instructor: Lisa Crowell

Location: Online Synchronous

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Date: October 24th

Time: 10:30-12:00 am

Instructor: Sarah Jacques

Location: Online Synchronous

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Date: October 26th

Time: 2:00-3:30 pm

Instructor: Lisa Crowell

Location: Online Synchronous

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Date: November 1st

Time: 2:00-3:30 pm

Instructor: James Jollymore

Location: Seton Annex 102 (the International Education Centre classroom, No.10 on the map)

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Date: November 16th

Time: 2:00-3:30 pm

Instructor: Lisa Crowell

Location: Seton Annex 102 (the International Education Centre classroom, No.10 on the map)

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Date: November 20th

Time: 2:00-3:30 pm

Instructor: Sarah Jacques

Location: Seton Annex 102 (the International Education Centre classroom, No.10 on the map)

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Date: November 28th

Time: 10:00-11:30 am

Instructor: James Jollymore

Location: Online Synchronous

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Date: November 29th

Time: 2:00-3:30 pm

Instructor: James Jollymore

Location: Online Synchronous

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Academic Support for International Students

We want to see you succeed! In addition to offering our international students free assignment and language support, our highly competent and informed English for Academic Preparation instructors have put together a comprehensive set of academic resources that you can access at any time. These have been developed to assist international students with their transition to the Canadian classroom and in response to their vast array of writing needs.

Need any help with grammar, listening, reading and speaking skills?  Wish to polish your assignments with regard to sentence-level writing, such as grammar and punctuation, and navigating the transition to writing in an academic context? Meet with our EAP instructors.

1. Individual Appointments

    • 30-minute appointments
    • Work with EAP instructors on language skills or class assignments

2. Workshops

    • 30-60 minute skill-based sessions
    • Delivered by qualified instructors

3. Study Groups

    • Academic skills
    • Facilitated by EAP instructors

How to Prepare for an Appointment:

  • Email a copy of your assignment sheet, course outline or any other related documents to give the tutor an idea of assignment expectation.
  • Email a copy of your work to be reviewed before your appointment.
  • Come with questions and what you need assistance with.
  • Understand that the tutor is going to work with you; we are not an editing service.

Note: students are permitted 1 appointment per week, based on instructors’ availability.

  • Important Academic Terminology
  • Differentiating Between MSVU Writing Assignments
  • Interpreting Assignment Instructions
  • Academic Integrity and Citation
  • Parts of an Essay
  • Paraphrasing and Summarizing
  • Registering for Winter 2023 Courses