Adapting to a new learning environment like university can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Connect with peers and learn the skills and knowledge you need to succeed through tutoring & coaching services available here at UBC – free for students!
General Services
AMS Tutoring
The Alma Mater Society (AMS) provides a tutoring service that helps first and second year students gain the skills and support they need to tackle their coursework confidently.
- Covers content from 100/200 level BIOL, CHEM, COMM, CPSC, ECON, MATH, PHYS, PSYC courses and more
- Group tutoring is free for all students, while private tutoring is paid
- Students can drop in during open hours without an appointment to attend a group session or schedule one-on-one time with tutors
UBC Centre for Accessibility
Provides disability-related accommodation and programming initiatives that removes barriers for students with disabilities and ongoing medical conditions. Accommodations include:
- Alternate format materials and assistive technology
- Note-taking support, real-time captioning, or ASL interpreting
- Exam accommodations such as additional time or a private, distraction-reduced space
Students must meet with an Accessibility advisor to register for the service and discuss the kind of accommodations they might need.
For Varsity Students
Varsity Team Academic Coaches
Provides comprehensive information regarding academic support, eligibility, sport medicine, mental health, and nutrition through their Student Athlete Portal. Coaches can help with:
- Understanding your course syllabi and grade tracking
- Exam preparation and essay structures
- Managing athletics with academics (particularly with competition travel)
For Indigenous Students
Indigenous Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program (IURMP)
Indigenous undergraduate students will have the opportunity to be paired with a faculty member to gain insight on academic research at UBC. Students will:
- Meet and connect with fellow Indigenous undergraduate students
- Have access to workshops and other learning opportunities
- Have the opportunity to contribute to research of their interest
By Faculty
Arts Peer Academic Coaches (APAC)
Connect with upper-year students that will coach you through your academic goals. Coaches can help with:
- Study strategies
- Time management techniques
- Ways to approach academic tasks
- Campus involvement opportunities
Make an appointment online to get started or view their drop-in hours.
Commerce Undergraduate Society (CUS)
Provides information regarding student life and resources for academic concerns:
- Submit academic-related issues to their Academic Grievances submission box
- Or, request a meeting with a VP Academic for general academic advice!
Office of Student Academic Services (OSAS)
Here for any questions about your undergraduate degree and other related resources.
- Available for drop-in at the Henry Angus Building, Room 165 or through their virtual office
- Online request forms available for questions about academic concession, credits, etc
Make an appointment or view their drop-in hours through the OSAS website.
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
Free group study sessions led by PASS Leaders (senior undergraduate students) to complement what you learn in lectures. PASS Leaders can help with:
- Understanding course content on a deeper level
- Testing course knowledge prior to tests and exams
- Developing transferable study skills
- Meeting other Sauder students
Sauder Communication Development of Programs
A series of resources for Sauder students such as:
- One-on-one writing appointments with the Canaccord Learning Commons Writing Coach
- Free weekly public speaking and impromptu speaking workshops
- English Conversation Circles that are casual and friendly weekly discussion sessions for students to practice conversational English
- Workshops to practice comprehensive professional communication etiquette
Note: The Canaccord Learning Commons is separate from the Chapman Learning Commons
Sauder Presentation Coaching
Get coaching to improve your presentation skills from upper-year BCom peer coaches who will:
- Listen to your presentation
- Look over slides and discuss content
- Bookings are 30 minutes in length, for individuals or groups.
Engineering Academic Services
Here for any questions about your undergraduate degree and other related resources
- Available for Drop-in at the Fred Kaiser (KAIS) Building, Office 1100 or virtually for quick inquiries
- Appointments available to be booked via PD Portal for current Engineering Undergraduate students
Engineering Undergraduate Society (EUS) Tutoring Sessions
Offers sessions and review workshops with practice problems and trained tutors to help students.
- Review workshops for lower level Math and Physics courses
- Large group sessions a week before the midterm with course question packers distributed beforehand
- Skill-based sessions to provide a LaTeX crash course for MATH 100/101
Forestry Academic Advising
Here for any questions about your undergrad degree and other related resources.
- Available for Drop-in at the Forest Sciences Centre Room 2609
- Also available at 604-822-1834 or forestry.undergrad@ubc.ca for general questions
- Specific faculty members available for program planning on the Forestry Advising website
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
Free group study sessions led by PASS Leaders (senior undergraduate students) to complement what you learn in lectures. PASS Leaders can help with:
- Understanding course content on a deeper level
- Testing course knowledge prior to tests and exams
- Developing transferable study skills
- Meeting other Forestry students
Check out their schedule to get started!
Kinesiology Peer Academic Coaches
Connect with friendly, inclusive, knowledgeable upper-year students. Coaches can help with:
- Study strategies
- Time management techniques
- Campus involvement opportunities
Make an appointment by emailing kpac.coaching@gmail.com or stop by drop-in coaching hours on Level 3 of IKBLC to get started!
Academic and Career Engagement (ACE) Team
Offers first-year focused peer coaching, featuring workshops and other events. The ACE Team can help with:
- Gaining and applying skills for academic success
- How to engage with peers
LFS Advising
Here for any questions about your undergrad degree and other related resources
- Available for Drop-in at the H.R. MacMillan Building, Room 344 or virtually (schedule available here)
- 15 minute appointments available to be booked through their website form (additional appointments available every 72 hours)
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
Free group study sessions led by PASS Leaders (senior undergraduate students) to complement what you learn in lectures. PASS Leaders can help with:
- Understanding course content on a deeper level
- Testing course knowledge prior to tests and exams
- Developing transferable study skills
- Meeting other LFS students
Science Peer Academic Coaches (SPAC)
Meet with a coach for drop-in sessions for getting started with your academic life. Coaches can help with:
- Study strategies
- Time management techniques
- Ways to approach academic tasks
- Campus involvement opportunities
Fill out this form to get started or visit during their drop-in hours!
Science Undergraduate Society (SUS) Tutoring Program
Free online and in-person tutoring sessions led by upper-year science students.
- Offers sessions for popular first and second-year Science courses in Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics.
- Tutoring sessions are offered through both in-person drop-in sessions and online appointment-based sessions.
Science Undergraduate Society (SUS) Mentorship Program
Get paired with a graduate student mentor in diverse scientific fields of study. Students at all levels get assistance with:
- CV formatting
- Finding extracurricular involvements on campus
- Communication skill
- Expanding their professional network. Mentors and mentees are matched based on academic and personal interests and are required to connect with each other at least once a month.
Science Advising
Here for any questions about your undergraduate degree and concerns affecting your academic life.
- Available for drop-in at the Chemistry/Physics A Building or virtually
- Not available for drop-in? Leave a message instead (responses in 10-15 business days)
Computer Science Student Association
Connects students to a number of paid tutors.
- Covers lower level CPSC and other related courses
- Peer-to-peer support on improving comprehension for difficult concepts
- Check out their list of tutors to get started!
Integrated Science Tri-Mentoring Program
Integrated Sciences students can receive valuable support from senior students and alumni, such as:
- Advice on how to contact faculty mentors
- One-on-one guidance on the degree proposal process
- Networking opportunities
Vantage Peer Mentors
A group of Vantage alumni that aim to help Vantage One students with UBC resources, peer-to-peer support, and more. Peer mentors can help with:
- Connecting you with UBC resources
- Questions about Vantage College and university life
Connect with them through the Vantage Virtual Lounge on Canvas, or email at students@vantagecollege.ubc.ca to get started!
By Course
Mathematics
Math Learning Centre (MLC)
A designated space where students can study math with others.
- Available in person (Leonard S. Klinck, Rooms 301 & 302) and online (via MLC Canvas page)
- Graduate students are available as tutors throughout the sessions
Canaccord Learning Commons Math Coaching
Offers free one-on-one/small group appointments only for Sauder students.
- Covers MATH 100/101 courses
- Check out the CLC: Online Canvas course for more information on how to get started!
Note: The Canaccord Learning Commons is separate from the Chapman Learning Commons.
Sciences
Biology Learning Centre
Offers rooms for quiet study or for attending TA/Peer Tutor office hours.
- Get BIOL course help to further your understanding
- Biological Sciences Building, Room 1114
Chemistry Resource Centre
Offers first year chemistry and o-chemistry help from graduate student teaching assistants.
- Covers lower level PHYS and APSC courses
- Chemistry Building, Room B357
Computer Science Student Association
Connects students to a number of paid tutors.
- Covers lower level CPSC and other related courses
- Peer-to-peer support on improving comprehension for difficult concepts
- Check out their list of tutors to get started!
Physics Undergraduate Drop-In Centre
Offers a space for independent or group study.
- Teaching Assistants may be present to help with first year courses
- Hebb Building, Room 112
- Check out their TA calendar to get started!
English & Writing
CWSC Writing Consultations
Receive free formative peer feedback on your writing at any stage in the writing process from a graduate student.
- Feedback on any and all documents: first-year writing course assignments, research articles for publication, grant and scholarship applications, etc.
- Two types of feedback: 25-minute in-person dialogue or 25-minute written feedback consultation
Book an appointment with CWSC here.
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