Learning Skills Services
Sharpen your study skills, ease exam anxiety and more with support from a Learning Strategist (Academic Coach).
A Learning Strategist (Academic Coach) is a pro when it comes to time management, note-taking, exam strategies and lots more — and these pros are always ready to share tips.
If you need to book an appointment outside of regular business hours please contact us directly at learning.skills@sait.ca.
Academic Success Seminars
Success seminars are offered throughout the year. All SAIT students and apprentices are welcome.
Register for an academic success seminar
Did you miss a workshop? Make an appointment with a Learning Strategist for customized support.
Learn how to make studying part of your everyday routine. Get tips to build a study schedule that works and create a variety of study aids that will put an end to cramming.
Improve your planning and goal setting abilities, maximize your time and overcome procrastination. Gain tools to set up a weekly schedule, establish priorities and balance school, work and home life.
Learn and apply a simple six-step system to get vital information out of your textbooks, into your notes and stored in your long-term memory.
Do you have trouble listening and taking notes at the same time? Learn new strategies for processing information and maximizing your learning in class.
Learn how to retain information in less time, with more ease and confidence. Discover and practice a variety of memory techniques.
Get tips to help you feel confident leading up to and during your exam. Learn how to apply winning strategies to multiple-choice, short answer, open-book and online exams.
Was your midterm season tough? Learn how to calculate your course grades and track your academic progress. Discover learning strategies to boost post-midterm confidence and identify your next steps towards a successful semester.
Feeling the pressure of final exams? Get tips and strategies to feel organized and prepared for the exam season. Learn how to set up a final exam study schedule and review the basics of active studying.
Track your grades
Knowing your grades is important for monitoring your academic success. Use our interactive grade calculator to track your progress and find out more about understanding your grades.
Academic probation support
If your Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 2.0 you’ll be notified by the Office of the Registrar that you're on academic probation.
Back on Track workshop
Being notified you’re on academic probation is an opportunity to make a change for the better — and a great time to check in with supports on campus.
Register for the Back on Track workshop
This workshop will help you understand what academic probation means, plus you’ll:
- take a look at what didn't’t go well last semester — did you have distractions outside of school, is your classroom environment creating challenges, did your study plan not pan out, etc.
- learn about grades and how to track to them
- discover new learning strategies and increase your confidence
- identify your next steps and make a plan to move forward.
When you register, you'll receive a confirmation email with workshop content.