Undergraduate help
We’re here to help!
Our services are fully funded and available for all degree-program UVic students at no cost.The ASC is currently offering synchronous appointments in person (in our library location) and online (in Zoom) as well as same day written feedback (by 7pm). Our feedback gives you the tools to edit your own writing and improve your overall communication.
Services we offer
Academic integrity and responsible AI use
- Understanding and upholding principles of academic integrity
- Responsible and ethical use of AI tools
Academic communication
- Understanding assignment instructions and academic genres (e.g., summary, critique, annotated bibliography)
- Essay structure and flow (overall cohesion and clarity)
- Argumentation (thesis statement, evidence, logic)
- Effective use of source materials (quoting, paraphrasing, citing)
- Sentence-level clarity (grammar, word choice, punctuation)
- Understanding multimodal forms of communication (e.g., academic poster, infographic, podcast, e-portfolio)
- Oral communication (presentations, pronunciation, intonation, delivery)
Study & learning strategies
- Time management and goal setting
- Critical reading skills
- Listening and note-taking skills
And more…
- Other academic skills development strategies tailored to your needs
Other Resources
The ASC facilitates an English Conversation Cafe for students wholse first language isn't English, no registration required! You can find out more on the .
We can also connect you with other campus resources helpful for academic, professional, or personal support:
- Academic Advising — choosing a program, selecting courses, preparing to graduate
- Career Services — résumé, cover letter and interview help, career exploration, and work search
- UVic Libraries Citation Help — citation guides (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) and citation management
- — searching for sources, managing your data, understanding how to cite your sources
- Student Wellness — counselling services and mental, physical, and spiritual wellness programs, support groups, and workshops on mindfulness, stress and anxiety management, among other topics