Queen's University Student Academic Success Services

Queen's University Student Academic Success Services We help every Queen's student with academic skills and writing development. Whether you're looking f Welcome to Student Academic Success Services!

Join us to improve your critical thinking, reading, learning, studying, writing, time management, and more! We post regular study and writing tips and facts and offer many workshops to ensure you stress less and succeed more. Student Academic Success Services welcomes Queen’s undergraduate and graduate students at all stages of program completion and levels of ability. Connect with us by liking t

his page, following our Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/queensusass, or follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/queensusass/ Should you have any other questions, stay in touch:
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This page is monitored Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-4:30PM.

Starting your Master's or PhD at Queen's? Join us at our Grad Skills workshops this fall, starting this Wednesday! 🍂 Thi...
09/07/2026

Starting your Master's or PhD at Queen's?

Join us at our Grad Skills workshops this fall, starting this Wednesday! 🍂

This workshop series is designed to help graduate students strengthen and support their academic skills, both at Queen’s and beyond.

Different topics every week. More information on our SASS events calendar.

🕔 5:00-6:00 PM
📍 Zoom

Write. Study. Succeed. 💛

Undergrads, happening this Thursday! "I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by"- Douglas Ada...
09/06/2026

Undergrads, happening this Thursday!

"I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by"
- Douglas Adams

Don't let deadlines fly past this semester. Join our Planning and Studying Effectively workshop to get ahead with time management, goal setting, and study habits that actually work.

📅 Thursday, Sept 10th
🕟 4:30-5:30 PM
📍 Stauffer 014

Write. Study. Succeed. 💛

This Thursday! ⭐Speak Up is an interactive workshop series designed to help you develop the speaking skills you need for...
09/05/2026

This Thursday! ⭐

Speak Up is an interactive workshop series designed to help you develop the speaking skills you need for classroom discussions, academic presentations, and beyond.

Join us on Thursdays (excluding Reading Week) from 11:30am to 1:00 pm in the QUIC boardroom.

Meet Heather, one of SASS' Grad Writing Coaches! She is available throughout the summer to support you with proposals, d...
07/23/2026

Meet Heather, one of SASS' Grad Writing Coaches! She is available throughout the summer to support you with proposals, dissertations, and more. Book a 1:1 session via the link in bio!

Learn more about Heather:
• Heather works with students from all backgrounds to develop their writing, editing, and broader academic skills (e.g., managing procrastination, time management, writer’s block, and getting back on track).
• One of her favourite things is having the chance to help students build a new sense of confidence in their writing and communication skills.
• She enjoys supporting neurodivergent and EAL students, who often face unique challenges navigating expectations within their programs.
• Heather holds a PhD in History and previously worked as an accessibility advisor at the uWaterloo Library, where she helped to advance accessible learning practices.

Meet Safa, one of SASS' Grad Writing Coaches! She is available throughout the summer to support you with proposals, diss...
07/14/2026

Meet Safa, one of SASS' Grad Writing Coaches! She is available throughout the summer to support you with proposals, dissertations, and more. Book a 1:1 session via the link in bio!

🤝 Learn more about Safa:
- Safa supports students who speak English as an additional language in developing academic writing, speaking, and communication skills.
- She helps students build confidence in their academic voice and navigate the expectations of university-level learning.
- She provides writing and communication support to students across a wide range of academic disciplines.
- Safa holds a PhD in English Language and Literature from Queen's University, with research focused on representations of marginalized youth in educational and social contexts.

Meet Michael, one of SASS’ Grad Writing Coaches! He is available throughout the summer to support you with proposals, di...
07/09/2026

Meet Michael, one of SASS’ Grad Writing Coaches! He is available throughout the summer to support you with proposals, dissertations, and more. Book a 1:1 session via the link in bio!

Learn more about Michael:
• Michael supports neurodivergent students, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences.
• He is passionate about helping students build on their strengths and reach their full potential.
• M.Math. in Math Pedagogy, University of Waterloo
• M.Ed., Memorial University of Newfoundland
• He has previous experience providing learning strategy and accessibility support in higher education in Ontario.

06/08/2026

🤥 Myth vs. Fact ✅

Strong academic work is not about rereading everything. It is about knowing when to revisit key ideas, reflect, and strengthen your understanding over time.

Build momentum this June with Momentum Mondays -> weekly writing time and workshops for graduate students, Mondays from 9:00 am to 4:15 pm.

Link in bio to register.

SASS is open all summer! ☀️Your assignments may not take a vacation, but you don’t have to tackle them alone. Whether yo...
06/05/2026

SASS is open all summer! ☀️

Your assignments may not take a vacation, but you don’t have to tackle them alone. Whether you need help with writing, studying, time management, or staying motivated, we’re here to support you all summer long.

Book an appointment, join an event, or drop by and say hi.

06/01/2026

🤥 Myth vs. Fact ✅

Everyone else is NOT ahead of you. Progress looks different for everyone, and each student is on their own timeline.

Build momentum this June with Momentum Mondays -> weekly writing time and workshops for graduate students, Mondays from 9:00 am to 4:15 pm.

Link in bio to register

Grad students, Momentum Mondays starts next Monday!If you are looking for a quiet space to write, stay accountable, and ...
05/29/2026

Grad students, Momentum Mondays starts next Monday!

If you are looking for a quiet space to write, stay accountable, and make progress on your research this summer, join SASS and QUIC for Momentum Mondays.

Spend the day writing alongside other graduate students with access to snacks, coffee, tea, and optional writing workshops designed to support your academic goals.

📍 QUIC, Mitchell Hall Room 208
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM

*Link in bio to register.*

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