Learning & Teaching Innovation 
Welcome to the Academic Skills Centre!
At the Academic Skills Centre (ASC), we offer online and in-person one-on-one tutorials, workshops, and more. As a priority, we actively coach students on academic integrity, including preventing accidental plagiarism. Our services are fully funded and available to all University of Victoria students at no cost.
We are here to support students with brainstorming, drafting and revising their writing projects and presentations. We also coach students in time management, understanding academic expectations and assignments, reading, speaking, exam prep and more!
Services we offer
Academic integrity & GenAI
Learn how to navigate university expectations with confidence. We’ll help you understand academic integrity and how to use AI tools responsibly and ethically in your coursework.
Communication & Writing
From essays to presentations to multimodal projects like podcasts or posters, we can help you strengthen your academic communication skills. Get support with structure, clarity, argumentation, and effective use of sources.
Study Strategies & Personalized Support
Improve your learning with practical strategies for time management, note-taking, and critical reading. Plus, get tailored support to meet your unique academic goals.
We are easy to find!
Come down the main hall of the Mearns Centre for Learning – McPherson Library and turn right at the Learning Commons. We're at the end of the hall.