Undergraduate help

Tutor and student
Experienced tutor Gillian, on the right, helps an undergraduate student with her writing.

Are you looking for academic writing help? Do you need to read more effectively to complete your summary or research paper? Are you preparing for a class presentation? We’re here to help!

The CAC services are free for all UVic students and easy to use. We offer in person and online supports. You can make appointments using our online booking system.

The CAC can help you with:

  • Time management and goal setting
  • Exam preparation
  • Understanding assignment instructions
  • Essay structure and flow (overall cohesion and clarity)
  • Sentence-level clarity (grammar, word choice, punctuation)
  • Argument (thesis statement, evidence, logic)
  • Oral presentations
  • Oral communication skills (pronunciation, intonation, etc.)
  • Listening and note-taking skills
  • Critical reading skills
Check first with these UVic departments and resources if you need help with: