Student Resources
Academic Resources
The Faculty of Engineering and the University of Alberta provide a variety of services to help you with your academics and provide personal support throughout your degree. From help with math and writing to a Librarian in Residence to help with your research, to a wide array of health and wellness resources, we're here to work with you and help you learn.
Academic Success Centre
The Academic Success Centre provides professional academic support to students. They help students in all programs, and at all levels of achievement and study. Specifically, they offer:
- Appointments with a Learning Specialist to address specific academic needs
- Workshops for Students focused on specific academic skills like study strategies, effective writing, note-taking, last-minute exam strategies, etc.
- Writing Services to help students with their written assignments. Their Peer Tutors can help you get ahead of assignment deadlines, brainstorm ideas, or get feedback on a draft paper.
Academic Accommodations
The University of Alberta provides accommodations to eligible students who encounter medical or non-medical restrictions to their ability to perform the activities necessary to pursue studies at a post-secondary level. Medical restrictions include a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication, or sensory impairment, or a functional limitation that restricts the ability of an individual. For more information, please visit Accommodations and Accessibility or contact the accommodations team at arrec@ualberta.ca.
Decima Robinson Centre (Math + Stats)
The Decima Robinson Centre offers Drop-in Help for all 100- and 200-level MATH or STAT courses as well as free Exam Study Sessions.
Personal Support
Life events and experiences outside the classroom can have a significant impact on your studies. For the full list of free and confidential health resources available to support every U of A student, please visit the Health + Wellness page, the Dean of Students Portfolio and Services, and refer to 2024 Campus and Community Resources [PDF] on-campus and off-campus supports.
Counselling + Clinical Services
Counselling and Clinical Services (CCS) provides psychological treatment services to the students at the University of Alberta using a short-term therapy model. The intention is to help students cope with situations that impact their current level of mental health or illness to assist them to function successfully during their University experience.
International Student Services
International Student and Visitor Services provides programs, services and events for U of A international students and academic visitors. Our team of licensed immigration consultants and student advisors support international students and academic visitors with immigration and support in adjusting to Edmonton - helping them to succeed at the U of A. International students who need advice relative to their academic or personal situation may contact International Student Services.
Financial Resources
If you are struggling financially, the University of Alberta offers many resources, including access to emergency funding and bursaries. For more information about financial support options, please visit Scholarships, Awards and Financial Support.
Crisis Support
If you are in crisis or in need of immediate support, please contact: