Looking to Bounce Back?
Support for students looking to bounce back from a challenging academic year
It’s not unusual for students to face academic setbacks. Many students respond to setbacks with a new motivation to develop the skills and the mindset to improve their academic performance. Western’s Learning Development & Success team is here to help students rebound from academic disappointment.
How we can help
Meet with a Learning Specialist
A Learning Specialist can help you determine what went wrong and what changes you can make to improve your academic performance. In an individual appointment we can explore learning strategies that can be tailored to your preferences and your program. You can schedule an individual appointment through Western Connect.
Attend a Workshop
We offer workshops and other learning opportunities to help you develop key learning skills like Time Management, Note-taking, Reading and Study Strategies. More details on our offerings for Fall 2026 will be available on our website in late summer: learning.uwo.ca
Join Learn2Thrive
Learn2Thrive is a 6-week online (with optional in person sessions) program offered this fall, specifically designed for students facing academic challenges to learn skills that can improve your grades and your mindset. Join us for our fall session (beginning in October).
Get help from peers at the PAL Centre
The Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Centre provides support for developing effective learning strategies and course-specific help with Learning Peers: trained, high-achieving upper-year Western students. PAL is a drop-in service (with some appointments available through Western Connect) available during the academic year. Monday – Friday 12:30-4:30 p.m. in WSSB 4139 and Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-9 p.m. in the Weldon Community Room. palcentre.uwo.ca
Use our Self-Guided Supports
Visit our learning.uwo.ca to see handouts, online presentations and helpful resources. You could also take our Learning Skills Self-Assessment which will give you a customized list of resources designed to improve your skills and your confidence in learning.
Not sure exactly what learning help you need?
Send us an email with your questions and we can direct you to the right place.
📩 Email: learning@uwo.ca
🌐 Website: learning.uwo.ca
📅 Appointment Booking: learning.uwo.ca/Support/appointments.html
