Peer Assisted Learning
The PAL Centre is open. Updated as of Mar. 21, 2023
Help is not available for the following courses:
Kin: 1070, 1080, 2032, 2222, 2230, 2241, 2263, 2992, 2994, 3330, 3337, 3339, 4432
Please stop in for further assistance.
Our grad mentors are available to help with study strategies, time management, and stress management!
April 11 - 21: Monday - Thursday 12 - 4 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Weldon Library, room M16 (mezzanine floor)
What is Peer Assisted Learning?
The Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Centre is the place to develop effective learning strategies and get free, one-to-one, course-specific help. Western and Affiliate University College students are welcome. Help is provided by Learning Peers who are trained, upper-year Western students who have excelled academically, and are ready to help you SUCCEED. Click on the Course Help Schedules button to find out which courses our Learning Peers can help with.
How Do I Access the PAL Centre?
The PAL Centre offers both in-person and virtual help. The PAL Centre is open Monday-Friday during the regular academic year (except for Reading Week breaks) beginning September 19th, 2022. Please see the schedule below for our specific weekly hours, locations and links. No appointment is needed and help is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
| Hours | Location(s) | |
| Monday | 12:30pm-4:30pm |
In Person: Western Student Services Building Rm. 4139 and Virtual via Zoom |
| Tuesday | 12:30pm-4:30pm | In Person: Western Student Services Building Rm. 4139 and Virtual via Zoom |
| 6pm-9pm | In Person: Weldon Library Community Room, Room 128, and Virtual via Zoom | |
| Wednesday | 12:30pm-4:30pm | In Person: Western Student Services Building Rm. 4139 and Virtual via Zoom |
| Thursday | 12:30pm-4:30pm | In Person: Western Student Services Building Rm. 4139 and Virtual via Zoom |
| 6pm-9pm | In Person: Weldon Library Community Room, Room 128, and Virtual via Zoom | |
| Friday | 12:30pm-4:30pm | In Person: Western Student Services Building Rm. 4139 and Virtual via Zoom |
Click here to access PAL virtually via Zoom during operating hours
To access PAL please:
- Drop by the PAL Centre location identified above or visit us virtually via Zoom during PAL's operating hours. Please note that you will need to be logged into your Western Zoom account to access the Zoom link.
- You will be greeted by a friendly PAL Ambassador who will ask you to fill in a short sign-in form and help identify your questions and learning needs and connect you with a Learning Peer for free, 1:1 course specific and/or learning strategy help.
- If you are feeling unwell or are experiencing COVID symptoms we ask that you please visit us virtually.
What students are saying about the Peer Assisted Learning Centre...
"I'll definitely be coming back to get help. This was
so beneficial and a great resource."
"My session was very helpful and I loved going through questions
step by step to clarify any questions I had. A great learning
opportunity and I am excited to return in the future."
"The Learning Peer I worked with was incredibly helpful.
PAL has helped me tremendously with my academics."
