Peer Assisted Learning
The PAL Centre is open. Updated as of September 18, 2023
Please see below for updated hours & visit Course Help Schedules for more information!
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.
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 18th, 2023. 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 Virtual: Click button below for Zoom |
| Tuesday | 12:30pm-4:30pm |
In Person: Western Student Services Building Rm. 4139 Virtual: Click button below for Zoom |
| 6pm-9pm | In Person: Weldon Library Community Room (Room 128) | |
| Wednesday | 12:30pm-4:30pm |
In Person: Western Student Services Building Rm. 4139 Virtual: Click button below for Zoom |
| Thursday | 12:30pm-4:30pm |
In Person: Western Student Services Building Rm. 4139 Virtual: Click button below for Zoom |
| 6pm-9pm | In Person: Weldon Library Community Room (Room 128) | |
| Friday | 12:30pm-3:30pm |
In Person: Western Student Services Building Rm. 4139 Virtual: Click button below for 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 guide you through a short sign-in procedure, 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 we ask that you please visit us virtually, Mondays to Fridays 12:30pm - 4:30pm (3:30pm on Fridays).
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."
