Looking to make lasting connections with your instructors and peers? Whether it’s office hours, group work, peer mentorship, or academic supervision you want to learn more about, there's something for everyone.
Not sure where to start?
Office hours
How do I prepare for going to office hours? What actually happens in a meeting during office hours? These resources will answer these questions and more to help you feel confident in meeting with your instructors.
Resources
- Office hours 101 (PDF)
Connecting with instructors
Beyond helping with course material, creating and maintaining connections with your instructors can help your sense of community and help you navigate the university as an institution. These resources can help guide you through connecting with instructors in a variety of contexts.
Resources
- How to connect with instructors on-campus | Comment établir des liens avec les enseignants sur le campus (PDF)
- How to connect with instructors online | Comment établir des liens avec les enseignants dans le cadre de cours en ligne (PDF)
- How to maintain connections with instructors | Comment maintenir des liens avec vos enseignants (PDF)
- Make your emails count: How to write to your instructors (VIDEO)
- How I Learn Best: Tips from McGill students on connecting with instructors (WEBSITE)
Group work
How do I make group work less... bad? Set you and your group up for a smooth collaborative experience by using these resources.
Resources
- Getting started in group work | Comment démarrer le travail en groupe (PDF)
- Assigning roles in group work | Assignation des rôles pour le travail en groupe (PDF)
- Study group toolkit (WEBSITE)
- How I Learn Best: Tips from McGill students on working with other students (WEBSITE)
Stay on Track
Stay on Track is a peer-to-peer program to enhance undergraduate students' learning and wellness skills. The program offers three distinct peer support pathways and participants have the option to receive customized support through digital reminders, one-on-one coaching, and peer-led groups.
Register now for Stay on Track!
Supervision
As a graduate student, it can take time to learn how to navigate and understand a supervisory relationship. These resources are a starting point for establishing a healthy relationship with your supervisor.
