Reach your new best with Academic Skills
We offer online resources, workshops, and individual appointments to support your efforts to improve and refine your skills for success at university.
- Appointments: Bring questions or course work to an appointment with an Academic Skills Instructor.
- Program & Events: Learn about upcoming skill-building events or workshops.
- Resources: Explore online guides for writing, citation, study skills, time management, and more.
Make an Appointment
Book a one-on-one synchronous in-person, video, or asynchronous/email appointment to support your academic learning at Trent. Appointments are available Monday to Friday 9am-4pm all year.
Meet Your Skills Instructors
Academic Skills Instructors are part of the Colleges of Trent University. We're here to help you develop your study, organization, reading, writing, and essential math skills.
Undergraduate Programs & Events
Join us for interactive workshops, peer learning opportunities, and resources to help you thrive throughout your academic journey. Explore what's available, get involved, and discover new ways to strengthen your learning at Trent.
Academic Skills Supports for Graduate Students
As a graduate student, you are likely facing new academic challenges. The ideas you are reading, thinking, and writing about are becoming increasingly complex, and you may need to find clear, concise, and engaging ways to express them. We're here to help.
How to Guides
Find links to resources designed to support you on your learning journey.
Documentation Guides
Learn how to correctly cite sources in several standard citation styles.
Faculty Supports & Resources
We support faculty in helping undergraduate and graduate students develop the skills necessary to succeed and excel at university. Learn how to integrate Academic Skills in your classroom this semester.
Tutor Board
Academic Skills offers free support to help students learn the skills required to succeed in university. If you are looking for content specific support, explore the paid student Tutor Board.