The SAS Peer Helper Program offers personalized support and mentorship to SAS students. Through the program, students can connect with trained Peer Helpers who provide one-to-one guidance. Peer Helpers can assist with study skills and strategies, navigating campus resources, adjusting to university life, and more, helping you succeed both academically and personally. All Peer Helpers receive training from SAS and the Peer Helper Office to ensure they are prepared to support their peers effectively.
Our Peer Helper team can support you in learning how to:
- Organize course due dates and deadlines
- Break down assignments and large tasks into manageable steps
- Create a personalized study schedule that works for you
- Explore study strategies and find methods that fit your learning style
- Develop effective note-taking strategies
- Navigate CourseLink
- Understand university expectations
- Connect with student resources and supports… and much more!
Note: These services are available only to students registered with SAS.
Programs Available
The SAS Peer Helper team provides workshops throughout the semester for SAS students, focusing on skills such as organization, scheduling strategies, time management, assessment preparation, balancing commitments, improving focus, and supporting personal wellbeing. Workshops are provided both virtually and in-person. For information on upcoming sessions, visit our GryphLife page!
SAS Peer Helpers facilitate Study Hall sessions for SAS students — a welcoming space to study, connect, and stay on track. Enjoy quiet study time alongside fellow students, snacks to keep you fueled, access to academic resources, and accountability check-ins from facilitators!
Study Hall takes place:
- Mondays – 1:00 – 3:00 PM, VIRTUALLY on MS Teams
- Tuesdays – 1:00 – 3:00 PM, JTP 2201
- Wednesdays – 1:00 – 3:00 PM, JTP 2201
- Thursdays – 1:00 – 3:00 PM, VIRTUALLY on MS Teams
For more information on Study Hall, and for virtual access, visit our SAS GryphLife [1] page!
Peer Helper Appointments
SAS-registered students can book one 45-minute virtual appointment per week with a SAS Peer Helper to explore academic skills and learning strategies.
Appointments are currently offered in a virtual format, only. Peer Helpers do not provide tutoring support and are not able to review/edit assignment content.
For support with writing skills, please connect with Writing Services at the Library [3].
For support with the SAS student portal, and navigating SAS Policies and Procedures, please connect with SAS Daily Drop-in. [4]
Questions? Email us at sas.peer@uoguelph.ca [5]
