We offer a variety of appointment types and delivery methods to assist all UTM students with academic skills.
Appointments at the RGASC are booked through WCONLINE. Our appointments are available only to students enrolled at UTM.
Students who are on academic suspension must book by email. If you are not enrolled at UTM, WCONLINE will redirected to the relevant centre for your home faculty or campus.
For information about booking, cancelling, or changing an appointment, please read our guide on Using WCONLINE for RGASC Appointments. For drop-in sessions available without an appointment, visit our Writing Studio, Tuesday - Thursday 12 - 1 pm in MN3251.
Appointment Types
Writing Appointments
Suitable for help with essays, written assignments, and grammar. For reference and citation help, please visit the Reference & Research Help Desk.
Math & Numeracy Appointments
Suitable for help with pre-calculus, descriptive statistics, logic, and the application of mathematical, statistical and computational approaches.
Study Skills Appointments
Suitable for help with understanding lectures, note taking, and getting the most out of class time.
Appointment Delivery Methods
In-Person Appointments (50 minutes)
In-person appointments are held at the RGASC (MN 3251).
Our instructors meet with you in person at the RGASC to offer instruction in the various forms of academic writing and math and numeracy. Bring your work-in-progress from any course you are taking and we will work with you at any stage in its development.
NOTE: If you wish to discuss a specific assignment or essay during an appointment:
- You MUST bring your assignment instructions.
- Please bring a printed hard copy of the assignment instructions and your work in progress or questions, as it allows the instructor to provide feedback more clearly. We cannot view work on mobile phones or tablets.
Online Appointments (Video/Chat) (50 minutes)
Online (Video/Chat) appointments are conducted via Zoom.
Instructions on how to navigate online sessions using Zoom can be found in our guide on Using WConline for RGASC Appointments.
How do I participate in an online appointment?
To book an appointment, log in to WCONLINE and use Schedules menu to see the different types of appointments we offer (writing, math and numeracy, study skills).
eTutoring (No Video/No Chat)
eTutoring (No Video/No Chat) appointments happen asynchronously.
When booking your appointment, upload your assignment instructions and writing draft (in a .doc or .docx formatted file) onto WCONLINE. The RGASC writing instructor will review your documents and provide written feedback, which will be uploaded back to WCONLINE after your appointment time ends. If your documents are not uploaded prior to the start time of your appointment, it is considered a "No Show."
NOTE: eTutoring for math & numeracy and study skills appointments are not available.
Please don't hesitate to contact us at academicskills.utm@utoronto.ca if you have any questions about appointments.