Learning Centre Workshops
Workshops are led by Learning Centre instructors and staff. Learning Centre Basics Workshops (start of term) offer study skills and Learning Centre tips to get you started with your semester. Skills for Academic Success workshops offer study strategies at key points during the term.
*Please note that Learning Centre workshops are not recorded. If you are unable to attend the workshop but interested in learning more about the topic, please make a Consultation appointment with one of the tutors. You can also contact us in the Learning Centres, via chat or by email, and we can direct you to resources on the topic.
Need a sign language interpreter
- Book an appointment with a tutor
- Please visit the Accessibility Services webpage and email ASinterpreters@douglascollege.ca for booking a sign language interpreter (preferably 48 hours in advance)
- Share the booking information with your interpreter:
- For an on-campus appointment: please share the time and location of the appointment
- For an online tutoring appointment: please contact to the Learning Centre for more information
Workshop: Tutor Tips! Study strategies for your first semester - Summer 2026
Peer Tutors from the Learning Centre will share strategies to help you get ready for your first semester by creating a study schedule, note-taking strategies, active-reading, communicating with your instructor, etc. Join us to learn all the handy tips to be a successful Douglas College student and get a chance to win a prize!
Register
When and where?
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 10:30am to 11:30am
Location: Classroom S1812, Level 1, New Westminster Campus, Douglas College
Summer 2026 Workshops
How do I register?
Use your Douglas College student number and CNA password—the same credentials you use for Blackboard and campus Wi-Fi—to log in and book through our schedule. From the drop-down menu, select Workshops and register for any session you’d like.
Learning Centre basics workshop series
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
| Learn about Learning Centre Services | Monday, May 4, 2026 | 10:30am | Online |
| Learn about Canadian Academic Life | Monday, May 4, 2026 | 11:30am | Online |
| Taking Notes in Class | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 11:30am | Online |
| Understanding your Course Outline | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 1:30pm | Online |
| Learn about Learning Centre Services (NW) | Wed, May 6, 2026 | 10:30am | NW LC N2105 |
| Learning How to Learn with Study Strategies | Wed, May 6, 2026 | 1:30pm | NW LC N2105 |
| Key Resources to Upgrade Your Writing Skills | Wed, May 6, 2026 | 2:30pm | Online |
| Key Resources to Upgrade Your Writing Skills | Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 11:30am | NW LC N2105 |
| Active Reading Strategies | Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 2:30pm | Online |
| GenAI for Learning | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 11:30am | Online |
| Taking Effective Class and Reading Notes | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 2:30pm | Online |
| Getting the Most out of Your Tutoring Session | Wed, May 13, 2026 | 3:30pm | Online |
| Understanding Your Course Outline | Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 10:30am | Online |