Writing and Academic Skills
SFU Student Learning Commons: “Your Writing and Academic Success Centre”
These consultations take place on-campus or virtually on our platform, Writing Centre Online (or WCO). We generally have availability on the platform from 9am-9pm Monday to Friday, and weekend consultations are also available. You will need to create a profile on WCO the first time you register, but after that, logging in and booking yourself a consultation is a fairly quick process!
In a consultation, you can share your paper with a trained peer educator on a shared, editable "white board." These consultations are booked for 30 or 60 minutes (60-minute appointments are strongly encouraged!) and are a great opportunity to receive additional support and feedback on your writing. You can use this service alongside WriteAway, for example, by booking a consultation to discuss how to incorporate the feedback you received from the WriteAway tutor.
EAL Programs (English as an Additional Language)
- EAL Language Resources
- English Conversation and Pronunciation
- Conversation Partners for EAL/ESL Students
- Academic English Coaching
SLC Workshops (Writing, Speaking, and Study Skills).
- Students can also watch pre-recorded SLC workshops on their own schedules. View the SLC recorded Writing video and Learning video libraries.
Writing and Academic Services for Graduate Students
The Research Commons in the SFU Library offers workshops, consultations, and other services specifically tailored for graduate students.
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SFU Graduate students can request Writing, EAL, and Presentation Consultations and Read Aheads on WCOnline. The Read Ahead service functions similarly to WriteAway: Students submit drafts and receive written feedback from trained graduate writing facilitators.
Quick Links to Frequently Used Resources
SFU Library Reference Desk - AskAway
For help with research. Reference staff can show students how to find and use the best information resources for their topic. The Citation and Style Guides help students cite sources correctly and ethically.
Career Services
Provides assistance with resumes and cover letters
Beedie School of Business: Career Management Centre
Offers students in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program coaching workshops on professional resumes and cover letters.
Beedie School Writing Mentors
Aimed at undergraduate students registered in business courses and will provide those students with practical resources to help them develop strong critical writing skills.
Centre for Accessible Learning
Information and counsel for students with a documented or suspected disability.
Indigenous Student Centre
Provides programs and support services for Indigenous students
Student Services: sfu.ca/students
The Student Services homepage links students to resources on academic, personal, and financial support. Associated services include
- Academic Advising—Academic Difficulty
- International Student Advising
- Health and Counselling: support and resources for mental health and well-being.
- My SSP: an app providing access to immediate or ongoing, confidential support worldwide.
