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Queen's University Student Academic Success Services

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We help every Queen's student with academic skills and writing development. Whether you're looking f Welcome to Student Academic Success Services!

Join us to improve your critical thinking, reading, learning, studying, writing, time management, and more! We post regular study and writing tips and facts and offer many workshops to ensure you stress less and succeed more. Student Academic Success Services welcomes Queen’s undergraduate and graduate students at all stages of program completion and levels of ability. Connect with us by liking this page, following our Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/queensusass, or follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/queensusass/ Should you have any other questions, stay in touch:
[email protected]

This page is monitored Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-4:30PM.

10/08/2026

Unsure of which verb tense to use in academic writing? 🫤

Join us to learn about when to use the past, present, and future tense in your writing.

Write It is a workshop series helps you turn common comments like “be more critical” or “work on clarity” into concrete writing choices you can apply right away. Different writing topics every week.

You'll practice:
- Revising drafts more effectively
- Making your analysis clearer
- Editing with purpose and confidence

📅 Thursday, Oct 8th
🕔 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
📍 Zoom (Register on our website - link in bio)

Write. Study. Succeed. 💛

10/07/2026

How can I make meaningful contributions and connect my ideas with others’ perspectives in academic discussions? 🗣️

Join us to practice participating actively, connecting ideas, and creating engaging academic conversations.

Speak Up is an interactive workshop series to develop speaking skills for classroom discussions, academic presentations, and beyond. A different topic every Thursday.

Guarantee your seat by registering on the link in our bio. Drop-ins also welcome.

📅 Thursday, Oct 8th (Every Thursday excluding Reading Week)
🕟 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 QUIC Boardroom (Mitchell 208)

Write. Study. Succeed. 💛

10/06/2026

Have Autism, or think you might? 🧠

This 5-week neurodivergent program will help you develop academic skills for your unique mind with like-minded peers. Some topics include time management, sensory management, energy management, study skills, academic communication, advocacy, and resilience.

Open to all students! No documentation, diagnosis, or referral for you to join!

📅 Wednesdays (for 5 weeks: Oct 7, Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 4 & Nov 11)
🕥 2:30PM to 4:00PM
📍 SASS (Room 143 in Stauffer)

Register via bio/website! Snacks always provided.

Write. Study. Succeed. 💛

For support related to Autism and mental well-being, connect with Queen's Student Wellness Services.

09/30/2026

How can I explore ideas more critically by analyzing and evaluating different perspectives? 🔍 Join us to learn the difference between and analyzing and evaluating and how you can use both skills to engage in academic conversations.

Speak Up is an interactive workshop series to develop speaking skills for classroom discussions, academic presentations, and beyond. A different topic every Thursday.

Guarantee your seat by registering on the link in our bio. Drop-ins also welcome.

📅 Thursday, Oct 1st (Every Thursday excluding Reading Week)
🕟 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 QUIC Boardroom (Mitchell 208)

Write. Study. Succeed. 💛

09/27/2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, but what does it mean for your university learning? 🤖

In this workshop, we’ll review some of the guidance around AI use at Queen’s, where to find additional information, and the potential risks and benefits of using AI to write, learn, and study.

Open to all undergrad students!

📅 Tuesday, Sept 29th
🕟 4:30-5:30 PM
📍 Stauffer 014 (Basement Floor)

Write. Study. Succeed. 💛

09/24/2026

If you’ve ever received feedback you didn’t know how to act on, Write It is for you! ✍️

This workshop series helps you turn common comments like “be more critical” or “work on clarity” into concrete writing choices you can apply right away. Different writing topics every week.

You’ll practice:
- Revising drafts more effectively
- Making your analysis clearer
- Editing with purpose and confidence

📅 Thursdays (Sept 24, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 22, Oct 29 & Nov 5)
🕔 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
📍 Zoom (Register on our website - link in bio)

Write. Study. Succeed. 💛

09/23/2026

How can I ask thoughtful questions that demonstrate critical thinking? 🤔 Join us to develop strategies for asking deeper questions and explore different perspectives in academic discussions.

Speak Up is an interactive workshop series to develop speaking skills for classroom discussions, academic presentations, and beyond. A different topic every Thursday.

Guarantee your seat by registering on the link in our bio. Drop-ins also welcome.

📅 Thursday, Sept 24th (Every Thursday excluding Reading Week)
🕟 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 QUIC Boardroom (Mitchell 208)

Write. Study. Succeed. 💛

09/21/2026

Have ADHD, or think you might?

Unlock your potential and connect with fellow neurodiverse students! 🧠

Join the ADHD Share Group (starting tomorrow!) to discover new strategies, share experiences, meet other alike peers and excel in your studies together.

Open to all students! No documentation, diagnosis, or referral for you to join!

📅 Tuesday, Sept 22
🕥 10:30AM-12:00 PM
📍 SASS (Room 146)

Register in bio! Drop-ins also welcome.

Write. Study. Succeed. 💛

For support related to ADHD and mental well-being, connect with Queen’s Student Wellness Services.

09/19/2026

Taking math, science, or engineering courses this semester?

Quantitative (i.e., math!) problems take time to master. In this workshop, we will show you strategies to help you tackle math problems and how to study effectively so you maintain a positive mindset and get through tough assignments!

Open to all undergrad students!

📅 Tuesday, Sept 22nd
🕟 4:30-5:30 PM
📍 Stauffer 014 (Basement Floor)

Write. Study. Succeed. 💛

09/15/2026

How do I express my ideas while responding thoughtfully to others’ ideas? 👍👎 Join us to learn how you can agree and disagree respectfully during class discussions.

Speak Up is an interactive workshop series to develop speaking skills for classroom discussions, academic presentations, and beyond. A different topic every Thursday.

Guarantee your seat by registering on the link in our bio. Drop-ins also welcome.

📅 Thursday, Sept 17th (Every Thursday excluding Reading Week)
🕟 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 QUIC Boardroom (Mitchell 208)

Write. Study. Succeed. 💛

Address

Stauffer Library 101 Union Street
Kingston, ON
K7L5C4

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://sass.queensu.ca/

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