Academic Support

The ISC offers a variety of resources for Indigenous students to support academic success. This includes connecting with an academic advisor; accessing tutoring; and writing, learning, and research support.

Academic Advising

Drop-in academic advising hours are available for currently enrolled Indigenous students on Tuesdays or you can contact Silvia (myadv6@sfu.ca) to book an appointment.

This undergraduate service is a great option if you are:

A newly admitted student;
Undeclared with fewer than 60 units;
Wanting to declare, or wanting to change your major; or

Experiencing academic difficulty.

If you have more than 60 units and are declared, you should visit your departmental advisor. Please visit the academic advising website for more information.

More Information

Academic Advising Drop-in Hours

Tuesdays (weekly)
2:00pm to 3:00pm
AQ 2002, Burnaby Campus

Mondays (bi-weekly)
2:00pm to 3:00pm
SRYC 5300, Surrey Campus

Silvia Serpas-Hidalgo, Academic Advisor
Academic Advising
myadv6@sfu.ca

Writing, Learning, and Research Support

Are you looking for a place to get some work done, access academic support as needed, AND socialize with peers? That's the sort of environment that Julia, Ashley, Ruth and Chloe are creating in their Tuesday SLC & Library Drop-in times! Ashley and Chloe specialize in research support, Julia specializes in writing support, and Ruth specializes in learning supports. At least one of them will always be available during the drop-ins and happy to chat about your academic assignments.

SLC & Library Drop-in and Workshop Hours

Tuesdays (weekly)
11:30am to 1:30pm
AQ 2002, Burnaby Campus

Tuesdays (bi-weekly)
12:00pm to 1:00pm
SRYC 5300, Surrey Campus

Ashley Edwards, Librarian
Indigenous Curriculum Resource Centre
avandijk@sfu.ca

Julia Lane, Writing Services Coordinator
Student Learning Commons
julia_lane@sfu.ca

Ruth Silverman, Learning Services Coordinator
Student Learning Commons
rsilverm@sfu.ca

Chloe Riley, Undergraduate Engagement and Student Success Librarian
Fraser Library
chloe_riley@sfu.ca

Graduate Services

For Graduate academic support inquiries, contact:

Hannah Buteau, Academic Graduate Student Support Specialist
Faculty of Graduate Studies
gsupport@sfu.ca

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Dorothy Cucw-la7 Christian, Associate Director (on leave)
Indigenous Policy & Pedagogy
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Tutoring Support

Get connected with the ISC Tutoring Program to be paired with a tutor for extra assistance with coursework.
For additional questions about the Tutoring Program contact askisc@sfu.ca.

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Indigenous Student Centre