Get exam ready
Get ready for your U of T exams with a variety of events, resources, programs, FREE STUFF and more from Student Life—all designed to boost your confidence, keep you on track, manage stress and help you succeed.
Always-on programs and services to support your exam success
Exams can be tough, but you don’t have to face them alone. Student Life offers a variety of programs and services to help you succeed during exams and throughout the year. Explore resources that will help you build effective study habits, manage stress, connect with others and stay on top of your learning.
Connect with peer mentors who understand
Get personalized support from trained U of T peer mentors. Peer mentors are students, just like you, who can offer guidance based on their own experiences in academics, mental health and accessibility, helping you succeed during exam season and beyond.
Academic success with CLSS Peer Mentors:
Get study tips and learning strategies to achieve success on your own terms. Whether you need help with time management or developing effective study habits, CLSS peer mentors are here to guide you.
Mental health support with Health & Wellness peer mentors:
Talk through personal challenges, learn ways to support your well-being during high-stress times or just offload what’s on your mind. Health & Wellness peer mentors are ready to listen and provide support.
Navigating barriers with Accessibility peer mentors:
Accessibility peer mentors can help you navigate academic barriers, build self-advocacy skills and connect with campus resources to support your success at U of T.
Get a tutor who gets it
Connect with qualified, trained tutors who have excelled in the courses you need help with and know how to support your learning. Use the UT3 Directory to easily find, pay and schedule a virtual or in-person session with a tutor—get exam-ready with confidence!
Join a Study Hub
Participate in a focused, two-hour, online or in-person study session where you set goals, stay accountable, get motivated, get work done and connect with others in a supportive, non-judgmental study space.
Centre yourself with Mindful Moments
Find balance and recharge with mindfulness meditation and yoga sessions. Take a break from busy exam days and discover a peaceful space to reconnect with yourself.
Take care of your mental health
Access professional mental health support services from U of T Health & Wellness. Explore a variety of services designed to help during high-stress times and beyond. Learn about your options and speak with clinicians to find the right care for you.
Access free, 24/7 mental health support
U of T Telus Health Student Support (THSS)
1-844-451-9700
Outside of North America call: 001-416-380-6578
Get free, 24/7 confidential support for any school, health or personal concern. Connect with a counselor any time, anywhere via app, phone or web for real-time help, or schedule an appointment that works for you. Support is available in 35 languages instantly over the phone and in 146 languages for ongoing care.
Good2Talk Student Helpline
1-866-925-5454
Connect with Good2Talk for free, professional counselling, volunteer crisis support and information and referrals about mental health services and supports on and off campus. Good2Talk supports post-secondary students in Ontario through a wide range of issues that may be impacting their mental health and well-being.
Study skills resources
Prepare for your exams with confidence by checking out these online resources. Designed to help you study smarter, these tips, tools and guides are here to set you up for success. The best part? You can access them anytime.
Build your learning toolkit
Discover the Centre for Learning Strategy Support’s resource library, where you’ll find all the links, documents and guides you need to study, complete assignments and prep for exams.
Get study tips
Get tips to help you face any exam with confidence. Download the exam tips guide, watch a video on study hacks, navigate on-campus resources and more.
Be exam ready in 10 Steps
Check out 10 ways to feel your best and be prepared as you approach exams.
Or watch the video:
Watch a replay of our Facebook Live session on healthy habits, study tips and stress management
Join student reps from Health & Wellness and The Centre for Learning Strategy Support to learn how to build healthy study habits, manage stress and stay motivated throughout exam season. This video is packed with practical advice to help you succeed.
Match your study style to any exam format
Discover tailored study tips and techniques for every exam format.
Workshops to help you study smarter
Take your exam preparation to the next level. Whether you’re looking to build a solid study plan, tackle different exam question types or improve your focus and retention, Student Life has you covered. Learn from experienced learning strategists who specialize in empowering students like you.
Improve your study skills through the Learning How to Learn workshop series
In this series you’ll get expert guidance on creating a study plan, prepping for different types of exam questions and so much more. Choose from a variety of workshops hosted by professional learning strategists at the Centre for Learning Strategy Support.
Short on time? Watch the Learning How to Learn at U of T video series.
Get specialized support with Learning Skills Workshops from Accessibility Services
Choose from workshops like memory strategies for tests and exams, preparing for in-person exams and so much more. Each workshop is led by an Accessibility Services learning strategist and designed to empower you with practical tools and learning strategies.
All U of T students who self-identify as having a disability are eligible.
Need accommodations for your exams?
Make sure you’re registered with Accessibility Services and Accommodated Testing Services (ATS) before the deadlines.
ATS coordinates accommodations for quizzes, tests, exams and online assessments at U of T’s St. George Campus. If you need accommodations, you must register with ATS for each test or exam and meet the accommodation deadlines.
To use ATS, you must be registered with Accessibility Services and approved for accommodations.
View the Accessibility Services accommodation registration deadlines >
Already registered with Accessibility Services? View the ATS accommodation registration deadlines >
FREE study kits return in spring
Exam Ready booths
Back in March 2025
Locations across campus
Thanks to everyone who grabbed a FREE study kit the week of November 18-22, 2024. Our booths may be packed up, but we plan to be back in March to help you prep for spring exams. Until then, explore the resources on this page to support your study habits and make the most of your sessions.
RECALL NOTICE
MadeGood Granola Bars in the Exam Ready Study Kits
We have just been made aware that some MadeGood granola bars have been voluntarily recalled as a precautionary measure. No injuries have been reported. Out of an abundance of caution for the well being of our students, please discard any remaining granola bars.
