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This platform is used by both the SFU Library Student Learning Commons and Research Commons to support undergraduate and graduate students at SFU. Students can use this platform to: 
  • Schedule in-person and virtual consultations with the undergraduate writing team 
  • Request Read Aheads and consultations with the graduate writing team and access Read Ahead feedback and virtual booked graduate consultations 
  • Schedule semester-long Conversation Partners meetings 
  • Schedule Neuro-language Coaching sessions 
Getting started:
  • Before you can make an appointment you need to:
    • log in to your account (or register for an account if you don't already have one).
    • read and agree with the consultation policies as 
Tips and help:
  • Trouble finding an available appointment? Try checking additional schedules.
  • For instructions on how to book, edit, or cancel an appointment, or how to upload your assignments, please watch this tutorial
  • If you experience technical difficulties with this platform, please see this troubleshooting advice
  • Further questions? 
     
    For all general inquiries, contact us at learning-commons@sfu.ca
     
    For grad writing inquiries, contact us at slc-gradwritingteam@sfu.ca 

Confidentiality policy: Consultations are confidential and will be managed in accordance with BC's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information on this website is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468) and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RSBC 1996, c. 165). It is related directly to and needed by the University for services provided by the Student Learning Commons. The information will be used to maintain a record of consultation with Student Learning Commons staff. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information please contact Donna McGee Thompson, Head, Student Learning Commons, at 778.782.3294 or dmcthomp@sfu.ca
 
Disclosure of Personal Information
In using these services, you hereby acknowledge and agree that SFU may, in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, contact and release your personal information to your designated emergency contact, in the event that you become seriously physically or mentally ill, are involved in an emergency, or in the event of emergencies or mental health concerns posing a risk to your safety or the safety of others.
 
In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RSBC 1996, c. 165), SFU permits information to be shared with relevant authorities, professionals, and SFU employees, if such disclosure relates directly to and is necessary for fulfilling the requirements of their role, to ensure prompt assistance and address the situation effectively. This is especially important when the health or safety of an individual or community may be at risk. This information sharing is conducted with a commitment to privacy, limited to those who need to know, and prioritizes confidentiality.
 

Accessibility: SFU values diversity and is committed to inclusion. If you require any accessibility related accommodations in order to fully access and participate in a consultation, please contact us directly at learning-commons@sfu.ca. Please contact us as soon as possible as some accommodations will require lead time to arrange (i.e. CART, ASL)