Join a Recognized Study Group

Recognized Study Groups (RSG) are small, student-led study groups of up to 8 classmates enrolled in the same course within the Faculty of Arts & Science. RSGs meet online through Zoom or in person on the St. George campus on a weekly basis.

An RSG for a particular course is created by a student who volunteers to be an RSG leader. The RSG leader is trained and chooses the day, time and delivery mode (online or in-person) for their RSG to meet. Once the RSG is created, it is opened for classmates to join.

An RSG leader is not a tutor – they learn alongside the group. All group members participate in the RSG by reviewing course material, asking questions and preparing for tests together.

In addition to your study group meetings, you will also get support from Study Group Assistants who help with study strategies and answering your questions.

Joining an RSG is approximately a one-hour commitment per week – time well spent connecting with classmates to study together. All RSG participants are expected to meet the following expectations:

• Attend weekly RSG meetings
  • Fall/Winter: Minimum of 4 per term
  • Summer: Minimum of 3 per term
• Prepare for each study group session by staying up-to-date with coursework
• Bring questions about the course material
• Attend one of these academic experiences with your study group:
  • Academic skills workshop as a group
  • Instructor or TA office hours as a group
• Attend a Meet to Complete session
• Complete a reflection survey at the end of the term

All students who meet these expectations will earn a CCR credit.

An RSG is created for a course by one student volunteering to be an RSG leader. Once the RSG leader is trained, the group is opened up for students to join. Here is how it works:

1. A student applies to be an RSG leader.
2. All student volunteers attend an RSG leader Training session.
3. After training, each Leader can start an RSG by selecting the course and preferred weekly meeting time for their RSG.
4. The RSG is posted online.
5. All students are invited to join the RSG.

A list of open RSGs with information about how to join them is posted online. Check the delivery mode of the RSG (online or in-person) before you register for an RSG to ensure you can attend in the delivery method offered. RSGs are only available in courses where a student has volunteered to lead an RSG. To ensure there’s an RSG in your course, consider signing up to lead an RSG. If you don’t find your course listed, check back next week to see new RSGs posted.