Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW)

Join us for Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW)—March 3-7

As we approach the end of the semester, students often find themselves facing mounting deadlines and increasing academic pressures. To support students in managing their time effectively, Saint Mary’s University is proud to participate in Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW), in collaboration with over 30 academic institutions across Canada. This initiative provides students with valuable strategies to enhance focus, boost motivation, and improve time management, writing, studying, and exam preparation.

What’s Happening?

Dates: March 3-7, 2025
Location: Online (Zoom Events)
Programming Runs: 1:00 – 6:00 PM AST Daily
Register Here: PAW Registration

Featured Event: Opening Keynote

Speaker: Tiara Cash
Date: March 3
Time: 4:30 PM AST
Topic: Gearing Up for a Good Finale!: Planting Seeds of Rest and Rejuvenation in Students

Virtual Study Hall: Stay Accountable!

Looking for motivation to tackle your assignments? Join our Virtual Study Hall, where you can work alongside other students in a supportive, distraction-free environment. This technique, known as body doubling, helps improve productivity and accountability.

Don’t miss this opportunity to build strong academic habits and finish the semester strong! For more information, visit the Learning Specialists Association of Canada’s (LSAC) PAW Webpage: Procrastination Awareness Week (LSAC)

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to studentsuccess@smu.ca. Let’s work together to beat procrastination and achieve success!