Academic Advising

WHO ARE MY ACADEMIC ADVISORS? 

Your Academic Advisors are here to help you navigate your academic path from day one of your program through to graduation.

Your Academic Advisors are available to answer your questions by email, phone, or ​appointment.

Not yet a BScN student and have admissions-related questions? Email bscnadmissions@mcmaster.ca

Looking for other resources on campus? Check out the Campus Services page.

NOTICE OF SERVICE CHANGES: 

DROP-IN ADVISING IS AVAILABLE.

McMaster site students:
Please send your questions and/or requests for appointments to bscnadvisemac@mcmaster.ca

Mohawk site students:
Please send your questions and/or requests for appointments to bscnadvisemohawk@mcmaster.ca

Conestoga site students:
Please send your questions and/or requests for appointments to bscnadvising@conestogac.on.ca

WHAT CAN MY ACADEMIC ADVISORS HELP ME WITH?

• Degree requirements and university policies/procedures
• Course options and requirements
• Academic requirements to continue to the next level
• Navigating absences (short-term and long-term)
• Course exemptions/taking courses at other universities
• Clarify deadlines and sessional dates
• Help you explore options, make decisions, and set realistic goals

WHEN SHOULD I CONTACT MY ACADEMIC ADVISORS?

• You may be failing a class
• You have questions about a policy or process
• You are considering transferring to a different program
• You have been absent from class or clinical practice and have missed assignments/tests/exams
• You are experiencing personal or academic issues that may impact your ability to be successful in your academic endeavours