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 in person.

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

NOTICE OF SERVICE CHANGES: 

• As of March 16, 2020 until further notice, Academic Advising will not be available for in-person meetings.
  
  Mohawk and McMaster site students:
  Please send your questions to bscnadvising@mcmaster.ca
  Online appointments can be booked by emailing bscnadvising@mcmaster.ca 
  
  Conestoga site students:
  Please send your questions to bscnadvising@conestogac.on.ca or call 519-748-5220 ext 3689.
  Online appointments can be booked by emailing 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 intend to take a reduced course load
• 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