Science Advising Centre
The Science Advising Centre offers academic advising services to current and prospective Saint Mary’s students. Students may book an appointment (virtual and in-person options available) through our online booking system, attend a drop-in advising session (details below) or email questions directly to advisor.science@smu.ca.
Availability for regular appointments opens 14 days in advance.
Please submit all paperwork in digital form to advisor.science@smu.ca.
Drop-In Sessions:
Academic Advising Information
We’re happy to offer virtual and in-person drop-in academic advising sessions for current students. Future/prospective students should make an appointment through the above online booking system
In-person Drop-in Advising - Science Advising Centre
Location: Atrium 301
Tuesday – Thursday from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Virtual Drop-in Advising
Join the Zoom meeting at any point during the session for one-on-one advising. Students are placed in the waiting room as they join, and the advisor will admit students one by one through the session.
Mondays 2:00 – 3:30 pm (AT) Click to join
Fridays 10:00 am to 11:30 am (AT) Click to join
Regular virtual drop-ins will end on Monday, December 19 and will resume Monday, January 9, 2023.
Join using the links above or find the events in the "Upcoming Events" section in the Science Advising Centre Brightspace.
Questions? Email advisor.science@smu.ca
The Faculty of Science also has a variety of academic program advisors who can help answer questions about courses, research interests, or other aspects of your degree.
As Academic Advisors, our job is to help you:
• Make informed decisions about which courses to take and how to sequence your courses;
• Determine an academic plan to achieve your educational goals;
• Explore program options (majors, minors, certificates);
• Understand University regulations and processes; and
• Learn about University services, resources, and supports available to you
Your Science Advising Centre Team
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Courtenay Kyle Senior Science Academic Advisor |
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Laura Johnston Science Academic Advisor |
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Carla Sestito Secretary |