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.
Schedule an Academic Advising Appointment
Drop-in Academic Advising Information
Science Advising offers both in-person and virtual drop-in academic advising. Virtual drop-ins take place via Zoom. The academic advisor will let students in one by one from the waiting room, throughout the drop-in session. For in-person drop-in advising, students can come to the Science Advising Centre in Atrium 301.
Drop-in Advising Schedule
Day | Time (AST) | Mode of Delivery | Location |
Monday | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Virtual | Click to join |
Tuesday | 1:30pm - 2:30pm | In-Person | Atrium 301 |
Wednesday | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Virtual | Click to join |
Wednesday | 1:30pm - 2:30pm | In-Person | Atrium 301 |
Thursday | 1:30pm - 2:30pm | In-Person | Atrium 301 |
Friday | 10:00am - 11:00am | Virtual | Click to join |
Schedule Updates:
Please note, there will be no drop-in advising sessions on the following dates:
- Friday, September 29
- Thursday, October 5
- Monday, October 9
- Monday, November 13
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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Tara Whitney Science Academic Advisor |
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Carla Sestito Secretary |