Science Advising Centre
The Science Advising Centre offers academic advising services to current and prospective Saint Mary’s students. Book an appointment through our online booking system (virtual and in-person options available), 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 note, the Saint Mary's University, including the Science Advising Centre, will be closed from December 23, 2024 at 4:30pm, reopening on January 6, 2025.
Schedule an Academic Advising Appointment:
Please use your @SMU email account when booking. For prospective students who do not yet have an @SMU account, we recommend using a non-Gmail email when booking.
Science Academic Advising Drop-in Schedule - January 6 - 24
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.
| Day | Time (AST) | Mode of Delivery | Location |
| Monday | 1:30pm - 3:30pm | In-Person | Atrium 301 |
| Tuesday | 1:30pm - 3:30pm | In-Person | Atrium 301 |
| Wednesday | 1:30pm - 3:30pm | In-Person | Atrium 301 |
| Thursday | 1:30pm - 3:30pm | In-Person | Atrium 301 |
| Friday | 1:30pm - 3:30pm | In-Person | Atrium 301 |
| 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Virtual | Click to Join |
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 |