Academic advisors

Academic Advisors and Coaches

Who are Coaches?

Science Coaches are your go-to guides for navigating your first year of university. They help you transition smoothly into university life and continue to support you throughout your time in the Science program. Need help connecting with campus resources? Your coach is there to assist you, even beyond your first year.

Who are Academic Advisors?

Academic Advisors are friendly and knowledgeable staff and faculty members dedicated to supporting you. They encourage and empower you to take charge of your academic journey, offering a welcoming environment to share any concerns. Whether you need motivation or guidance, they’re here to help.

What is academic advising?

Academic advising is all about helping you create a meaningful educational plan. Advisors provide you with curricular advice, explore your options with you, and offer personalized referrals. They foster a connected and supportive community, making sure you have the resources you need to achieve your academic goals.

Contact listings

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On this page: Undergraduate Programs, Professional Programs, Minors and Options, Pathway Programs, Topics and Student Groups

First year students can book a meeting using the appointments webform. Second year students should book directly with their program advisor. 

Undergraduate programs

Program First-year students Second-year and above
Biochemistry, Biochemistry/Biotechnology Specialization Alisia Mar

Dara Gilbert

Laura Lemieux

Biological and Medical Physics, Life Physics (all specializations) Maryann Sertic Physics Undergraduate Advisors
Biology

Andrea Neumann (surname A-Q)

Maya Ewert (surname R-Z)

Kesen Ma

Jeannie Redpath-Erb

Sarah Ruffell

Sue Whyte

Biomedical Science

Priscila Carrara (surname A-L)

Cheryl Duxbury (surname A-L)

Marcel Pinheiro (surname A-L)

Sue Whyte (surname A-L)

Rebecca Gibbins (surname M-Z)

Vivian Dayeh (surname M-Z)

Heidi Engelhardt (surname M-Z)

Jeannie Redpath-Erb (surname M-Z)

Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy Alisia Mar Science and Business Program Advisors
Biotechnology/Economics   Science and Business Program Advisors
Chemical Physics  

Tong Leung (Chemistry)

Physics Undergraduate Advisors

Chemistry Maureen Wolff

Laura Ingram

Pierre-Nicholas Roy (Computational Specialization)

Earth Sciences (all specializations), Environmental Sciences (Geoscience and Water Science specializations) Alisia Mar

John Johnston

Alisia Mar

Jen Parks

Environmental Sciences (Ecology specialization) Alisia Mar Jonathan Witt
General Science Priscila Carrara (all years)
Geochemistry  

John Johnston

Alisia Mar

Jen Parks

Honours Science

Andrea Neumann (surname A-G, all years)

Rebecca Gibbins (surname H-Z, all years)

Materials and Nanosciences Maureen Wolff

Rick Marta

Tong Leung

Mathematical Physics Maryann Sertic Physics Undergraduate Advisors
Medicinal Chemistry Maureen Wolff Steven Forsey
Physics Maryann Sertic Physics Undergraduate Advisors
Physics and Astronomy Maryann Sertic Physics Undergraduate Advisors
Psychology

Andrea Neumann (Science and general elective course requirements)

Ceylan Enver (PSYCH course requirements)

Science and Aviation Maureen Wolff (all years)
Science and Business Alisia Mar Science and Business Program Advisors

Professional programs

Program Contacts
Doctor of Optometry

Michaela Tatu (email)

Shamroze Khan

Doctor of Pharmacy

Becky Ewan

Kaitlin Bynkoski

Minors and options

Minor/Option Contact(s)
Astrophysics, Biophysics, Physics minors Physics Undergraduate Advisors
Bioinformatics option

Andrew Doxey

Brendan McConkey

Biology minor

Jeannie Redpath-Erb

Sue Whyte

Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology options

Jeannie Redpath-Erb

Sue Whyte

Chemistry minor Laura Ingram
Earth Sciences minor

John Johnston

Alisia Mar

Medical Physiology minor

Vivian Dayeh

Jeannie Redpath-Erb

Sue Whyte

Neuroscience minor

Marcel Pinheiro

Sue Whyte

Pathway programs

Pathway program Contact(s)
Biotechnology Technician Diploma Pathway (with Conestoga College) Vivian Dayeh

Topics and student groups (Science Undergraduate Office - SUO)

Topics/Student Groups Contact
General academic questions science.advisor@uwaterloo.ca
China 2+2/2+1+1, International Exchange, BASE, iBASE, International Students Meiling Wu
Communication requirement Maryann Sertic
Joint honours plans, general readmission questions Stephen Woods
Readmission after failed standing Priscila Carrara
Science Non-Degree, faculty transfer Maureen Wolff
Science Post-Degree, Conditional Admission to Pharmacy (CAP), New to UWaterloo upper-year transfer students (June to August) Rebecca Gibbins