Academic Advisors
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 Program Advisors?
Program 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 | Luke Balch |
Evgeniy Panzhinskiy (surname A-L) Laura Lemieux (surname M-R) Jacqueline MacDonald (surname S-Z) |
| Biological and Medical Physics, Life Physics (all specializations) | Meiling Wu | Physics Undergraduate Advisors |
| Biology | ||
| Biomedical Science |
Cheryl Duxbury (surname A-L) Marcel Pinheiro (surname A-L) Sue Whyte (surname A-L) |
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Vivian Dayeh (surname M-Z) Heidi Engelhardt (surname M-Z) Jeannie Redpath-Erb (surname M-Z) |
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| Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy | Luke Balch (all years) | |
| Chemistry | Maureen Wolff |
Pierre-Nicholas Roy (Computational Specialization) |
| Earth Sciences (all specializations), Environmental Sciences (Geoscience and Water Science specializations) | Luke Balch | |
| Environmental Sciences (Ecology specialization) | Luke Balch | Jonathan Witt |
| General Science | Priscila Carrara (all years) | |
| Honours Science |
Rebecca Gibbins (all years) |
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| Materials and Nanosciences | Maureen Wolff | |
| Mathematical Physics | Meiling Wu | Physics Undergraduate Advisors |
| Medical Sciences | Medical Sciences Advisor | |
| Medicinal Chemistry | Maureen Wolff | Steven Forsey |
| Physics | Maryann Sertic | Physics Undergraduate Advisors |
| Physics and Astronomy | Maryann Sertic | Physics Undergraduate Advisors |
| Psychology, Honours Science - Joint Honours Psychology |
Andrea Neumann (Science and general elective course requirements) Ceylan Enver (PSYCH course requirements) |
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| Science and Aviation | Maureen Wolff (all years) | |
| Science and Business | Luke Balch (all years) | |
| Science and Financial Management | Luke Balch (all years) | |
Professional programs
| Program | Contacts |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Optometry | |
| Doctor of Pharmacy |
*Please note that the academic advisors listed for the Optometry program support current Optometry students only. If you have questions about prerequisite courses or eligibility, please contact the academic advisor for your corresponding undergraduate program/plan above.
Minors and options
How to add a minor option, or certificate
| Minor/Option | Contact(s) |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics, Biophysics, Advanced Physics, Physics minors | Physics Undergraduate Advisors |
| Aviation minor | |
| Biochemistry minor | |
| Bioinformatics option | |
| Biology minor | |
| Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology options | |
| Chemistry minor | |
| Earth Sciences minor | |
| Medical Physiology minor | |
| Neuroscience minor |
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, letters of permission | science.advisor@uwaterloo.ca |
| China 2+2/2+1+1, BASE, iBASE, International Students | Meiling Wu |
| Communication requirement | Maryann Sertic |
| Conditional Admission to Pharmacy (CAP) | Maya Ewert |
| International Exchange (outgoing and incoming) | science.exchange@uwaterloo.ca |
| Joint honours plans, applications for readmission | Stephen Woods |
| New to UWaterloo upper-year transfer students (June to August) | Tamara DeSouza |
| Readmission after failed standing | Priscila Carrara |
| Science Non-Degree, Post-Degree, faculty transfer | Maureen Wolff |