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 (CHEM-specific topics) Evgeniy Panzhinskiy (effective January 1, 2025) Laura Lemieux (BIOL-specific topics) |
| Biological and Medical Physics, Life Physics (all specializations) | Maryann Sertic | Physics Undergraduate Advisors |
| Biology |
Andrea Neumann (surname A-Q) Maya Ewert (surname R-Z) |
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| 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) |
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| Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy | Alisia Mar | Science and Business Program Advisors |
| Biotechnology/Economics | Science and Business Program Advisors | |
| Chemical Physics |
Tong Leung (Chemistry) |
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| Chemistry | Maureen Wolff |
Pierre-Nicholas Roy (Computational Specialization) |
| Earth Sciences (all specializations), Environmental Sciences (Geoscience and Water Science specializations) | Alisia Mar | |
| Environmental Sciences (Ecology specialization) | Alisia Mar | Jonathan Witt |
| General Science | Priscila Carrara (all years) | |
| Geochemistry | ||
| Honours Science |
Andrea Neumann (surname A-G, all years) Rebecca Gibbins (surname H-Z, all years) |
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| Materials and Nanosciences | Maureen Wolff | |
| 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) |
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| Science and Aviation | Maureen Wolff (all years) | |
| Science and Business | Alisia Mar | Science and Business Program Advisors |
Professional programs
| Program | Contacts |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Optometry | |
| Doctor of Pharmacy |
Minors and options
| Minor/Option | Contact(s) |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics, Biophysics, Physics minors | Physics Undergraduate Advisors |
| Bioinformatics option | |
| Biology minor | |
| Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology options | |
| Chemistry minor | Laura Ingram |
| 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 | 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 |