Student Advisors
At St. Jerome’s University, co-registered students, Sexualities, Relationships, and Families (SRF) students, and Health Humanities students will benefit from our on-site Student Advisors. Our advisors are available by appointment and during drop-in hours to provide support and guidance on the following:
- Goal setting and action plans
- Academic program requirements, majors/minors
- Course enrolment, overrides, petitions
- Co-op, service-learning
- Connecting with campus resources and supports
- Getting involved and volunteer opportunities
- Future planning (careers and graduate studies)
- Identifying and navigating obstacles
- University policies and regulations
In-person drop-in advising
In-person drop-in advising is available every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the fall term.
- John's office: Sweeney Hall 1014A
- Britt's office: Sweeney Hall 1017
- Drop-in advising location may occasionally change to an alternate location. Please check the advisor's whiteboard outside their office for updated information.
Online advising with John
Online drop-in advising is available every Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Microsoft Teams OR the phone.
- Log onto Microsoft Teams OR call John's office number: 519-884-8111 x 28241
- Through the chat function in Teams, look up John Arnou and send a message notifying John that you want to connect for drop-in advising.
- John will reply to confirm availability and preference for a Microsoft Teams video call or a phone appointment.
Peer Academic Leaders
Peer Academic Leaders are current upper-year students that can support you with:
- Building effective study habits
- Provide tips for exam preparation
- Offer advice on declaring your major
- Guidance on career options
From campus events to study sessions and workshops, our Peer Academic Leaders provide mentorship to all incoming co-registered first-year students. Contact our Peer Academic Leaders by email at sjupals@uwaterloo.ca.
Wellness supports
At St. Jerome’s University, co-registered students or students in residence will have access to and benefit from our on-site Wellness Coordinator. Our stepped-care approach to wellness involves both preventative and proactive support – including the individual's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects.
Our Wellness Coordinator provides guidance and access to the following:
- Confidential wellness coaching
- Connecting you to wellness supports across campus
- Peer support and drop-in programming
Winter 2026
New Program - Daylight on Demand
Beat the winter blues with SJU’s Daylight on Demand Program!
Starting January 20th, SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) light therapy lamps are available to rent through the SJU Library, giving you a safe and effective way to boost mood, energy, and focus during darker months. These lamps mimic natural daylight, helping to regulate mood & sleep and support overall wellbeing – perfect for staying motivated!
Wellness Wednesdays
Join our Wellness Coordinator every 2nd Wednesday of the month for a themed wellness workshop, tailored to supporting you through Winter term!
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. | Sweeney Hall 1012
Getting Organized: Goals and Intention Setting
Wednesday, January 14th
Self-Compassion
Wednesday, February 11th
Motivation
Wednesday, March 11th
Release Breathwork Workshops
Join the Release Breathwork team every 1st Wednesday of the month for an experiential workshop using movement, breath, and guided reflection.
Registration is required. Please sign up on Ticketfi.
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | RS Gym
Wednesday, February 4th
Wednesday, March 4th
Wednesday, April 1st
CMHA Mood Walks
A 4 week therapeutic walking series. Join us for all 4 walks, or come as you please. Each walk will be a short outing to a coffee shop on campus – join in and have your warm beverage paid for by our Wellness team!
Meeting point: Sweeney Hall Main Reception at 12:30 p.m. Each walk will be ~20-30 minutes long.
Monday, February 2nd
Monday, February 9th
Monday, February 16th
Monday, February 23rd
Therapy Dogs
Sweeney Hall Fireplace Lounge
Tuesday, January 20th 7:00-8:00 PM
Monday, March 2nd 7:00-8:00 PM
Mental Health First Aid Essentials
Dates and times to be confirmed.
Weekly wellness supports
Well-Link Peer Support Drop In
Wednesdays (ongoing), 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Well Link Lab – SJ1 3022
Thriving Thursdays: Social Drop In (Ongoing)
Thursdays (ongoing), 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.| Sweeney Hall 1012
UW Mates Satellite Office – Peer Support
Sweeney Hall 1012
Mondays 3:00 p.m. To 3:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. To 12:00 p.m.
Additional University of Waterloo Resources
As a co-registered student, you also have access to the University of Waterloo facilities and resources.