GBDA Academic Advising Appointment Request Form

Before you book, please note our appointment booking policies:

• Virtual and In-Person appointments are not guaranteed - This form does not auto-book an appointment, your request will be triaged by someone from the GBDA Advising team, who will then book the appointment. If approved for an appointment, you will receive an email confirmation with a meeting link and time. Advisors will consider your preferences and cross-reference your course schedule.
• Cancelling an Appointment - If for any reason you can no longer attend your appointment, please email gbda.advising@uwaterloo.ca as soon as possible – we can help you to reschedule your appointment and can then give your appointment to another student.
• If you are feeling ill and have an in-person appointment, please let us know as soon as possible and we can move your appointment to a virtual format.
• Appointments will be booked between the hours of Tuesday through Thursday 8:30 PM - 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
• Respecting Your Privacy - Students are asked to refrain from submitting sensitive personal and/or confidential information through this form. Students should also be aware that Advisors are not able to view, collect, or distribute private health information as per Policy 46 - Information Management

• Connecting to Wellness Supports - If you are seeking wellness support, please do not hesitate to contact one of the free supports below:
  • Counselling Services - call 519-888-4096
  • Good2Talk - call 1 866-925-5454
  • Here24/7 - call 1 844-437-3247
  • Crisis Services Canada - call 1 833-456-4566 or by text 45645
  • Empower Me, Mental Health Resources  - call 1 833-628-5589
  • Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team - call 1-888-829-7484