For students in 1A and 1B
Within the Faculty of Engineering, all students in their first year have access to faculty-wide advisors in the Faculty of Engineering's First Year Office.
For students in 2A+
Please email the undergraduate co-ordinator for an appointment. Crystal Cooper, E5 6126, Ext., 41524
An academic advisor can help you with
Academic advising supports all parts of a student’s academic journey, including promotion rules, improving study skills, exploring options, supplemental exams and selecting courses like Complementary Studies Electives (CSEs).
Academic advising deals with all aspects of your academic career including:
- Year promotion and term decisions
- Study skills
- Options in engineering programs
- Course selection and enrolment - including Complementary Studies Electives (CSE's)
- Taking courses at another university
- Transfers within the Faculty of Engineering or to another program in another faculty or university
- Disciplinary and academic offences (cheating and plagiarism)
- Sickness and medical certificates (missed exams)
- Deferred and supplemental exams
Academics can sometimes interconnect with personal problems (relationship issues, death in the family, etc.). If you need support with personal or mental health issues please reach out to the University of Waterloo Counselling Services.