Undergraduate Academic Advising

Academic advising is for every undergraduate student – from those who are doing well to those who are facing challenges. Connecting with Laurier’s advising community is an ongoing process that can help you set and achieve your academic goals.

Advisors can provide guidance on a range of academic program planning subjects, such as:

Developing an academic plan.
Verifying that you are meeting you are meeting your degree requirements.
Exploring the requirements for a minor or major.
Clarifying academic regulations, policies and procedures.
Familiarizing yourself with the resources available in case you are experiencing academic, financial, medical or personal difficulties.

Advising efforts at Laurier extend beyond navigating progression requirements. Laurier’s advisors will support and enable you to create, refine and realize an academic plan that is informed by and aligned with your goals and aspirations.

Are you a graduate student? All graduate students should see their program advisor for program questions. For processes and timelines associated with your degree, see Manage Your Program.

MyDegree

Track your own academic progress with MyDegree, Laurier's online course-planning and degree-progression platform.

Log In to MyDegree

See the MyDegree page to learn more about how you can use the tool to plan and audit your pathway to graduation.

How to Connect with Your Academic Advisor

Each advising department has their own method of connecting with you. Make sure you check the How to Connect section on the faculty's advising page to make sure you're following the correct processes.

The academic advisor that you should contact depends on your year of study, your program of registration, the type of inquiry, and the complexity of your academic circumstances.

To find out who your advisor is:

Determine your year or study and program of registration.
Check the Advisors section on your faculty's advising page to determine who you connect with.

Academic Advising Teams

Academic Recovery and Success Programs

Whether you're coming back to Laurier after being required to withdraw or you're working to improve your academic standing, we're here for you.

Progressing Past Probation (P3)

P3 is for students in their first term on academic probation. We're here to help you bounce back and build a solid academic foundation.

Connect with academic advisors who understand your situation.
Get support from campus services like tutoring and wellness resources.
Learn how to manage your time, stress, and finances more effectively.

Learn about the P3 program steps.

Strategies for Academic Success: A Readmission Program

The SAS program is open to students from all programs on the Waterloo and Brantford campuses. We want to help you get ready to return to your studies with confidence by providing you with:

One-on-one support from academic advisors and mentors.
Tools to build strong study habits and time management skills.
Wellness strategies to help you stay balanced and motivated.

Register for the SAS program.

Use Your Students' Website

There is a wealth of information on our website where you'll most likely find the answers to your question. To start you off, here are some key resources you may need:

Academic calendar: The academic calendar contains official information regarding program requirements, course offerings and academic regulations.
Academic integrity: This golden guide to academic integrity will take you through everything you need to know about acting with integrity from research and collaboration to writing and studying.
Course registration guide: Go through the step-by-step guide so that your course registration process goes as smooth as possible.
Important dates and deadlines: Find all the current academic year's academic dates and deadlines, such as tuition and fee due dates, course drop dates, etc.

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