Science Academic Advising

The academic advisors in the Faculty of Science Academic Advising office (N1054), Maureen Coulter (last names A to K) and Khaleel Hosein (last names L to Z), are the primary advising contacts for Year 1 students.

Refer to "Advising Appointments" for information on how to meet with your advisor.

The academic advisors in the Faculty of Science Academic Advising office (N1054), Maureen Coulter (last names A to K) and Khaleel Hosein (last names L to Z), are the primary advising contacts for Year 1 students who accepted the alternate offer of Core Sciences (no major).

We recommend that you complete the Core Sciences Academic Advising Questionnaire prior to your first advising contact to assist us in understanding your academic goals.

Refer to "Advising Appointments" for information on how to meet with your advisor.

Senior students in an honours program with a home department should primarily contact their undergraduate program advisor. Undergraduate program advisors provide information and guidance related to specific programs of study offered by the department.

The academic advisors in the Faculty of Science Academic Advising office, Maureen Coulter (last names A to K) and Khaleel Hosein (last names L to Z), provide general academic advising for senior students. These advisors are the primary contacts for:

• Explanation of general faculty/university academic regulations, policies and procedures.
• Students experiencing general academic difficulties, including those who have extenuating personal circumstances (e.g., physical or mental health, family/relationship issues, etc.) that are impacting their academic performance.
• Deferred examination requests for Faculty of Science courses.
• The petition process for exceptions to academic regulations for Faculty of Science students.

Refer to "Advising Appointments" for information on how to meet with the most suitable advisor.

Senior students without a home department, including honours students with no major, those in the new BSc Honours Science program or those in the General BSc/BA program, should see the academic advisors in the Faculty of Science Academic Advising office (N1054): Maureen Coulter (last names A to K) and Khaleel Hosein (last names L to Z).

Refer to "Advising Appointments" for information on how to meet with your advisor.

Every graduate program at Laurier has a program advisor. They perform a special role for their students as graduate students are often new to Laurier and need different types of services.

What We Can Help You With

The Faculty of Science Academic Advising office is located in the Science Building, room N1054.

Maureen Coulter (surnames A to K) and Khaleel Hosein (surnames L to Z) are available to meet with you through drop-in hours or booked appointments. These advisors are the primary contacts for:

• Year 1 students.
• Students in the Core Sciences foundational pathway (without major).
• Students in the new BSc Honours Science program.
• Senior students with no major.
• Students in a general BA/BSc without designation program.
• First-year and senior students experiencing general academic difficulties, including those who have extenuating personal circumstances (e.g., transition issues, physical or mental health, family/relationship issues, etc.) that are impacting their academic performance.
• Students on academic probation.
• Students who have been readmitted to the Faculty of Science following a period of absence.
• Students registered in post-degree studies in the Faculty of Science.
• Students registered in another faculty interested in transferring to a Faculty of Science program.

Drop-In Advising Appointments

NOTE TEMPORARY CHANGE:  We will be offering drop-in advising ONLY during the Fall 2019 term examination period (December 9-20) and the first few weeks of the Winter 2020 term (January 6-17).  Monday afternoons 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

• Maximum 15 minutes.
• Recommended for brief questions.
• Available on Monday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. throughout the term.
• Extended drop-in advising hours are offered during peak advising periods. (*See note above)

Booked Advising Appointments

NOTE TEMPORARY CHANGE:  Scheduled appointments using our online booking system will resume as of January 20, 2020.

• Maximum 30 minutes.
• Recommended for lengthier consultations.
• Typically available Tuesday and Wednesday mornings (although days and times may vary during periods of high demand).
• Appointments times are made available every Monday for the following week.
• Phone appointments are available for students who are unable to travel to campus. If you require a phone appointment, book an appointment and provide (in the description area) a phone number where you can be reached.
• Appointments can be scheduled on our online booking system: (*See note above)
  
  • Schedule an Appointment with Maureen Coulter (surnames A to K)
  • Schedule an Appointment with Khaleel Hosein (surnames L to Z)

Each Faculty of Science department has a program advisor(s) for information and guidance related to specific programs of study offered by the department.

Appointments with the Associate Dean: Student Services, Paul Mallet, are typically reserved for students with questions about complex academic issues, or those who are experiencing serious academic challenges. You may be referred to the associate dean by the academic advisor.

To book an appointment with the associate dean directly, contact the administrative assistant at scienceadvising@wlu.ca or 519.884.0710 x2425.