academic advisor News Archive
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Students
New resource for students – Virtual Advising Help Centre now open!
March 15, 2021 —
The UM’s new Virtual Advising Help Centre (VAHC) is now open (as of March 15), and ready to answer students’ pressing questions
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Students
Science advisor receives 2019 Advising Excellence Award
August 13, 2019 —
Christine Adams [BA(Hons)/ 94, MEd/01] from the Faculty of Science is the winner of the 2019 Advising Excellence Award
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Students
The good news about changing your academic plans
December 3, 2018 —
You’ve taken a few classes, or more than a few, and it hits you: you want to change your program of study. This is actually pretty common. Believe it or not, that’s good news.
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Students
Why is my account on hold?!
November 14, 2018 —
‘Why am I on hold?!’ is a common concern among students, and it’s often flagged when they attempt to use one of the services provided by the university.
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Students
Other ways your academic advisor can help
November 8, 2018 —
Many students go to advisors for help selecting classes, understanding program information and completing graduation checks. But advisors can help with other questions as well.