Where to go for Advising
First-year (new) students
The First Year Advising Centre is open to incoming students starting May 2013 to September 2013. First-year Student Success Coaches can assist you with class selection, registration and the transition to university life.
To make an appointment:
Phone (toll free): 1.866.359.4709
Phone (local): (902) 494.3203
Email: first.year.advisor@dal.ca
Current students
Academic Advisors in Student Services can help you:
- choose your program or major
- understand degree requirements and academic regulations
- map strategies to achieve your educational and career goals, which may include accommodations
- assess whether your current program suits your aptitudes and interests
- develop action plans to deal with academic difficulties
To book an appointment:
- Phone: (902) 494.3077
- Book an appointment online: Go to My.Dal (under the "Learning Resources" tab)
- Via email: advising.studentservices@dal.ca
- In-person: Mark A. Hill Accessibility Centre or Bissett Centre for Academic Success, Killam G28 (Studley campus),
Advisors in your department/school/college
Academic Advisors in your department, school or college can help you with specific class requirements for their programs.
- Faculty of Agriculture [PDF 245kB]
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- School of Business Administration
- Management
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Health and Human Performance
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Planning
Advisors in the Registrar's Office
Contact the Registrar's Office for assistance with:
- Admissions
- Transfer credits
- Degree requirements and academic regulations
- Scholarships
- Bursaries and temporary loans
Other specialized advisors
- Black Student Advising
- International Student Advising
- Mature Student Advising or phone: (902) 494.2375
- Native Education Centre or phone: (902) 494.8863
- Study Abroad Advising
- Transition Year Program (TYP)
- Co-op Education
Unsure where to go?
Start with Academic Advisors in Student Services.
