Academic Exploration Series
Course registration for returning undergraduate students begins March 21st, 2022 (see dal.ca/dates for the registration date that applies to your faculty) and the 2022/2023 Fall/Winter Timetable will be released on March 3rd, 2022.
With upcoming course registration in mind, we are hosting an Academic Exploration Series of workshops and events. This is your opportunity to explore programs and gain the tools to shape your degree into what you want it to be! Register today for workshops, info sessions, and advisor meetings that can help you determine your major/minor, and many more academic opportunities.
Advising Workshops
Attend workshops that will give you the tools needed to effectively explore your degree options!
Date & Time | Location | Workshop Title | Join Event | Presenter |
Feb. 2, 2022 @ 11:30 am AST | Microsoft Teams | How to Make the Most of Your Electives | Watch now! | Sarah Ready, Student Success Advisor |
Feb. 2, 2022 @ 2:30 pm AST |
Microsoft Teams |
Exploring and determining program requirements using your Degree Audit |
Closed. |
Craig Larsh, Manager, Degree Progression and Academic Support |
Feb. 3, 2022 @ 2:30 pm AST | Microsoft Teams | Navigating the Academic Calendar - The Only Document You’ll Ever Need | Watch now! | Tyler Hall, Student Success Advisor |
Feb. 7, 2022 @ 2:30 pm AST | Microsoft Teams | Degree Planning: The Big Picture | Watch now! | Makenna Cooke, Student Success Advisor |
Feb. 8, 2022 @ 1:00 pm AST | Microsoft Teams | Honours Planning 101 | Watch now! | Terra Duncan, Student Success Advisor |
Feb 9, 2022 @ 1:00 pm AST | Microsoft Teams | Making the Connection - Majors and Careers | Watch now! | Moderated by Layne MacPhee, Bissett Student Success Centre Peer Advisor |
Feb. 15, 2022 @ 3pm AST | Microsoft Teams | Building Motivation and Hope in your Academic and Career Planning | Closed. | Christine Frigault, Career Counsellor |
Feb. 24, 2022 @ 2:00 pm AST | Microsoft Teams | Taking Courses at Another Institution Through Letter of Permission | Watch now! | Christine Wilson, Assistant Registrar, Transfer Credits and Student Mobility |
Program Workshops
Explore program options you are interested in. More sessions will be added soon!
Date & Time | Location | Workshop Title | Join Event | Presenter(s) |
Pre-Recorded | Video | Health and Human Performance Program Overview |
Exploring Careers in HAHP [PDF 1.7 MB] |
Heidi Tracey Baillie and Lindsay Currie from the School of Health and Human Performance |
Feb. 14, 2022 @ 11:00 am AST | Zoom | Truro Campus Program Overview | Watch now! | Kamryn Findlay, Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Agriculture |
Feb. 15, 2022 @ 11:00 am AST | Microsoft Teams | Explore the possibilities from Faculty of Management: Minors, Certificates, both? The choice could be yours! | Watch now! | Jenny Baechler, Carrie Hunter and Margie Muise from the Faculty of Management |
Pre-Recorded | Microsoft Power Point | Academic Exploration Series Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Presentation | Watch now! [PPT 19.4 MB] | Dr. David Matthias, Assistant Dean, Student Matters |
Feb. 16, 2022 @ 12:00 pm AST | Microsoft Teams | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Student Panel (with Q&A) | Watch now! | FASS Senior Year Students, moderated by Dr. Michael Fournier |
Feb. 16, 2022 @ 6:00 pm AST | Microsoft Teams | Engineering Information Session - Panel | Watch now! | Karyn Hemsworth, Jason Lecoure, Dr. Tim Little, & Student Panelists |
Feb. 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm AST | Microsoft Teams | Dal Science Major Mixer | Closed. | Hosted by the Dalhousie Science Society and D-Level Societies |
Feb. 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am AST | Collaborate | Explore Science Co-op | Watch now! | Panel (Science co-op students and their employers as well as the Science Employer Development Coordinator) |
*This event will be recorded and shared internally with the FASS community afterwards
All Dalhousie faculties have a range of advising supports for students. Advisors across Dalhousie are ready to assist you with degree planning, course selection, and more.
Not sure who to meet with? Visit Where to go for Advising to find an advisor and meet with them to ensure your degree plan is right for you!
Need a refresher on how to register for courses? Check out the links below:
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Questions?
If you have questions about Academic Exploration Month, contact advising@dal.ca.