Academic Advising
We advise. You decide.
Our team of Academic Advisors assists with course planning for students who have been accepted into an academic program.
Academic Advising is a collaborative relationship. You and an advisor work as a team to create a strategic educational plan.
Academic Advising is available to students who are:
Domestic or international
Taking campus courses
Enrolled in any of the following programs
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Computing Science (BCS)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Associate of Arts or Associate of Science
- Preparing for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Preparing for admission into the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Preparing for admission into the Bachelor of Education, Elementary or STEM
- Computing Science Diploma
- University Preparation (UPrep) including Adult Basic Education (ABE) or upgrading
- English as a Second or Additional Language (ESAL) courses, level 4 & 5
- Preparing for a professional occupation, career/vocational or a foundation entry trade program
Other advising teams
If you have 54 or more credits or your program is not listed above:
If you are taking Open Learning (online) courses:
If you have have not yet applied (domestic):
If you have have not yet applied (international):
If you have not received an acceptance letter in to your program:
If you need course schedule or course registration information:
Our role
As advisors, we listen to your questions in a safe, respectful and confidential space. We share our expertise along with accurate, up-to-date information to empower you to make informed decisions about your academic and career goals. Some of the things we help you interpret or navigate include:
- Develop, modify and maintain an academic plan in a way that balances your academic, personal and professional demands
- Course pre-requisites
- Course selection
- Program requirements
- Academic policies and regulations
- TRU’s extensive network of academic support services
Your role
- Come to your appointment prepared with questions and relevant materials.
- Be an active learner by participating fully in advising appointments – ask questions if you don’t understand something.
- Keep your appointment if you’ve requested one. Cancel in advance if you can’t make it.
- Make note of important dates in the academic year (i.e. add/drop deadlines)
- Check your TRU student email regularly – that’s how we, and other TRU staff, communicate with you.
What's next?
Read through the Academic Advising process and book an appointment with an Academic Advisor today!
Connect with Academic AdvisingLocation
- OM 1100
Across from Starbucks
Hours
- Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
