ADVISING @ UFV
Advisors assist you in formulating educational plans, inform you of institutional policies and procedures and refer you to services designed to increase your success. You can determine who your advisor is based on the program you have been admitted to.
EDUCATIONAL ADVISING IN STUDENT SERVICES
Contact us in-person, phone or e-mail
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In-Person Appointments and Drop-in Advising |
| Advising appointments are 45 minutes long and available between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, in person or on the phone. Drop-in advising is also available on a same day, first-come, first-served basis to answer immediate and pressing questions, such as: |
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"What course can I take that’s the equivalent to Math 12?" |
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"I need to find one more course that will fit my schedule." |
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"If I take a course here, can I transfer it to another school?" |
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E-mail |
Campus |
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Abbotsford |
Room B214 |
604-854-4528 |
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advising@ufv.ca |
Chilliwack |
Room E105 |
604-795-2808 |
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Mission |
Room D135 |
604-820-6000 | |
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| Educational Advisors advise students who are in the following programs: |
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General Studies diploma |
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Program Paths (e.g. Kinesiology studies) |
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Transfer students (students wishing to transfer to another program or institution) | |
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| Preparing for your appointment with an Educational Advisor: |
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Research information about your program or desired program. |
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Write down your questions to ensure each is answered. |
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Call if you’re running late or need to reschedule. | |
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| Typical questions we get in appointments are: |
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"What is a (fill in the blank): certificate, diploma, degree, major, minor, breadth requirement, prerequisite, etc."
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"How do I get into the program I’m interested in?" |
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"I’ve don’t have Math 12, what should I do?" |
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"I’m in Nursing and I want to switch over to Business. Can I take my courses with me?" | |
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| When we don’t have the answers, we will refer you on to the best resource(s). For example: |
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“I have no idea what I want to do with my life!” (»Counselling services)
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“I need help finding a job.” (»Career Services)
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“I can’t afford to pay my rent.” (»Student Awards and Financial Aid)
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“I fell and hurt my arm so I can’t write. I need help” or “I have a disability and need resources to help me” (»Disability Services)
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“I want to meet people on campus.” (»Student Life) | |
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ARTS & SCIENCE ADVICE CENTRE
Arts Advising
www.ufv.ca/arts
Are you a first year student who's not sure what courses to take? Use the First Year Student Study Themes to help you begin.
Appointments available in Abbotsford and Chilliwack. To book an appointment call 604-557-4028 or 1-888-504-7441 ext. 4028, or stop by Room B249 Abbotsford Campus.
Arts Advisors can advise you if you are in any of the following programs:
* Bachelor of Arts degree
* Associate of Arts degree
* Liberal Arts diploma
* Post baccalaureate Certificate in Extended Studies: Arts
* Second BA degrees
* Arts Minors/Extended Minors as part of another UFV Degree
Science Advising
www.ufv.ca/Faculty_of_Science/Science_Advice_Centre.htm
Abbotsford: 604-557-4028, Room B249
Science Advisors advise students who are in the following programs:
* Bachelor of Science degree
* Associate of Science degree
Program Advising
http://www.ufv.ca/directory/
If you have been admitted directly into a program of study (e.g. Business Administration diploma, Kinesiology degree, etc.) you will have a program-specific advisor or departmental assistant to help you. To find this person, read through correspondence mailed to you or refer to the above web site to locate your program advisor.
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