Advising Centre
Advising Centre
Meet one-on-one with an advisor for answers to questions about course or program selection, transfer credit, course withdrawal, program requirements, changing programs, declaring a major or minor, making or updating a program plan, graduation check, or postgrad preparations.
Failure to select the correct program category will cause delays and result in rescheduling.
We request that you cancel an appointment at least 24 hours ahead.
Are you newly admitted to a UFV program? Select an advisor for the UFV program you are admitted to.
Qualifying Studies & Exploratory
Qualifying Studies and Exploratory advisors are in the following locations:
Abbotsford - UFV's Advising Centre, Student Union Building (Building S), Room S3117, King Road campus Download map
Chilliwack - Student Services, Room 1318 (across from the library) on Chilliwack CEP campus
Including:
General Studies Diploma students with more than 30 credits completed should book with a General Studies Advisor in Abbotsford or Chilliwack CEP campus
If you don't see a time that works for you, call after 9am to check for drop-in appointment availability:
Abbotsford (604-864-4674)
Chilliwack (604-795-2808)
Adult Education
The Adult Education advising office is located in Building D, Room 218b on the Abbotsford campus
Including:
Email the Program Advisor to book an appointment
Arts
Arts advisors are in the following locations:
Abbotsford - UFV's Advising Centre, Student Union Building (Building S), Room S3117, King Road campus Download map
Chilliwack - Student Services, Room 1318 (across from the library) on Chilliwack CEP campus Download map
Including continuing and newly admitted students to:
Business
The School of Business advising office is located in Building C, Room 2418 on the Abbotsford campus
Including students admitted to:
If you are not admitted to one of the School of Business programs listed above but interested in finding out more, please book with a Future and Qualifying Studies Advisor in Abbotsford or Chilliwack CEP campus.
Note: you do not need to make an appointment if you would like to:
Simply email your request to businfo@ufv.ca and we will get back to you by email to confirm.
Child, Youth and Family Studies
The Child, Youth and Family Studies advisor is in the following location:
Abbotsford - UFV's Advising Centre, Student Union Building (Building S), Room S3117, King Road campus
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Including:
If you have not been admitted to one of The Child, Youth and Family Studies programs listed above but are interested in finding out more, book with a Qualifying Studies & Exploratory Advisor in Abbotsford or Chilliwack CEP campus.
Computer Information Systems
Computer Information Systems advisors are in the following locations:
Abbotsford - UFV's Advising Centre, Student Union Building (Building S), Room S3117, King Road campus Download map
Chilliwack - Student Services, Room 1318 (across from the library) on Chilliwack CEP campus Download map
Including continuing and newly admitted students to:
Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Criminology and Criminal Justice advising office is located in Building A, Room 203m on the Abbotsford campus
Including students admitted to:
If you are not admitted to one of the Criminology and Criminal Justice programs listed above but interested in finding out more, please book with a Qualifying Studies & Exploratory Advisor in Abbotsford or Chilliwack CEP campus.
Fine Arts, Design, and Media
The Fine Arts, Design, and Media Advisor has moved to UFV's Advising Centre, Student Union Building (Building S), Room S3117, King Road campus
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Including exploring or admitted to:
General Studies
General Studies advisors are in the following locations:
Abbotsford - UFV's Advising Centre, Student Union Building (Building S), Room S3117, King Road campus
Download map
Chilliwack - Student Services, Room 1318 (across from the library) on Chilliwack CEP campus
Download map
Including:
Kinesiology
The Kinesiology advising office is located in Building A, Room 3439 on the Chilliwack CEP campus
Including:
If you are not admitted to the Bachelor of Kinesiology program but interested in finding out more, please book with a Qualifying Studies & Exploratory Advisor in Abbotsford or Chilliwack CEP campus.
Library and Information Technology
The Library and Information Technology advising office is located in Building C, Room C2454 on the Abbotsford campus
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Science
Science advisors are in the following locations:
Abbotsford - UFV's Advising Centre, Student Union Building (Building S), Room S3117, King Road campus Download map
Chilliwack - Student Services, Room 1318 (across from the library) on Chilliwack CEP campus Download map
Including continuing and newly admitted students to:
Social Work and Human Services
Social Work and Human Services advisors are in the following location:
Abbotsford - UFV's Advising Centre, Student Union Building (Building S), Room S3117, King Road campus Download map
Including:
If you have not been admitted to one of The School of Social Work and Human Services programs listed above but are interested in finding out more, book with a Qualifying Studies & Exploratory Advisor in Abbotsford or Chilliwack CEP campus.
Are you admitted to the Masters of Social Work program? Email mswinfo@ufv.ca to get information or book an advising appointment.
Teacher Education
The Teacher Education advising office is located in Building D, Room 3005 on the Abbotsford campus
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Trades
Trades are located on the Chilliwack CEP campus in the Trades and Technology Centre
For program information or to ask a question, please click the associated link.
Unsure of which trade you are interested in? Book with a Exploratory & Qualifying Studies Advisor in Abbotsford or Chilliwack CEP campus.
Upgrading and University Preparation (UUP)
Upgrading and University Preparation (UUP) have advising offices on 3 UFV campuses:
Abbotsford - Building A, Room A224e, Chilliwack CEP - Building A, room 1403, Hope - Office H113
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International students who are are admitted to a UFV program, please select the appropriate program from above.
Those not admitted to a UFV program should meet with an advisor from UFV International.
International
The International advising office is located in Building B, Room B223 on the Abbotsford campus
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Book Your Workshop/Seminar
We know that starting a new life in Canada can be challenging, especially when getting accustomed to a new language, a new culture, and different laws. To help you get settled, UFV is offering a series of Immigration workshops at the Abbotsford campus.
Work/Study Permit workshops will answer all your questions about study permit/work permit terms and conditions, Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), inviting family members, study permit amendment, Designated Learning Institution (DLI) transfer to UFV, the different types of work permits (including PGWP), Immigration rules on academic standing and non-study and how to schedule a break at UFV.
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) workshop will highlight the process at UFV, eligibility requirements and what you need to know as you have limited time to apply for the full time work permit.
Please email your immigration-related questions to john.fernando@ufv.ca (include your student number and contact details).
Are you thinking about a teaching career? If you are in the first, second, or third year of your undergraduate program and you are thinking of entering the Bachelor of Education at UFV, we recommend that you attend one of the Teacher Education information seminars.