How to meet with an academic or peer advisor

How to meet with an academic or peer advisor

Your program of study and number of credits completed will determine which advisor you should meet with.

Use the dropdown below for how to book.

In most cases, you can find your assigned advisor and booking links in myUFV.ca.

How an advisor can help

Academic Advising Centre

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Which advisor should you meet with?

We'll point you to the right place. Please select your status from the dropdown.

Advising options for current UFV students

Bookable in advance. Up to 60 minutes.

Academic Advising appointments

This is for:

  • Newly admitted or currently enrolled UFV studens.
  • Domestic and international students

How to book:

  1. Log into myUFV using your student email and password.
  2. Look for your Assigned Advisor card.
  3. Click or tap your advisor's appointment buttons
  4. Select your date and timeslot.
  • If you don't see available appointments, go back to your Assigned Advisor card in myUFV. Use the ▶️ function to check for alternate advisor(s).
  • Check out these tips to prepare for your advising appointment.

 

 

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Bookings open at 8:30 am each day. 30 minutes max.

Same-day Advising

This is for:

  • Current students who need timely advising support.

How to book:

  • Check for your program below to see which days your advisor is available.
  • Use your Assigned Advisor card in myUFV to book (timeslots open up at 8:30 am)
  • You can also call 604-864-4674 | 1-888-504-7441, ext. 4674 (toll-free) to book

 

 

Monday to Thursday

  • Arts (BA, LAD, AA) / BIS / General Studies
  • Science (BSc, ASc, Agriculture, BES, BESNS) / BCIS / Mechatronics
  • Qualifying Studies

Tuesday & Wednesday

  • Bachelor of Kinesiology

Tuesday & Thursday

  • BA Adult Education
  • BA Child & Youth Care
  • Library and Information Technology Diploma (LIBIT)
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Social Service Worker Diploma

Wednesday

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • BMA
  • Theatre

 

 

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Peer Advisors 

Did you know? BA & BSc students can also book with a peer advisor.

Peer advisors are available for appointments to go over your program of study/educational plan, help you build your course schedule, or support you in your transition to post-secondary study.

You can book an advising appointment with a peer advisor if:

  • You are admitted/conditionally admitted to the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science.
  • You have completed 0-60 credits (How to check your completed credits).
  • Have a GPA above 2.0.
  • You can meet in person or virtually (not by phone).
  • You'll be attending the advising appointment on your own, without a support person.

Booking links:

School of Business

Connect with a Business advisor if you are admitted to one of the following programs:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Business Administration Aviation degree
  • Business Administration diploma
  • Accounting certificate
  • Administration certificate
  • Marketing and Sales certificate
  • Business minor
  • Management post-baccalaureate certificate

 

Note: You do not need to make an appointment if you would like to:

  • Receive an updated program plan
  • Request a pay-per-credit
  • Declare a major or minor
  • Confirm your graduation completion

Simply email your request to businfo@ufv.ca and we will get back to you by email to confirm.

Make an appointment

Connect with a business advisor

School of Computing (post-baccalaureate diploma inquiries)

If you need advising information about the:

  • Post-baccalaureate diploma in AI and Machine Learning
  • Post-baccalaureate diploma in Cybersecurity
  • Post-baccalaureate diploma in Software Engineering

Please get in touch with the School of Computing:

Contact Raechel Healey-Chamberlain

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Connect with a Criminology advisor if you are interested in switching to Criminology (more than 30 credits completed*) or if you are admitted to one of the following programs:

  • Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice)
  • Criminal Justice Diploma
  • Criminology declarations (extended minor, minor)

* How to check your total credits

Make an appointment

Connect with a Crim advisor

School of Education

Connect with a Teacher Education advisor if:

  • you are admitted to the Bachelor of Education (Elementary/Middle school and Secondary option)
  • you have already completed a four year degree and wish to apply to the BEd program
  • you are currently in a degree program and have already completed 90 credits (How to check your number of credits)
  • you are admitted or conditionally admitted to the Early Childhood Education programs
  • you are a current or returning UFV student considering applying to the Early Childhood Education programs

Make an appointment

Connect with a Teacher Education advisor

 

Other options

Sign up for a live seminar or watch a condensed information session.

Future UFV students

Connect with the Future Students Office if you are:

  • Not yet admitted to a program, and exploring fields of study at UFV

Make an appointment

Connect with a student recruiter

Returning to UFV

Book an appointment with a Qualifying Studies advisor if you are:

  • Are coming back to UFV after being absent for 1 year or more
  • Returning after being required to withdraw

Make an appointment

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Switching programs or adding a credential

If you would like to talk to an advisor about switching your program of study or adding a credential (such as the Professional Communications Essentials associate certificate) please call the Academic Advising office at 604-864-4674.

Why meet with an academic advisor?

Academic advisors can help you:

  • explore majors and program options
  • figure out what courses to take and build your course schedule
  • make or update a program plan
  • discuss graduation requirements
  • make the right decisions to reach your educational goals

 

Meet with your advisor

at least once every year or 30 academic credits.

Advisor availability

You can meet with an academic advisor Monday - Friday.

Appointments can be:

in-person (Abbotsford or Chilliwack campus), virtual, or by phone call.

 

 

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Prepare for your appointment

To ensure you make the most of your appointment, follow these tips.

Reschedule/cancel your booking

Please do your best to provide 48h advance notice.

 

 Safety first!

Your safety is extremely important to us which means that we will not conduct appointments with you when you are in a moving vehicle.

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