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:
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How to I prepare for my advising appointment?
To make the most of your advising appointment, review your program requirements, think about the questions you'd like to ask, and bring any relevant information or documents. Learn what to expect and how to prepare.
Write down your questions as you work through these resources and bring them to your advising appointment. If you don't understand something, ask for clarifications.
Who is my academic advisor?
UFV students are assigned an Academic Advisor or advising team. In most cases, you can find your assigned advisor by logging into myUFV and reviewing your assigned Advisor card.
Your assigned Advisor card will show:
your advisor’s name
appointment availability
alternate advisors if your assigned advisor is unavailable
If you do not see an assigned Advisor card in myUFV, contact the Academic Advising Centre:
Program planning guides can help you choose your first courses, understand your program requirements, and plan your studies. If your program does not have a planning guide, refer to the Academic Calendar for the most up-to-date program information.
