Central Academic Advising
We advise. You decide. Our advisors would love to meet with you!
We recognize your unique individuality which includes your diverse interests, aspirations, experiences, and backgrounds. Through meaningful dialogue, we will build on your goals and experiences together to design an individualized plan. We can help with resources and ideas even if you are not sure of your pathway and/or major.
Academic advisors play a crucial role in assisting students with the following:
Academic Planning
Academic advisors support students in developing personalized academic plans that align with their educational and career aspirations. This includes guidance on course selection, majors and minors, prerequisites, course sequencing, and preparation for professional programs.
Resource Referral
Advisors connect students with campus resources such as career services, mental health supports, accessibility accommodations, and tutoring to help address factors that may impact academic success.
Goal Setting
Advisors collaborate with students to identify and refine both short-term and long-term academic and career goals.
Strategizing Support
Academic advisors work with students to address academic challenges, build effective strategies, and foster academic resilience.
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 are directly admitted into your undergraduate program, find your Program Advisor:
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 into 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.
