BA Academic Advising

Important Updates:

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: The Advising Office (MacKinnon Building, Room 130) is closed for renovations and is not accessible in person from April 23 through to August 2026. Advisors are working remotely and available for virtual appointments. Please email baco@uoguelph.ca for assistance.

**Due to the increased volume of inquires in regards to course selection, the BA Academic Advising is unable to answer the phone at this time. Please email baco@uoguelph.ca with your specific questions**

Deferred Assessment Process of Summer 2026 courses:

Summer 2026 Deferred Final Exams: Final exams for 6-week courses are scheduled to take place June 22–26, 2026, while final exams for 12-week courses are scheduled to take place August 4–14, 2026. If you are unable to write a final exam or complete a final course component for medical, psychological, or compassionate reasons, you should follow these instructions to request a deferred assessment.

Course Selection for CURRENT Students: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027:

Course selection for the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 semesters will begin on Monday, June 29, based on the number of credits completed and currently in progress.

To find out when you are eligible to course select, please visit our course selection window page for complete details.

Course selection is a very busy time for our office, and we receive a high number of questions during this period. Because of this, responses will take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding. To help, please refer to our Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 course selection page with useful information.

Course Selection NEW Students: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027:

Please refer to the registration guide, as it includes all the information you need for course selection and registration. We also have a first-year course selection page with helpful resources.

The START Guide is another great resource, offering opportunities to attend virtual sessions as you prepare for first year.

If you are still having difficulty after using these tools, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are happy to assist you. We are looking forward to your arrival in the Fall and hope you will stop by to say hello.