Welcome to the Bachelor of Arts Academic Advising Office.   We are available to all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts Degree program at the University of Guelph. Our staff is here to help guide and assist students with course planning, course selection, interpreting university academic policies and procedures, and facilitating connections with important resources on campus.

 

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Important Updates:

  • UNDER CONSTRUCTION: The Advising Office (MacKinnon Building, Room 130) is closed and 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.

  • Winter 2026 Final Exams took place Thursday, April 9 – Tuesday, April 21, 2026.  Students who had valid medical, psychological, or compassionate circumstances should follow these instructions to request a deferral.

  • Summer 2026 Course Selection began on March 3, 2026 and will continue until May 11, 2026, for 6-week courses and May 15, 2026, for 12-week courses. For assistance with course selection, please visit our S26 course selection page.

 

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Bachelor of Arts Academic Advising Office

Room 130 MacKinnon

50 Stone Road East, 
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1

Office Open: Monday through Friday         

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:30 - 4:00 PM

Please note:  On Wednesday mornings, our office does not open until 10:00 am

For e-advising and questions please email baco@uoguelph.ca 

or to speak to a BA Academic Advisors' Assistant please call 519-824-4120 x 52140

 

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