Academic Advising
The University of Guelph is committed to providing high-quality academic advising in order to assist students in the development and pursuit of academic objectives consistent with their life goals and the available opportunities at the University. The academic advising structure at the University includes Faculty Advisors, Program Counsellors and the Undergraduate Academic Information Centre (UAIC).
Undergraduate Academic Information Centre
The Undergraduate Academic Information Centre (UAIC) is a resource centre that provides general academic information to undergraduate students and refers undergraduate students to other campus resources as appropriate. For additional information, please contact uaic@uoguelph.ca or (519) 824-4120 ext. 56613. You can also chat LIVE with UAIC Monday to Friday during regular business hours on the UAIC website.
Faculty Advising Information
Faculty Advisors have particular expertise in the program specialization (major, minor, area of concentration and area of emphasis) and its fit within the degree program. You should contact the Faculty Advisor for your specialization if, after reviewing the program information in the Registration Guide, you have questions about the specialization or specific courses it requires you to complete. Refer to the list of Faculty Advisors for current contact information.
Program Counselling Information
Program Counsellors have particular expertise in degree program requirements and regulations, as well as the specializations and their fit within the degree program. You should contact the program counselling office for your degree program if, after reviewing the program information in the Registration Guide, you have questions about what courses you should be selecting. Refer to the list of Program Counsellors for current contact information.