The Science Advising Centre offers academic advising services to current and prospective Saint Mary’s students. Book an appointment through our online booking system (virtual and in-person options available), attend a drop-in advising session (details below), or email questions directly to advisor.science@smu.ca. Availability for regular appointments opens 7 days in advance.
Please use your @SMU email account when booking. For prospective students who do not yet have an @SMU account, we recommend using a non-Gmail email when booking.
Resources and information to help new students accepted for the Spring, Summer, Fall 2025 terms as well as Winter 2026:
December 1, 2025
Welcome to the Faculty of Science at Saint Mary’s!
Your journey as a Science student is just getting started, and we’re excited to be part of it! As your Academic Advisors, we’re here to support you, cheer you on, and help you feel confident as you navigate your first year.
📅 Need help with registration or choosing courses? If you haven’t registered yet—or you’re not sure if you picked the right courses—come meet with us! You can book an in-person or virtual appointment through our online system: www.smu.ca/scienceadvising. Prefer email? That works too!
We recommend connecting with an advisor at least once per term to make sure you’re on track with your program and academic goals. To help you get started, here are a few helpful resources:
💡 Stay Connected on Brightspace
Make sure you’re enrolled in the Science Advising Brightspace page and have your notifications turned on. To sign up:
You’ll be using Brightspace a lot throughout your degree, so it’s great to get familiar early. You can also manage notification settings by clicking your name (top right) and selecting Notifications.
📬 Check Your SMU Email
Keep an eye on your SMU inbox for important updates—from us and from the university. We’ll also be sending details soon about our New Student Welcome Session in January!
We can’t wait to meet you and support you as you begin your Science journey at Saint Mary’s!
Science Advising offers both in-person and virtual drop-in academic advising. Virtual drop-ins take place via Zoom. The academic advisor will let students in one by one from the waiting room, throughout the drop-in session. For in-person drop-in advising, students can come to the Science Advising Centre in Atrium 301.
Please note: There will be no virtual drop-ins on Wednesday, November 26.
The Faculty of Science also has a variety of academic program advisors who can help answer questions about courses, research interests, or other aspects of your degree.
As Academic Advisors, our job is to help you: • Make informed decisions about which courses to take and how to sequence your courses; • Determine an academic plan to achieve your educational goals;• Explore program options (majors, minors, certificates); • Understand University regulations and processes; and• Learn about University services, resources, and supports available to you
Your Science Advising Centre Team
Courtenay Kyle
Senior Science Academic Advisor
Laura Johnston
Science Academic Advisor
Tara Whitney
Grace Snasdell-Taylor
Administrative Assistant