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 14 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:
July 30, 2025
You’re invited to join us at this year’s Science & Engineering Academic Welcome Session! 📅 Tuesday, September 2nd 🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:00pm 📍 Loyola 290
✅ RSVP
Get ready to meet the people who will shape your university experience—your Deans, Professors, and Academic Advisors—and start building connections with fellow Science students just like you!
This fun, interactive session is your inside scoop on everything you need to know to thrive in your first week of classes. You’ll discover how to get involved in your program, where to find support, and what exciting opportunities await in the Faculty of Science.
Whether you started in May or July, are beginning in September, or transferring from another school—this welcome is for you.
Here’s what you can look forward to: 🤝 Fun group activity to help you meet classmates 🔍 Guided tours of Science buildings led by current students
👕 Plus: you’ll get a free Faculty of Science t-shirt when you attend!
Make sure to RSVP so we can save you a spot.
We can’t wait to welcome you in person!
July 16, 2025
We are getting closer to the start of your time at Saint Mary's...and we're excited to meet you!
Save the Date - Faculty of Science & Engineering Academic Welcome Session🗓️ Tuesday, September 2📍 Location & RSVP info coming soon
A must-attend event to meet your professors, connect with other students, and start strong!
What can you do this summer to get prepared?
Connect with Your Peer Success CoachCarlos or Lyra are your go-to upper-year students who can:- Help you adjust to university life- Share insider tips- Connect you with resources- Answer your “is this normal?” questions
Explore “New to SMU-Online” in BrightspaceYou’re already enrolled—just open Brightspace and start exploring helpful mini-modules!❓ Can’t find it? Email Carlos or Lyra with your A-number and they’ll hook you up.
Get a Head Start at SMU!
Before classes even start, there are fun events to help you:✅ Explore campus✅ Meet other Science students✅ Get involved
See what’s happening on the SMU Events & Activities page!
Try JumpStartGet a jump on academic success:
- JumpStart Live: August 25–27 on campus📌 Register now
Need Help or Have Questions?We’re always here for you:- 🗓️ Book an appointment- 💬 Join our virtual drop-ins- 📧 Email us anytime
🧠 Science Myth BusterMyth: Humans only use 10% of their brainTruth: Nope—you use pretty much all of it. (Even in those early 8:30am lectures 😉)
June 18, 2025
There’s a lot to be excited about this month—maybe you’re graduating high school, kicking off a summer job, or just counting down the days to your first year at Saint Mary’s. 🎓☀️
As September gets closer, now’s a great time to get ready for your first year. We’ve pulled together a few key steps to help you feel confident and prepared:
Your New Student Checklist
Not sure where to start? This list will guide you through all the important steps before September.👉 New Student Checklist
Explore Your Resources
From academic support to health services and everything in between, we've gathered all the essentials for you.👉 New Student Resources
Get Set Up on Brightspace
You’ll use Brightspace throughout your degree to access courses, connect with professors, and stay organized.📌 Sign up for the Science Advising Brightspace page:
👉 More about Brightspace
Need Help? We're Here All Summer!
Whether you have questions or just want to chat about what to expect, we're here for you—in person, virtually, or by email.📅 Book an appointment
May 21, 2025
Welcome to Saint Mary's Faculty of Science!
Your new journey is about to begin and it’s time to get excited about your future in the Faculty of Science! As Academic Advisors, we are here to support you every step of the way. Over the coming months we will be sharing various tips and resources to help you prepare for the start of classes in September.
If you haven’t completed your registration or unsure if you have chosen the right courses, meet with Us!
If you’d like to meet with an academic advisor, you can book through our online system: www.smu.ca/scienceadvising. You can book an in-person or virtual appointment. We are also happy to answer questions via email. We recommend that you visit an Academic Advisor at least once per term to make sure you’re on the right track to meet your education goals.
To start you on the right track, we have provided a few useful resources below.
Don’t forget to keep an eye on your SMU email for updates from us and other useful information sent to new SMU students. Not sure how to access your SMU email? Check out this useful link to help you access your account.
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 drop-in advising June 5 or June 9 - 11, 2025
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