The messages below have been sent to new students registered in the Faculty of Science for September 2023. To contact your Academic Advising Office, email advisor.science@smu.ca or schedule an appointment.
August 8, 2023 - First-year Science course FAQs
With the September 2023 semester just around the corner, we wanted to remind you of some important dates and upcoming events. We also wanted to provide some additional information on your first-year science courses.
First-Year FAQ Sheets:
Check out our First-Year FAQ Sheets for some of the core sciences courses you may be taking in September! Please keep in mind this is not a complete list of our first-year courses, nor are you likely registered in all of these courses. You will receive a full course syllabus for each course you are enrolled in during the first lecture.
Important Dates:
Tuesday, September 5: Science Academic Welcome
Wednesday, September 6: First Day of Classes
Tuesday, September 12: Last day to register or change fall term courses
Friday, September 15: Last day to drop fall term courses
Need More Information?
Have questions about your academics? We’re here to help! You can make an appointment through our online booking system. We are also happy to answer questions over email.
July 18, 2023 - Preparing for Fall at SMU
We’re getting closer to the start of your time at Saint Mary’s! Please mark your calendar and save the date for our Faculty of Science Academic Welcome on Tuesday, September 5. More information about RSVPing for this event coming soon!
What can you do now and during the summer months to get prepared to start in the Faculty of Science at SMU?
Check out our New Student Resources page where you can find information about a wide range of services and resources available to you.
Consider JumpStart! JumpStart is a 3-day on campus camp happening at the end of July and again in August that will set you up for university success. Not in the Halifax area until September? Check out these online JumpStart Resources
As always, you can also check in with us anytime you need. You can make an appointment through our online booking system, join our weekly new student virtual drop-ins, or send us an email.
June 21, 2023 - Welcome to the Faculty of Science
Your new journey has begun and it’s time to get excited about your future in the Saint Mary’s Faculty of Science! Whether this is your first time at university, if you’ve transferred to Saint Mary’s or if you’re a mature student, as your Academic Advisors, we are here to support you every step of the way. Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing various tips and resources to help you prepare for the start of classes in September.
Tips and Resources:
We offer dedicated new student virtual drop-in advising weekly! Come join us on Zoom to get your questions answered.
Sign up for the Science Advising Brightspace page and subscribe to email notifications.
To sign-up, go to the SMU Brightspace Homepage, sign in, and on the NavBar click Discover. Search for Science Advising Centre, select it and enroll. You can manage your notifications when signed in by clicking on your name in the upper right and selecting Notifications from the drop-down menu. You’ll be using Brightspace throughout your degree to connect with your instructor and their course content. More information about Brightspace and other student software support can be found here. If you have issues with Brightspace, or other university-supported software such as Microsoft Office products—which students get for free—please email the Software and Application Support Centre at sas@smu.ca
You may already have an idea of your intended program, or you could be a little uncertain about what you want to study in Science—regardless, as your Advisors we are here to support you through this process and throughout your time at Saint Mary’s. We recommend that you visit an Academic Advisor at least once per term to make sure you're on track to meet your educational goals. Can’t make our new student drop-ins? You can make an appointment to meet with us in person or virtually through our online booking system. You’ll also see all of our drop-in availability listed. We are also happy to answer questions by email.
We’re looking forward to meeting you!