The messages below have been sent to new students registered in the Faculty of Arts for September 2023. To contact your Academic Advising Office, email BAadvising@smu.ca or schedule an appointment.
July 28, 2023
As you begin to prepare for your first year at Saint Mary’s University, here are some important dates and information we want to share with you!
Save the Date!
Be sure to save the date for your Academic Welcome Session on Tuesday, September 5 at 10 a.m.! At this session, you will meet the Dean of Arts and her team, faculty members, and fellow students. You will learn more about your degree and program, and there will be opportunities to ask any questions you may have.
JumpStart 2023
If you’re looking for a great way to prepare for the fall, we recommend Jump Start 2023. Jump Start is a series of academic workshops, webinars, and digital resources designed to introduce you to online learning. For more information or to sign up, visit the Jump Start 2023 website.
Your Academic Welcome Session is one part of a fun New to SMU Welcome for incoming students! Sign up to take part in New to SMU events at www.smu.ca/welcomeweeks
New Student Checklist
As a new student, you’ll need some items to start off your term. Using the new Student Checklist will help you get organized and prepared as you start University. Find the New Student Checklist here.
If you would like to meet with an Advisor, we can connect with you by phone or video chat. You can book an appointment online here or email BAadvising@smu.ca to discuss your advising needs or ask questions.
We look forward to meeting with you!
June 15, 2023 - Welcome to the Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts and the BA Advising Centre are excited to welcome you to campus this September. This fall, you will begin a journey of academic exploration, personal growth and exciting opportunities as a student of the Faculty of Arts.
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 and cheer you on, every step of the way. We are so excited to be a part of your academic experience and wanted to introduce ourselves.
In preparation for the Fall term, the BA Advising Centre would like to take this time to introduce our team and the services we offer to you as BA students.
Meet your Advisors
BA Academic Advisors are experienced in helping students navigate their academic journey in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Environmental Studies degree programs. 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.
Back (Left to Right): Charlotte Gilson (Secretary – BA Advising & Dean of Arts), Shawn Simamba (BA Program Advisor), Robyn McIntosh (Undergraduate Program Advisor – PSYC)
Front (Left to Right): Abhishek Bhuchar (BA Program Advisor), Emily Anderson (Senior BA Program Advisor)
The BA Advising Centre offers a blend of in-person and virtual services for students. Both in-person and virtual appointments must be booked online. Appointments are approximately 20 minutes long and can be scheduled up to two weeks in advance.
Academic Advising appointments are best used for questions about:
degree progress and course planning for the next academic year;
discussing and planning program options;
students experiencing academic difficulty;
students on probation or at risk of probation, suspension or dismissal;
discussing your goals, available skill-building opportunities and planning next steps.
How to meet with an Advisor
We offer in-person and virtual advising through booked appointments and drop-ins. You can book an appointment and view our drop-in advising schedule here. Students can also email questions to advisors at BAadvising@smu.ca.
New to SMU!
It’s an exciting time to enter university and start one of the most exciting experiences in your journey. New to SMU is designed to be a resource to help you get started this fall at Saint Mary’s. There are tips, resources and events to help you kick off your SMU journey and help you through your university experience. Be sure to keep an eye on the New to SMU webpage for updates on events and activities this fall!