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Interpreter of degree requirements and University regulations. Online resource navigator. Goals and career plan consultant. Personal development coach. Referral agent for Waterloo services. You’ll find that your academic advisor wears many hats and can play more than one valuable role in your academic success!
Academic Advising
Academic advising can help, support, and challenge you so that you can optimize your learning and success. Advisors are a good resource to connect with to discuss:
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course selection and course enrolment
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your specific degree and major requirements
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academic regulations
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any issues you might encounter that will have an impact on your studies
Students in the Faculty of Arts have a separate advisor for each academic plan (program, major, minor) they are completing. For example, if you’re an Arts and Business student who is majoring in Honours Legal Studies with a Psychology minor, you’ll have 3 different advisors:
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one for your program (e.g. Honours Arts )
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one for your major plan (e.g. Legal Studies)
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one for your minor plan (e.g. Psychology)
You can find out who your advisors are by looking at the list of St. Jerome’s University advisors.
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Advisor
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Honours Arts, Arts and Business Co-op and Regular
Years 2, 3, and 4 |
John Arnou | |
| Honours Arts, Arts and Business Co-op and Regular Year 1 |
Britt Scowen | 519-884-8111, x28362 bscowen@uwaterloo.ca SH 1017 |
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General Arts, Liberal Studies, Transfer Students
Years 2, 3, and 4 |
Britt Scowen
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Catholic Studies
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Cristina Vanin
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English
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David Williams
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French Studies
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Roberta Cauchi-Santoro
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History
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Ryan Touhey
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Human Sciences
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TBD
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Italian Studies
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Roberta Cauchi-Santoro
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Legal Studies
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Anastasia Tataryn | |
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Medieval Studies
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Ryan Touhey
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Philosophy
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Nikolaj Zunic
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Psychology
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John Rempel
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Religious Studies
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Cristina Vanin
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Sexuality, Marriage, & Families Studies
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John Arnou
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Sociology
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Anastasia Tataryn
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Student Success Coaching
Student Success Coaching begins with your questions and continues with an engaging, solutions- and strengths-focused conversation between you and an advisor or a Peer Academic Leader (PAL). This dialogue explores your strong points; areas where you could improve; and opportunities for resolution, growth, and development. Our team in Student Affairs is your partner in achieving your goals.
Common themes of success coaching sessions:
- Time management
- Study skills
- Balance & wellness
- Goal setting
- Exploration of strengths
- Campus service referrals
Explore Additional Waterloo Resources
Remember! As a St. Jerome’s University student, you're also a University of Waterloo student, with access to all main-campus facilities and services. Not sure how to find what you need? Just ask us!
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AccessAbility Services: Services for student who require accommodation for a disability
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Athletics and Recreation: Varsity and intramural sports plus campus recreation programs to get you in the game
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Centre for Career Development: Services/support for job-hunting, workplace success, and career exploration
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Counselling Services: Assistance with personal difficulties, stress management, and coping skills
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Co-operative Education: All you need to know about the co-op process
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Federation of Students: Waterloo's student government and web resource for campus clubs
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Health Services: Full daytime medical clinic and health resources right on campus
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Police Services: Keeping you safe on campus
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Waterloo Student Success Office: Main-campus programs/opportunities for enhancing your academic skills
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Writing Centre: Workshops, online resources, and tutoring to help you say what you mean
Knowing the ropes is halfway to success. We can help you learn them!
Meet your PALs
Alternatively, you can meet with a Peer Academic Leader (PAL)!
PALs are current students who are available to offer support and provide general information about programs, assist with course selection, declaring majors/minors, provide direction in the area of academic resources and personal support services, and inform students of policies and procedures. The PALs also offer peer-to-peer success coaching and host events such as study sessions and wellness activities.
You can connect with a PAL via email at sjupals@uwaterloo.ca and on Instagram at @sjulead. They can also be available for conversation in person or remotely by request.