Academic Advising
At CMU, academic advising is more than choosing courses that fit your timetable. We take a holistic approach to advising, which includes conversations about academic interests and career/vocational goals.
Advising Resources
The Advising Coordinators assign each first-year student to a Faculty Advisor who is their academic mentor. In addition to faculty, the Advising Coordinators are on hand to consider CMU degree and pre-professional options with students.
Take advantage of the following resources:
- Academic and Vocation Advising (academic supports/tutoring, program and course planning, vocation exploration, and more)
- Lisa Richard, Coordinator of Student Advising
To book an appointment, click here (first to third-year students). - Gina Loewen, Coordinator of Academic Advising
To book an appointment, click here (fourth-year and graduating students). - Valerie Smith, Associate Registrar for Graduate Studies (graduate students).
- Lisa Richard, Coordinator of Student Advising
- Practicum and Vocation Advising
- Christine Kampen Robinson, Director of Practicum, Director of the Centre for Career and Vocation
- Kayla Thiessen and Isaac Kuhl-Schlegel, Practicum Coordinators
- For more information on Practicum and Work-Integrated-Learning, including how to get a practicum placement, go to Centre for Career and Vocation.
Advising Philosophy
In the CMU advising office, we think of course selection, degree planning, and career and vocational exploration as building your own unique adventure. At first, it might feel like you're wandering through uncharted territory but, with the support of advisors, the path becomes clearer as you move forward. Stay on track, and you'll see your degree pathway unfold. Committing to this process turns it into a lifelong journey of academic and professional discovery.
Here’s a handy guide for prioritizing your course choices:
- Pick courses that genuinely interest you.
- Choose classes that align with your academic and career goals.
- Select courses that keep your options open until you decide on the degree program that fits your ambitions.
- Plan strategically to complete your degree within your desired timeframe.
Registration Instructions
- For step-by-step portal registration instructions, click here
- For the Registration Guide, click here
- For Courses and Timetables, click here
Academic Supports
- PAL (Peer Assisted Learning): If you're having trouble with a class, struggling with an essay, or looking for someone to study with, join us in the Marpeck Commons mezzanine and connect with a volunteer tutor! The PAL scheduled is determined annually according to the volunteer tutors' schedules (timeslots will be posted here in September). To schedule a one-on-one meeting at another time, or if you have questions, you can send an email to the PAL Coordinator. As a CMU student, you will find the PAL Coordinator's email address in the Office 365 Outlook address book. All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome.
- Peer Tutors: A peer tutor is an upper-level student who has aptitude and experience with the subject for which help is requested. The student requesting tutoring pays the tutor an hourly stipend. Appointments are booked through the office of the Coordinator of Academic Advising.
- Academic Tutors: Limited one-on-one appointments are available for CMU students, free of charge. This includes help for a broad range of "big-picture" academic needs, such as essay writing, research, test/exam preparation, study skills, time management, and overall strategizing.
- Academic Writing: Click here to learn more.
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