We are here to offer general guidance and advising to all business students in matters relating to your academic program and pathway from the time of admission to graduation. 

Academic Advisor – WSB

Contact the Academic Advisor at WSBadvisor@ubishops.ca for guidance in any of the following areas:

  • To obtain information about academic programs structure and requirements for business programs (BBA/Concentrations, BA Major Business, Minors, Certificate). 
  • To obtain information about academic policies, procedures, and regulations, forms, etc. 
  • For guidance and support with academic planning, course selection and registration (adding/dropping courses).
  • Review your academic progression, timeline for completion and graduation requirements; and to make sure you are on track with your academic program. 
  • Questions about withdrawing from a course (WP procedure, implications, etc.)
  • If you are struggling with a course and you are not sure what to do.
  • If you are considering changing your academic program (changing your concentration, adding a minor, etc.)
  • General guidance about the international exchange program. 
  • Referrals to other student support services on-campus as needed.
Berenice Rodriguez

Berenice Rodriguez
Academic Advisor
Williams School of Business
Email: WSBadvisor@ubishops.ca
Phone: 819-822-9600 ext. 2982
Office: HAM 201-A

Departmental Chair – WSB

Contact the Departmental Chair at BUSCHAIR@ubishops.ca for guidance in any of the following areas:

  • Academic Calendar clarifications
  • Special exemptions & requests
  • Credit transfer requests: review course equivalencies for courses at other universities
  • Planning for exchange: review specific course equivalencies and approval for courses to be completed on international exchange
  • Questions about withdrawing from a course (WP procedure, implications, etc.) 
  • General guidance and academic advice
Dr. Robert Palmer

Dr. Robert Palmer
Department Chair
Williams School of Business
Email: BUSCHAIR@ubishops.ca
Phone: 819-822-9600 ext. 2458
Office: HAM 214