Academic Advising

Holistic Academic Advising

At the Williams School of Business, we are committed to supporting you throughout your entire academic journey — from the time of your admission to the moment you graduate.

Our holistic academic advising approach offers personalized guidance and support that considers your unique journey. We partner with you to navigate your academic program, shaping a path that aligns with your goals, passions, and strengths.

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.

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