Academic Advising

The Faculty of Health's Office of Student and Academic Services (OSAS) provides student advising services to Faculty of Health major students. Advising is available to all continuing and new students in Health Informatics, Health Management, Health Policy, Health Studies, Global Health, Kinesiology and Health Science, Neuroscience, Nursing and Psychology. We look forward to assisting you as you progress toward your degree.

Academic Advising Services for Faculty of Health Students

(December 1 to December 22, 2022)

Please note: the university will close from December 23, 2022, to January 3, 2023 (inclusive).  Our office will re-open with email, phone, Zoom and in-person services on January 4, 2023, at 9:00am.

Virtual and In-Person Academic Advising

The Faculty of Health is happy to assist students with their academic advising questions! All Faculty of Health students may receive academic advising in various ways, including in-person, by telephone, email or via Zoom by accessing QLESS.

In-Person Advising

Students may consult with an Academic Advisor by visiting the front desk of the Office of Student and Academic Services located at 235 Calumet College.

Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm

Telephone Advising

Students may consult with an Academic Advisor by telephone by calling (416) 736-5299.

Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm

Email Advising

Continuing Students (students who have completed courses at York University)

To consult with an Academic Advisor by email please use the online inquiry form and a member of the advising team will assist you with your academic advising questions.

New Students (students beginning their studies at York University in September 2022)

To consult with an Academic Advisor by email please use the online inquiry form and a member of the advising team will assist you with your academic advising questions.

Zoom Advising Schedule (via QLESS)

Appointments are offered on a drop-in basis and wait times will be determined by the number of students in queue.

Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 11:30am and 1:00pm to 3:45pm

Obtain your drop-in Zoom Advising Appointment via QLESS at this link: https://kiosk.ca1.qless.com/kiosk/app/home/19662

Please note, permission to add courses is granted by the department.  If you are seeking permission to enrol into a course, you will need to contact the department which offers the course for assistance.  You can find the department email addresses online at: https://registrar.yorku.ca/enrol/course-contacts/

Peak Periods and Wait Times: wait times for drop-in advising appointments via QLess may be longer than usual during peak periods. Academic advising peak periods include the month of September.

Note: If the queue is at capacity, you will encounter a notice that appointments are unavailable. You may try logging back into QLESS after a few minutes to check if the queue has decreased and appointment slots have become available. Alternatively, you may send an email using the online inquiry form with your advising questions for assistance.

What You Need to Know When Accessing Academic Advising via QLESS:

• After signing up for a drop-in appointment via QLESS, you will be placed in queue. Updates regarding the wait time for your appointment will be sent to you at various intervals via QLESS, so that you may prepare to log in for your appointment.  You will receive several notifications to notify you to prepare for your appointment when your turn to meet with an Academic Advisor on Zoom is approaching.
• Appointments are offered on a drop-in basis and wait times will be determined by the number of students in queue.