Administrative Studies
BCom, BDEM, minors and certificates
We are here to help you succeed! Do you have questions about your degree requirements, a specific course or the best way to get into a degree program? If you have any concerns about accessing the courses and services you need, we are here to help. Connect with your advisor in-person, virtually or via email. Contact your assigned advisor in the Meet your Academic Advisor section.
Advising with QLess
In-Person Advising
Check in at the front desk at 282 Atkinson Building. Drop-in advising is first-come, first served.
Location: 282 Atkinson Building
Hours of operation:
Monday to Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Virtual Advising
Virtual drop-in advising sessions are available by using QLESS.
Hours of operation:
Monday to Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
How to use QLESS:
- Join our Administrative Studies Academic Advising QLESS Kiosk OR download the QLESS app on your smartphone from Google Play or the iTunes App Store. (Open the app and select "Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies")
- Select the Administrative Studies virtual queue.
- Click Join Now.
- Fill out your name and phone number.
- Add any notes for your advisor, including topics you’d like to discuss.
- Fill in a short form regarding your student information.
- You’ll receive a text message when your advisor is ready to meet with you. If you selected Zoom, you'll receive the link in your email. If you selected phone, the advisor will call you.
The Virtual queue will close for the day once it reaches capacity.
Note: Each drop-in session is about 15-30 minutes. The last advising drop-in session for the day will begin a half hour before the indicated end time.
Front Desk Services
Our in-house advisors provide guidance to students currently enrolled in our programs (BCom, BDEM, minors and certificates). When contacting the School of Administrative Studies front desk services, in person or via email, always provide your full name and York student number. Please be sure to include complete details related to your question, such as the course code and section (for example, AP/ADMS1000 Section A), if you are inquiring about a specific course.
Location: Atkinson Building, Room 282
If you are not currently enrolled in the BCom, BDEM, or a related professional business minor or certificate program please contact LA&PS Academic Advising Services.
Meet your Advisors
Please note that academic advisors are not able to assist with enrolling students into courses that are full or reserved. For course permission requests, please follow up directly with the department offering the course.
Delisile Dlamini
Student Success and Academic Advisor
Commerce, Disaster and Emergency Management
Email: sasadv@yorku.ca
Michael Freeman
Student Success and Academic Advisor
Commerce, Disaster and Emergency Management
Email: sasadv@yorku.ca
Gina Kim
Student Success and Academic Advisor
Commerce, Disaster and Emergency Management
Email: sasadv@yorku.ca
Lina Park
Student Success and Academic Advisor
Commerce, Disaster and Emergency Management
Email: sasadv@yorku.ca
Meet with an Academic Advisor if:
- You are a transfer students. Transfer students should bring their statement of transfer credits to the appointment.
- You need special forms signed, such as Letters of Permission, Exchange Programs, etc.
- You are a current student with academic advising questions.
Prepare for meeting with an advisor:
- Prepare your questions in advance.
- Print out and bring with you a copy of your Unofficial Transcript, Degree Progress Report and completed degree checklist.
Notes: Degree requirements vary depending on the date you entered the Program.
Program-Specific Support
We are dedicated to your academic success! Our Front Desk staff and our Academic Advisors are here to provide you with the information, guidance and support to help you achieve your academic goals.
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