Social Science, Communication & Media Studies
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.
Drop-in Advising
In-Person Advising
In-person drop-in advising sessions are available by using QLESS or check in at the front desk at 103 Central Square. Drop-in advising is first-come, first-served.
The last advising drop-in session for the day will begin a half hour before the indicated end time.
Hours of Operation
January 5 through 23:
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Beginning January 26:
Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Location
103 Central Square
Virtual Advising
Virtual drop-in advising via QLESS is available for Social Science majors seeking academic advice at the following days and times.
Hours of Operation
January 5 through 23:
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Beginning January 26:
Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Booked Appointments
Booked appointments will be offered again starting the week of January 26, 2026. Academic Advising for Social Science and Communication & Media Studies offers appointments in-person in 103 Central Square or virtually via Zoom or phone. In-person availability will vary depending on the Advisor's schedule. Students may contact their assigned advisor to schedule an appointment or complete the Social Science and Communications & Media Studies advising appointment request form.
Meet your Advisors
TBA
Attend virtual or in-person drop-ins to connect with one of the Social Science Academic Advisors.
Business & Society
Email: soscadv@yorku.ca
Glenda Lowndes
Student Success and Academic Advisor
African Studies, Communication & Media Studies (Keele Campus), International Development Studies, Work & Labour Studies
Email: glowndes@yorku.ca
Elma Milasin
Student Success and Academic Advisor
Health & Society, Interdisciplinary Social Science, Urban Studies
Email: emilasin@yorku.ca
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.
Program-Specific Support
Social Science Majors
If you have general inquiries about your program, please review the contact information below.
| Program | |
|---|---|
| African Studies | afst@yorku.ca |
| Business & Society | buso@yorku.ca |
| Criminology | crimprog@yorku.ca |
| Health & Society | heso@yorku.ca |
| Interdisciplinary Social Science | ssdegree@yorku.ca |
| International Development Studies | ids@yorku.ca |
| Law & Society | laso@yorku.ca |
| Urban Studies | urst@yorku.ca |
| Work & Labour Studies | wkls@yorku.ca |
