Social Science, Communication & Media Studies
Please note: We’ll be offering remote services only on December 22 and 23, 2025. Our offices will be closed for the holiday break from December 24, 2025, through January 2, 2026. In-person services will resume on January 5, 2026.
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
Monday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Dec 22 and 23: No in-person drop-ins. Virtual QLESS drop-ins only.
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
Monday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Dec 22: 9:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Dec 23: 9:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Meet your Advisors
TBA
Email, book an appointment or attend 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 |
