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Academic Advising

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 through in-person or virtual drop-ins, booking an appointment, or by email. Contact your assigned advisor in the Meet your Academic Advisor section.  

Are you a new student? New students have received an offer of admission but have not begun their first term of classes. Please visit our new students webpage to find the information you need for enrolment and next steps.

Benefits of an Advising Appointment

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Guidance when selecting the degree option that is right for you.

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Help with course selection so you meet all your program requirements.

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Advisors are aware of all the latest program regulations - which change often!

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Help minimizing red tape; we promise not to pass you off to another office.

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Chance for you to share feedback on courses and program structure.

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Personal support and resources for accommodation for those who need it.

Advising with QLess

In-Person Advising


In-Person drop-in advising sessions are available in 103 Central Square by using QLESS (or check in at the 103 Central Square front desk): 

Hours of Operation
Monday: 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Virtual Advising


Virtual Drop-in advising sessions are available by using QLESS:  

Hours of Operation
Monday and Tuesday: 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.

How to use QLESS:


  1. Join our Languages, Linguistics, Humanities, GWST, SXST, ANTH, Undeclared 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"). Speech and Language Science students, join our English, Philosophy, Writing, Speech & Language Sci Kiosk.
  2. Select theLanguages, Linguistics, Humanities, GWST, SXST, ANTH, Undeclared Advising QLESS Kiosk. Speech and Language Science students, join our English, Philosophy, Writing, Speech & Language Sci Kiosk.
  3. Click Join Now.
  4. Fill out your name and phone number.
  5. Add any notes for your advisor, including topics you’d like to discuss.
  6. Fill in a short form regarding your student information and select Zoom, Phone or In-person.
  7. You’ll receive a text message with either the Zoom link or office location when your advisor is ready to meet with you! If you select a phone meeting, the advisor will call you at the number you provided. 

Each drop-in session is about 15-30 minutes, first-come, first-served. The QLESS queue will close for the day once it reaches capacity.

Meet your Academic Advisor


Contact your assigned academic advisor, who will work with you as you pursue your goals, answer your academic advising questions, connect you with university resources, and more.  

Judith Garza 
Student Success & Academic Advisor 
Email: jgarzag@yorku.ca

Speech & Language Sciences
Alison Furtado
Student Success & Academic Advisor
Email: alisonco@yorku.ca

Use the QLESS queue for Speech & Language Sciences for drop-ins.

Booked Appointments


Booked appointments can be booked starting the week of October 16 for Wednesdays and Fridays. To schedule an appointment, please submit your request through our LA&PS Academic Advising Contact Form. Once your appointment is scheduled, you will receive an email notification of your appointment details. Please email laps@yorku.ca as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule.

Program-Specific Support


Dr. Gabriele Mueller 
Email: gmueller@yorku.ca  
Office: Ross Building, room South 524 
Tel: 416-736-2100 Ext. 66289 

Dr. Samia Abdel Tawwab 
Email: abdeltaw@yorku.ca  
Office: Ross Building, room South 546 
Tel: 416-736-2100 Ext. 20764

Dr. Maria João Maciel Jorge
Email: mjoao@yorku.ca
Office: Ross Building, room South 576 
Tel: 416-736-2100 Ext. 88717

Dr. Fernanda Carra-Salsberg
Email: fcarra@yorku.ca  
Office: Ross Building, room South 505A
Tel: 416-736-2100 Ext. 88737

Dr. Chandan Narayan
Email: chandann@yorku.ca  
Office: Ross Building, room South 570 
Tel: 416-736-2100 Ext. 22574 

Dr. Saskia Van Viegen
Email: saskist@yorku.ca
Office: Ross Building, room South 562
Tel: 416-736-2100 Ext. 20768

Dr. Antonella Valeo 
Email: antvaleo@yorku.ca  
Office: Ross Building, room South 561 
Tel: 416-736-2100 Ext. 33794 

Dr. Chandan Narayan
Email: chandann@yorku.ca  
Office: Ross Building, room South 570 
Tel: 416-736-2100 Ext. 22574

Dr. Noriko Yabuki-Soh 
Email: nyabuki@yorku.ca  
Office: Ross Building, room South 526 
Tel: 416-736-2100 Ext. 88746 

Sukhjot Kaur 
Email: sukhjotk@yorku.ca  
Office: Ross Building, room South 580 
Tel: 416-736-2100 Ext. 88721 

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