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Advising & Support

Please note: On December 6, 8 and 13, LA&PS academic advising services will be available starting at 2pm.

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.

Front Desk Services

Location: Atkinson Building, Room 282

Our Front Desk staff is equipped to answer many of your questions.  When contacting our student services, in person or via email, please ensure to identify yourself by name and student ID.  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.

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Advising

Are you a current student?
Our in-house advisors provide guidance to students currently enrolled in our programs (BCom, BDEM, minors and certificates). Scroll down to schedule your appointment.

Are you a new student?
If you received an offer of admission but have not yet begun your first term of classes, check out the academic advising page for information about enrolment and next steps.

Are you a student in another program?
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.

Benefits of an Advising Appointment

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

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.

In-Person Advising Drop-ins


In-Person drop-in advising is available on a first come, first served basis. Each session is about 15 minutes.

Hours of operation:

Monday to Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Atkinson Building, Room 282

Virtual Advising with QLESS


Virtual drop-in advising with our in-house advisors are available for students currently enrolled in our programs (BCom, BDEM, minors and certificates). Advising is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Each drop-in session is about 15-30 minutes.

How to use QLESS:

  1. Join the Virtual Kiosk OR download the app on your smartphone from Google Play or the iTunes App Store.
  2. Open the app and select "Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies".          
  3. Join the Administrative Studies - Academic Advising queue.                   
  4. When it's your turn, an advisor will summon you from the line and connect via phone or zoom (please indicate your preferred method of communication prior to joining the line).

QLess Advising hours:

Monday to Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

The queue will close for the day once it reaches capacity. If you are not able to join QLESS, please email apsas@yorku.ca.

Come Prepared
Students are encouraged to bring a completed degree checklist, alongside questions to be addressed during their appointment. Official degree requirements can be accessed via Academic Calendars.

More questions?

For general and undergraduate inquiries, please contact the front desk.