Advising Centre

Thank you to all students and student supporters who attended the fall 2017 Advising Course Planning Workshops!  We look forward to welcoming you on campus in September, and we are here all summer to help you with any questions you may have as you transition into your first year at Capilano University.

We will be holding our spring 2018 workshops in the fall so please keep checking this page for a series of workshop dates and times.  Once these dates have been finalized, you will be able to call the Registrar's Office at 604-984-4900 to reserve a seat.

Course planning workshops are group advising sessions for newly admitted students planning to register in a variety of Capilano University programs including Arts, Sciences, Fine and Performing Arts, Health and Education, Business, Tourism, and Communications.  These sessions will provide important information about using the registration system, choosing classes, and accessing services available to students.  

When and where can I attend these workshops?

 Academic Dictionary

Course Planning Workshops Fall 2017

These sessions will provide important information on:

• Who Advisors Are and What Advisors Do
• Important Dates
• The Academic Dictionary
• Resources for Academic Support
• Course Planning Suggestions
• Timetabling and Course Selection
• What to Expect from the University Classroom
• Student Services
• Time Management
• Personal Safety and Wellness
• Registration Tips and Tricks
• Preparing for Future Programs
• Qualifying for Graduation
• Understanding Transfer Options and Transfer Credit
  

 Please note: The Advising Centre is closed on all weekends and Statutory Holidays.

If you would like to book an advising appointment, we have academic advisors available Monday through Friday, with appointments ranging from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Advising appointments last approximately 30 minutes.  To book an appointment, please call our main reception at 604-984-4900.  If you would prefer a telephone appointment to an in-person appointment, please notify our office.  You will be asked to provide a current contact telephone number and the advisor will telephone you at the appointed time and date.  

Please note: Only current Capilano University students, or students that have applied to Capilano University, can book 30 minute appointments.

Current students and/or applicants may also visit the reception area of the Advising Centre to arrange a same day drop-in appointment.  Drop-in appointments are filled on a first come, first serve basis and are approximately 30 minutes in length.  Drop-in appointments are in person only. During peak periods, these drop in appointments fill quickly so students are advised to come to our office as early as possible to reserve a space.

Please note that many questions can be answered by visiting the Capilano University website, or by calling our reception at 604-984-4900. Current students may also visit the "Current Students" page of our website for easy access to transcript and letter request forms:  http://capilanou.ca/current/ 

You can expect your advisor to:

• Be accessible to students in-person, by phone or email, and maintain confidentiality
• Provide accurate and knowledgeable information on Capilano programs
• Communicate Capilano policies and procedures and explain university terminology
• Assist with setting and reinforcing realistic goals
• Refer students to appropriate services on and off campus
• Guide students to the tools to be self-reliant
• Empower students to become self-directed learners and decision-makers

You have responsibilities in the advising partnership in order to be successful:

• Prepare for each appointment by researching education and career goals. Bring your questions
• Be aware of university deadlines (application/document deadlines, drop, withdrawal, graduation application), program requirements and academic policies (including probation or required to withdraw status)
• Clarify educational values and goals and provide advisor with accurate information regarding your interests and abilities
• Follow up on referrals provided to you by your academic advisor. Ask more questions if you don’t understand or have concerns
• Accept responsibility for decisions