Academic Advising

Talk to an academic advisor for help with program planning and requirements, or if you have questions about your academics. We're here to help you make sense of the post-secondary system and develop the skills to navigate your academic path.

How an advisor can help

An academic advisor can help you understand program requirements, transfer credits, course selection or transfer, plan your educational path planning and keep you on track.

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Help is available throughout your post-secondary journey

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We can help you understand post-secondary culture and terminology. We can look at ��ߴ�ý programs with you to navigate the related course descriptions, prerequisites and course progression.

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After you have applied and your previous educational experience has been assessed by Admissions, we can assist you with the skills to develop your own plan to meet your educational goal whether that is to enter a specific ��ߴ�ý program or to transfer into another school's degree program. If you have attended additional post-secondary institutions and have had that work assessed for transfer credit, academic advisors can give guidance on the applicability and usability of the transferred coursework toward your educational goals.

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We can help you with all of the above, plus help you choose appropriate elective or required courses for your current and future programs. We can assist with determining which courses are needed to complete your credential. We can help you understand how to use the for ��ߴ�ý program requirements or for research toward future transfer to university.

Transfer to another school
Academic advisors are your guides to transitioning to other colleges or universities. We provide detailed information to help you plan your transfer to a specific program at the University of Victoria.