BComm Advising
The BComm Academic Success & Advising Centre provides students with advice, support and engagement opportunities to make the most out of their degree. BComm Academic Advisors are experienced in helping students navigate their degree program and academic journey in the BComm Program and Saint Mary's University. Academic Advisors strive to empower students by helping them learn about the resources, strategies, and tools needed throughout their time in the BComm program.
New BComm Student Advising Information
The following is important advising information and other resources to help new students accepted for the Spring, Summer, Fall 2024 terms as well as Winter 2025.
- New Student Registration Guide - 2024-2025
- BComm New Transfer Student Transition Information
- 2024-2025 BComm Program Checklist
- Book a New Student 1-on-1 Advising Appointment
Appointment Booking Information
Students can book an appointment through our online booking system to meet with an Academic Advisor. Appointments are available in person or online (MS Teams). Appointment delivery is identified when booking your appointment.
Students must book their appointment using their @smu.ca email. If you are not a student at SMU, please use your preferred email.
Drop-In Academic Advising Information
Students can access in-person and virtual drop-in academic advising through the BComm Academic Advising & Success Centre Brightspace. Students can attend a drop-in advising session via Zoom for one-on-one advising or in person in the Advising Centre.
Students will wait in a queue in the Waiting Room of the Zoom meeting, and the advisor will admit students one by one throughout the drop-in period.
Drop-In Advising Schedule
Regular Drop-In Advising Sessions take place:
- Virtual: Mondays 11 a.m.-noon with Wendy Wang - Click to join the drop-in advising session
- In-Person: Wednesdays 3-4 p.m. with Emma Wicks
- Virtual: Fridays 11 a.m.-noon with Wendy Wang - Click to join the drop-in advising session
Students can email bcomm.advising@smu.ca with any questions.
Academic Advising Resources
I need help but don’t know where to go
We know that many students experience different challenges during their time in the BComm program. If you need help, speak with an Academic Advisor. We can help students understand and explore different options and services on campus when they are experiencing personal challenges or an emergency. Contact us by email or drop in to our office.
Learn more about where to get support using the BComm Success Pathways Inventory (PDF)
BComm Academic Success & Advising Centre contact and location information
Sobey 252 (just off the main Sobey Building lobby)
903 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3C3
Email: bcomm.advising@smu.ca
Staff
Jill Thomas, Senior Academic Advisor
SB 237
Emma Wicks, BComm Academic Advisor
SB 254
Wendy Wang, BComm Academic Advisor
SB 239
Looking for Graduate Student Information? Contact info.sobeygrad@smu.ca