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Academic Advising

At CMU, academic advising is more than choosing courses that fit your timetable. We take a holistic approach to advising, which includes conversations about academic interests and career/vocational goals.

Advising Resources

The Advising Coordinators assign each first-year student to a First Year Advising group for guidance and mentorship throughout their first year at CMU. In addition, the Advising Coordinators are on hand to consider CMU degree and pre-professional options with students.

Take advantage of the following resources:

  • Academic and Vocation Advising (academic supports/tutoring, program and course planning, vocation exploration, and more)
    • Lisa Richard, Coordinator of Student Advising
      • Students NEW to CMU, click here to book an appointment.
      • Students RETURNING to CMU, click here to book an appointment (first to third-year students).
    • Gina Loewen, Coordinator of Academic Advising
      • Students NEW to CMU, click here to book an appointment.
      • Students RETURNING to CMU, click here to book an appointment (fourth-year and graduating students).
      • Valerie Smith, Associate Registrar for Graduate Studies (graduate students).
  • Career and Work-integrated Learning (WIL) Advising
 

Advising Philosophy

In the CMU advising office, we think of course selection, degree planning, and career and vocational exploration as building your own unique adventure. At first, it might feel like you're wandering through uncharted territory but, with the support of advisors, the path becomes clearer as you move forward. Stay on track, and you'll see your degree pathway unfold. Committing to this process turns it into a lifelong journey of academic and professional discovery.

Here’s a handy guide for prioritizing your course choices:

  1. Pick courses that genuinely interest you.
  2. Choose classes that align with your academic and career goals.
  3. Select courses that keep your options open until you decide on the degree program that fits your ambitions.
  4. Plan strategically to complete your degree within your desired timeframe.
 

Registration Instructions

  • For the Registration Guide, click here.
  • For Courses and Timetables, click here.
 

Academic Supports

  • PAL (Peer Assisted Learning): If you're having trouble with a class, struggling with an essay, or looking for someone to study with, join us in the Marpeck Commons mezzanine and connect with a volunteer tutor! The PAL scheduled is determined annually according to the volunteer tutors' schedules (timeslots will be posted here in September). To schedule a one-on-one meeting at another time, or if you have questions, you can send an email to the PAL Coordinator. As a CMU student, you will find the PAL Coordinator's email address in the Office 365 Outlook address book. All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome.
  • Peer Tutors: A peer tutor is an upper-level student who has aptitude and experience with the subject for which help is requested. The student requesting tutoring pays the tutor an hourly stipend. Appointments are booked through the office of the Coordinator of Academic Advising.
  • Academic Tutors: Limited one-on-one appointments are available for CMU students, free of charge. This includes help for a broad range of "big-picture" academic needs, such as essay writing, research, test/exam preparation, study skills, time management, and overall strategizing.
  • Academic Writing: Click here to learn more.
 

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