The Academic Advisor for upgrading is available to support you at this time through telephone, online and in-person appointments or email.
The Academic Upgrading Advisor is available to students taking upgrading courses/programs and can answer questions on the following topics:
- Course planning & selection
- Program choices
- Course prerequisites
- Program & graduation requirements
- Academic regulations & policies
- Educational planning for career goals
APPOINTMENTS
To book a PHONE appointment:
- Visit Advisor Connect
- Select "Advising - Upgrading/ELST course"
- Select "Phone" for location
- Provide the phone number you may be reached at time of appointment
- At your appointment time, be on www.kpu.ca on your laptop/computer.
To book an ONLINE appointment:
- Visit Advisor Connect
- Select "Advising - Upgrading/ELST course"
- Select "Online" for location
- Include your KPU email address in the "Notes" section; you will receive a separate email before your appointment with instructions and a link to join the appointment.
To book an IN-PERSON appointment:
- Visit Advisor Connect
- Select "Advising - Upgrading/ELST course"
- Select "Surrey" or "Richmond" for location
- At this time, masks are required for in-person appointments, be sure to review our Covid-19 page for the latest updates prior to coming, https://www.kpu.ca/hui/novel-coronavirus/updates. Book an online or phone appointment if you would like someone to attend with you.
You may also reach the Academic Advisor for upgrading by email, UpgradingAdvising@kpu.ca or by telephone at 604.599.2063.
If you are an international student requiring further information please visit International Student Support.
If you are an ELS Diploma student and you want to take a university-level course, please fill out the Request to Register in a University Course.
If you are a BC Adult Graduation Diploma student and you want to take a university-level course, please book an appointment through Advisor Connect.
How to register for courses: New Students and select "5 - How to Register for Courses"