November 2021 Update: KPU is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of its students and employees. Academic Advising Teams will continue with remote (online or phone) appointments. Some advising units will offer limited on-campus appointments. To make an appointment, please log into Advisor Connect and see below for instructions.
To schedule an advising appointment:
1. Please find out which Advising Team is a fit for you
2. Log in to Advisor Connect to book an appointment. Within Advisor Connect:
- Choose the Advising Centre (Team) that is a fit for you.
- Choose a location - online, phone, or a campus location that the advising team is offering (please see the table below). Note: Table last updatd on October 7, 2021.
- If you do not see appointment availability with the location you choose, you can try another location that the team is offering. For assistance, please call 604-599-2828.
|
Advising Team |
Location |
|
Advising – Upgrading, ELST |
Phone, Online, KPU Surrey or KPU Richmond |
|
Advising, 1st and 2nd year, Domestic Students |
Online |
|
Advising, International Students |
Online |
|
Degree Advising - Arts |
Phone or KPU Surrey |
|
Degree Advising - Business |
Phone |
|
Degree Advising – Post-Baccalaureate & Graduate |
Phone |
|
Degree Advising - Design |
Phone |
|
Degree Advising – Science & Hort |
Phone |
|
Success Coaches - Business |
Phone |
|
Success Coach – Post-Baccalaureate & Graduate |
Phone |
PHONE: Please pick up the phone at your scheduled appointment time. Try to be near a computer if you can, so that you can view online resources that we may refer to.
ONLINE: Online appointments are hosted on MS Teams. Please check your email for an email invitation from your advisor and follow the directions to connect. Important note: you may need to download a program to connect online. Please click your meeting invitation in advance in order to leave time to download any necessary programs.
If you need assistance to book an appointment, please contact us at 604-599-2828.
There are several different advising teams at KPU to assist you as you progress towards graduation. This page will help you determine which advising team you should access and click through to their individual site for remote and online appointments and resources.
Academic advisors are available to discuss:
- Course planning & selection
- Program choices
- Course prerequisites
- Program & graduation requirements
- Academic regulations & policies
- Educational planning for career goals
Who should I see?
There are several different advising teams at KPU to assist you as you progress towards graduation. See below to determine which advising team you should access and click through to their individual site for information on booking an appointment and online resources.
Advising, 1st & 2nd year, Domestic Students - Central Advising
- I am a new or returning student
- I am in my 1st or 2nd year of studies
- I am completing a certificate, diploma or associate degree
- I am a Business or Arts student with fewer than 60 credits
- I am a Design, Science or Trades student
- I am interested in Nursing
Advising, Upgrading or ELST
- I am taking or need upgrading courses
- I need to take an assessment test
- I am in ELST
- I don't meet the English Proficiency Requirements for Admission
- I want to complete the BC Adult Graduation Diploma
Advising, Arts Degree
- I am a declared Arts degree student with 45 credits or more (45+ credits)
- I am an Arts-intended student with 45 credits or more (45+ credits)
- I am an Arts-intended transfer student
Advising, Business Degree
- I am a declared Business degree student with 45 credits or more (45+ credits)
- I am an Business-intended student with 45 credits or more (45+ credits)
- I am an Business-intended transfer student
- I am pursuing a postbaccalaureate/graduate program (Note: Students pursuing a post-baccalaureate/graduate program can also book an appointment with a Student Success Coach)
Advising, Faculty of Health
- I am admitted to or interested in one of the following programs:
- Health Care Assistant
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Nursing
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Post-baccalaureate nursing
- Graduate nursing
Advising, International Students
- I am an international student in my 1st or 2nd academic year (I have less than 60 credits)
- I am an internatioanl student enrolled in the ACP, ELST or Trades program
- I have questions about study and work permits
Advising, Science Degree
- I am admitted to or interested in one of the following bachelor's degree programs:
- Applied Mathematics
- Biology
- Health Science
- Physics for Modern Technology
- Plant Health
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Urban Ecosystems
Advising, Wilson School of Design
- I am admitted to or interested in one of the following programs:
- Fashion & Technology
- Fashion Marketing
- Foundations in Design
- Graphic Design for Marketing
- Interior Design
- Product Design
- Technical Apparel
Scheduled Appointments
Current students seeking assistance from an academic advisor are welcome to make a 30 minute one-on-one appointment. These appointments are intended to assist students with in-depth questions regarding their academic planning.
Make an Appointment Using Advisor Connect
This online appointment booking system allows current students the flexibility and convenience to book their own advising appointment using Advisor Connect. To book an advising appointment, simply follow the instructions outlined below. If you are having difficulties using Advisor Connect, email Academic Advising at advisor@kpu.ca
Note: It is best to use Mozilla Firefox. If you are booking an appointment using your mobile, once you log in to Advisor Connect, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the mobile version on the left.
- Log in to Advisor Connect using your KPU user name (student ID) and password
- To schedule an appointment, click the "Search Availability" button under the Student Options menu on the left
- Select the appropriate Advising Centre you wish to make an appointment with from the drop-down menu
- Select the LOCATION for your advising appointment
- Modify the search options (e.g. dates, times, days, etc.)
- Click the "Search" button
- Click on the available time displayed on the right for when you would like your appointment (scroll to the right to find more available appointment times)
- Choose a REASON for your advising appointment
- Add any NOTES that will assist your Academic Advisor and click SAVE
- A confirmation email will be sent to your KPU email in-box (If you activated your text messaging option from the main menu, you will also receive a text message regarding your appointment)
Cancel Your Appointment Using Advisor Connect
- Log in to Advisor Connect using your KPU user name (student ID) and password
- All of your upcoming appointments will be listed on the left under your calendar
- To cancel the appointment, click the X next to the appointment (at the end)
- Enter your reason for cancelling the appointment (optional) and click the "Confirm Cancellation" button
- To make a new appointment, follow the above steps on making an appointment, starting with step 2
Prepare For an Appointment
- Research any related information to your program of study at KPU, and, if you are planning to transfer, at the university to which you will be transferring
- Write down specific questions ahead of time
- Bring all related documentation such as test results or transfer credit evaluations