COVID-19 Update: KPU's Academic Advising is committed to ensuring the health and well being of its students. Following new guidelines to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus announced by BC's Provincial Health Officer, Academic Advising has moved to remote meetings at this time. To set up a meeting, please log into Advisor Connect or see below for instructions.
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
To schedule a remote advising appointment:
1. Please find out which Advising Team is a fit for you
2. Log in to Advisor Connect to book an appointment.
Advising teams are offering different ways to connect remotely with you.
PHONE: These calls may appear on your phone as a blocked number. 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.
*International students can contact the International Department at 604-599-2866 or email international advising at internationalstudents@kpu.ca
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.
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
Academic & Career Advancement Advising
- 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
Arts Degree Advising
- I am a declared Arts degree student
- I am an Arts-intended student with more than 45 credits or more
- I am an Arts-intended transfer student
NOTE: students with less than 45 credits should book an appointment with Central Advising
Business Degree Advising
- I am a declared Business degree student with 45 credits or more
- I am a Business-intended student with 45 credits or more
- I am a Business-intended transfer student
- I am pursuing a post-baccalaureate/graduate program
NOTE: Students in a post-baccalaureate/graduate program can book an appointment with Student Success Coach, Magdalena Mot or Tiffany Valle Anaya, through Advisor Connect.
*Students with less than 45 Credits should book an appointment with Central Advising or International Advising
Faculty of Health Advising
- I am admitted to or interested in one of the following programs: Health Care Assistant, Health Unit Coordinator, Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Post-Baccalaureate Nursing or Graduate Nursing program options.
International Advising
- I am an international student in my 1st or 2nd academic year (with less than 60 credits)
- I am an international student enrolled in the ELST, ACP or Trades program
- I have questions about study and work permits
Science Degree Advising
- I am admitted to or interested in one of the following bachelor’s degree programs: Biology, Health Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics for Modern Technology, Plant Health, Urban Ecosystems, Sustainable Agriculture
Wilson School of Design Advising
- 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
Accessibility Services
- I am a student with disability-related questions
- I am requesting academic accommodations
- I'd like to talk about transitioning from High School
- I am interested in disability-related funding
Scheduled Appointments
Current students seeking assistance from an academic advisor are welcome to make a 30 minute one-to-one appointment at any of our four campuses. These appointments are intended to assist students with in-depth questions regarding their academic planning.
Make an Appointment Using Advisor Connect
Advisor Connect is the new way of booking an academic advising appointment. 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. For additional assistance with how to book an appointment or if you are having difficulties logging in to Advisor Connect, email Academic Advising at advisor@kpu.ca
Note: For optimal performance using Advisor Connect, please 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 (campus) 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