Academic advising
Source: https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/advising Parent: https://cs.uwaterloo.ca
What is Academic Advising?
The Computer Science advisors are here to make your experience at the Cheriton School of Computer Science rewarding. We are here to support students with, but not limited to:
- Course enrollment, course selection, and providing department consent
- Provide clarification or guidance on CS major programs (including specializations) and course planning
- Clarify and provide guidance on Computing and CS minor programs
- Requirements to transfer into CS
- University and Faculty policies, regulations, and procedures
- Strategies to navigate academic difficulties
- Provide support and serve as a link to other University units (especially where the student is struggling through personal, financial and/or medical challenges).
Remote video URL
View "How Computer Science Advisors can help" on YouTube
Program Specific Advisors
Double Degree Advising
For all inquires relating to BBA/BCS Double Degree program, including academic advising and program information. Please contact your advisors by email or during their office hours.
Computing and Financial Management (CFM) Advising
For all inquires relating to Computing and Financial Management (CFM), including academic advising and program information, please contact the Computing and Financial Management Program Manager by email. Please ensure that you include your full name and student number in your email.
Before you see us...
Below are some of our most frequented pages on the website that many students have reported to be helpful when it comes to planning their degree.
Before coming to see us, you are encouraged to explore our website and see what type of information you can find online! We would be much happier to answer questions relating to information that you found online and how it relates to your personal experience.
Be sure to visit our CS Advising FAQ for the most common questions and inquiries that we've heard from students.
What information are you looking for?
- course enrollment
- department consent
- majors
- minors
- transfers
- program checklists
- course planning
- co-op
- specializations
- office hours
- breadth and depth
Course Enrollment
[Course Enrollment
How do I enroll during the Add/Drop Period? What do I do when I get errors? How can I override into a course?](https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/current-undergraduate-students/majors/cs-course-enrollment)
Checklists and Requirements
[CS Checklists
How can I make sure that I'm on track to complete my degree? What courses should I take next?](https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/checklists)
Course Planning
[Suggested Sequences
Which term should I take a CS course? Which courses should I take at the same time?](https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/suggested-sequences)
Course Selection and Waitlists
[Department Consent
How do I get Department Consent? What courses are waitlisted?](https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/current-undergraduate-students/majors/cs-course-enrollment/department-consent-course-waitlists)
Add-Ons
[Specializations
What is a specialization? How do I add one to my degree? How is it different from a minor?](https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/current-undergraduate-students/majors/computer-science-specializations)
Minors
[Computing Minor
How do I add the Computing Minor to my degree? What are the requirements to fulfill it?](https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/current-undergraduate-students/minors)
Who are your Computer Science academic advisors?
All academic advisors can provide guidance or clarification regarding:
- academic programs / plans requirement,
- course information / advice,
- CS enrollments, including providing Department Consent during the Add/Drop period
- support when navigating illness or extenuating circumstances.
Some advisors look after the following duties in particular:
| Lead Advisor (Coordination of Advising) | Brad Lushman |
| Web Content Maintenance | Zahra Ahmed |
| Exchange Students | Nomair Naeem |
Contacting Advisors
There are several possibilities to contact CS advisors. In order of preference:
- Email us at csadvisor@uwaterloo.ca. Include your full name and student ID. Advisors strongly prefer that you email from your@uwaterloo.ca email account.
- Drop by during office hours (either virtually or in-person)
- Make an appointment, but only if you really can't make office hours or have a time-consuming situation.
In general, the earlier you talk to us, the more options we have to help you. We enjoy helping students, but please do not make extra work for us by contacting several advisors or contacting us in several different ways.
CS Advising Team
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Computer Science (CS) advisors
Brad Lushman
Jeff Avery
Carmen Bruni
Shoshannah Holdom
Jessica Leung
Nomair Naeem
Mark Petrick
Leili Rafiee Sevyeri
Double Degree (BBA/BCS) Advisors
For all inquires relating to BBA/BCS Double Degree program, including academic advising and program information. Please contact us by email or meet with us during our office hours.
You can find more information online on our Double Degree Webpages including:
- CS/BBA Double Degree Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Transfers in/out of CS/BBA Double Degree
- CS/BBA course and degree planning
Adrian Reetz
Collin Roberts
Computing and Financial Management (CFM) Advisors
For all inquires relating to Computing and Financial Management (CFM), including academic advising and program information, please contact the Computing and Financial Management Program Manager by email. Please ensure that you include your full name and student number in your email.
Heather Shaw
[Got a question? We might have an answer! Check our
CS Advising FAQ](https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/current-undergraduate-students/frequently-asked-questions)
[For personal inquiries or clarification
CS Office Hours](https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/office-hours)