Welcome to the Bachelor of Arts Academic Advising Office.   We are available to all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts Degree program at the University of Guelph. Our staff is here to help guide and assist students with course planning, course selection, interpreting university academic policies and procedures, and facilitating connections with important resources on campus.

 

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Welcome to the start of the Winter 2026 semester!

We hope you had a restful and enjoyable holiday break.

Classes begin on January 5, 2026.  You can make changes to your class schedule up until Friday January 9, 2026.

During the start of the semester, our office is very busy and we will do our very best to assist you in a timely manner.

Starting on January 6th, we will offer same-day and quick drop-in appointments. These appointments will be reserved for urgent issues and for students needing assistance with Winter 2026 (W26) courses.

To access a drop-in appointment, students are asked to stop by the office in person to book a time.

Drop-in availability:

  • Afternoons: January 6 and January 8 (booking begins at 1:30 PM)

  • Mornings: January 7 and January 9 (booking begins at 9:30 AM)

 

Important Updates

  • If you are an upper-year student and still require assistance with course selection, please visit our Course Selection Pages for Winter 2026
  • If you are a first-year student still require assistance with course selection, please refer to our First year Course Selection Page.

 

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Bachelor of Arts Academic Advising Office

Room 130 MacKinnon

50 Stone Road East, 
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1

Office Open: Monday through Friday         

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:30 - 4:00 PM

Please note:  On Wednesday mornings, our office does not open until 10:00 am

For e-advising and questions please email baco@uoguelph.ca 

or to speak to a BA Academic Advisors' Assistant please call 519-824-4120 x 52140

 

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