VII. Academic Advising

Program Counsellors

Role of the Program Counsellor

The Program Counsellor has particular expertise in the diploma program requirements and regulations, as well as the various specializations and their fit within the diploma program. The Program Counsellor is also familiar with the policies and procedures that govern university practice. The role of the Program Counsellor is to:

• provide information about the academic requirements of the diploma program, including admission requirements, Schedule of Studies requirements, Continuation of Study requirements, and graduation requirements

• refer to other campus services, as necessary

• communicate information about the diploma program to the dean, chairs and directors, Faculty Advisors, curriculum committees, program committees (and their sub-committees); and to bring forward any concerns or issues as students progress through the Schedule of Studies for the diploma program

• liaise with the Faculty Advisor for the specialization, in order to provide information about the diploma program and the fit of the specialization within the diploma program