Academic Advising
Academic Advisors are here to support you throughout your academic journey. Whether you’re planning your program, navigating degree requirements, or simply have questions about your studies, our team is here to help.
How Academic Advisors Can Support You
Our Academic Advisors provide a safe, respectful, and confidential space to discuss your academic goals and challenges. They share expert guidance and up-to-date information to help you make informed decisions about your academic path and future career.
You can speak with an Academic Advisor about:
- Course planning
- Understanding GPA and academic probation
- Addressing missed classes
- Course withdrawal policies
- Plagiarism charges
- Authorized Leave policy
- University transfer and admissions process
- Grade appeals
- Complaint procedures
Supporting Student Success
Our Student Success Coordinator is dedicated to helping students understand their academic responsibilities and expectations, while offering guidance to help you thrive as a student. Services include:
- Academic coaching
- Support for students on academic probation
- Clarifying student rights and responsibilities.
How to Connect with an Academic Advisor
You have two options:
- Drop-in at the Student Services Office (Room 211, 2nd Floor, Main Campus) – appointments are first-come, first-served
- Book an appointment online through your Student Portal.
Got questions? Email ssa@columbiacollege.ca
If you are a High School student: Visit the front desk on the 4th floor of the North Campus to schedule your appointment
Preparing for Your Appointment
To make the most of your advising appointment, please:
- Pick up the Semester Timetable (available online, in Student Services, or at Main Reception)
- Download or collect a Degree Audit Form for your program (available online or in Student Services)
- Complete the top two lines of the Course Planning Form (available in Student Services)
- Read through the Course Descriptions in advance.
Requesting Academic Concession
Students may occasionally be unable to attend class due to short-term illness or unexpected circumstances. In these situations, Columbia College allows students to request an academic concession if they are unable to attend scheduled classes or participate in required in-class activities. To submit a request, please complete the Academic Concession Request Form on MySIS.
Other Academic Resources
- University Transfer Academic Requirements
- Associate Degrees
- Grading System
- Associate Degrees Audit Forms All students planning to complete an Associate Degree must do a Degree Audit (i.e. a checklist of the requirements). See our advisors for a degree audit if you have any questions.
- Plagiarism and other policies
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