Social Science, Communication & Media Studies

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Please note, the university and advising offices will be closed Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday.

We are here to help you succeed! Do you have questions about your degree requirements, a specific course or the best way to get into a degree program? If you have any concerns about accessing the courses and services you need, we are here to help. Connect with your advisor in-person, virtually or via email. Contact your assigned advisor in the Meet your Academic Advisor section.

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Drop-in Advising

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In-Person Advising

In-person drop-in advising sessions are available by using QLESS or check in at the front desk at 103 Central Square. Drop-in advising is first-come, first-served. As there is high demand for advising at this time, try joining QLESS drop-ins right when the queue opens in the morning or again when it reopens in the afternoon.

The last advising drop-in session for the day will begin a half hour before the indicated end time.

Hours of Operation

Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (last meeting starts at 11:30a.m.) and 1:00 - 3:45 p.m. (last meeting starts at 3:30p.m.)

Week of April 6:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (last meeting starts at 11:30a.m.) and 1:00 - 3:45 p.m. (last meeting starts at 3:30p.m.)

Regular schedule will resume the week of April 13.

Location

103 Central Square

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Virtual Advising

advising via QLESS is available for Social Science majors seeking academic advice. As there is high demand for advising at this time, try joining QLESS drop-ins right when the queue opens in the morning or again when it reopens in the afternoon.

Hours of Operation

Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (last meeting starts at 11:30a.m.) and 1:00 - 3:45 p.m. (last meeting starts at 3:30p.m.)

Week of April 6:
Monday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (last meeting starts at 11:30a.m.) and 1:00 - 3:45 p.m. (last meeting starts at 3:30p.m.) - please note in-person drop-ins will be prioritized on Monday, so virtual advising may be limited.
Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (last meeting starts at 11:30a.m.) and 1:00 - 3:45 p.m. (last meeting starts at 3:30p.m.)

Regular schedule will resume the week of April 13.

Join our OR download the QLESS app on your smartphone from  or the iTunes . (Open the app and select "Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies")
Select the Social Sci, Communications & Media Studies Academic Advising queue.
Click Join Now
Fill out your name and phone number.
Fill in a short form regarding your student information. Add any notes for your advisor, including topics you’d like to discuss, and whether you prefer phone or Zoom.
You’ll receive a text message when an academic advisor is ready to see you.

Each drop-in session is about 15-30 minutes, first-come, first-served. The QLESS queue will close once it reaches capacity. Try again later or another day. Please note QLESS estimated wait times are approximate and actual time to be seen may vary depending on advisor availability and duration of each advising session.

Booked Appointments

Academic Advising for Social Science and Communication & Media Studies offers appointments in-person in 103 Central Square or virtually via Zoom or phone except for April 6 (only drop-ins that day). In-person availability will vary depending on the Advisor's schedule. Students may contact their assigned advisor to schedule an appointment or complete the Social Science and Communications & Media Studies advising appointment request form. If you have a time sensitive appointment request, students can book an appointment over the phone: 416-736-5222.