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Ontario Tech acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

Learn more about Indigenous Education and Cultural Services

Academic advising

The Faculty of Science Academic Advising team is committed to your success, and will work with you in developing and reaching your academic and personal goals. As your main point of contact within the Faculty of Science, we will assist you through every step of your journey with us. We are available to help, support and guide you in a variety of areas.

Your academic success is important to us. Our office will:

  • Address questions and concerns related to all aspects of student life.
  • Help you establish realistic educational goals and future planning.
  • Assess and discuss your academic progress and standing.
  • Discuss program and course selections.
  • Help you address academic difficulties.
  • Interpret and explain academic policies and procedures.
  • Discuss issues affecting your academic performance.
  • Connect you with appropriate campus services.
  • Provide advice regarding withdrawing from, adding or dropping courses.
  • Provide guidance for successful progression towards graduation.
  • Provide tips for academic success.

All academic advising meetings and office hours are being held remotely at this time. 

Please use the links below to book an appointment, or drop-in during our Virtual Office Hours. If you would like to review your program or discuss degree requirements, please book an appointment in advance with the appropriate program advisor. 

Emily Laverty
Senior Academic Advisor - Chemistry, Forensic Science, and Physics Nicole Suss
Senior Academic Advisor - Biological Science (including college-to-university transfer), and Integrative Neuroscience Shelly Windsor
Senior Academic Advisor - Applied and Industrial Math, and Computer Science (including college-to-university transfer) 

* Office hours are subject to change without notice

Note: All Ontario Tech University Science courses will have a code designation of BIOL, CHEM, CSCI, ENVS, FSCI, MATH, NSCI, PHY, SCIE, or STAT.

All academic advising meetings and office hours are being held remotely at this time.  Please contact us at the email below, or book an appointment with your program advisor. 

Faculty of Science Academic Advising
science.advising@ontariotechu.ca

Your Academic Advising team

Emily Laverty
Senior Academic Advisor 
Chemistry, Forensic Science, and Physics students please book an appointment with Emily.

Shelly Windsor
Senior Academic Advisor 
Computer Science, including college-to-university transfer, and Math students please book an appointment with Shelly.

Nicole Suss
Senior Academic Advisor 
Biological Science, including college-to-university transfer, and Integrative Neuroscience students please book an appointment with Nicole.

Julie Downes
Department Assistant

Tara Funston (currently on leave)
Senior Academic Advisor
Chemistry, Forensic Science, and Physics

 

The university has many supportive services for students. We can connect you to campus resources and help you navigate the university system and services, including: