Academic advising

The Computer Science advisors are here to make your experience at the Cheriton School of Computer Science rewarding. We are here to support students with, but not limited to: 

• Course enrollment, course selection, and providing department consent

• Provide clarification or guidance on CS major programs (including specializations) and course planning

• Clarify and provide guidance on Computing and CS minor programs

• Requirements to transfer into CS

• University and Faculty policies, regulations, and procedures

• Strategies to navigate academic difficulties

• Provide support and serve as a link to other University units (especially where the student is struggling through personal, financial and/or medical challenges).

Below are some of our most frequented pages on the website that many students have reported to be helpful when it comes to planning their degree. 

Before coming to see us, you are encouraged to explore our website and see what type of information you can find online! We would be much happier to answer questions relating to information that you found online and how it relates to your personal experience.

Be sure to visit our CS Advising FAQ for the most common questions and inquiries that we've heard from students. 

All academic advisors can provide guidance or clarification regarding:

• academic programs / plans requirement,
• course information / advice,
• CS enrollments, including providing Department Consent during the Add/Drop period
• support when navigating illness or extenuating circumstances.

Some advisors look after the following duties in particular:

Contacting Advisors

There are several possibilities to contact CS advisors. In order of preference: 

• Email us at csadvisor@uwaterloo.ca. Include your full name and student ID. Advisors strongly prefer that you email from your@uwaterloo.ca email account. 
• Drop by during office hours (either virtually or in-person)
• Make an appointment, but only if you really can't make office hours or have a time-consuming situation. 

In general, the earlier you talk to us, the more options we have to help you. We enjoy helping students, but please do not make extra work for us by contacting several advisors or contacting us in several different ways.