Exploratory Advising

Exploratory advisors help you explore degree programs to meet your unique needs and interests.

Through appointments and workshops, our advisors will help you maximize your academic potential.

Four members of the exploratory advising team.

Looking for Open Studies Support?

Open Studies advising has changed!  The Student Success Centre welcomes students in Open Studies seeking academic support, writing support, and exploratory advising.    

Planning to apply?

Connect with the Admissions Office if you plan to apply to an undergraduate degree for assistance with the degree application and admissions requirements. 

Picked a Program?

Connect with the Faculty Advising office for your future degree program for assistance with course selection, transfer credit, and degree requirements. 

Registration issues?

Connect with Enrolment Services for assistance with learning how to register, troubleshooting registration issues, and understanding Open Studies regulations. 

What is Exploratory Advising?

Choosing a degree program can be a challenging process, especially since UCalgary offers a variety of innovative undergraduate degree program options. We understand there are many factors that go into choosing a degree program, and it’s very normal to feel uncertain or stuck. 

Exploratory Advising can support you in exploring undergraduate degree program options to meet your unique needs and goals by helping you reflect on your motivators, personality traits, interests, and academic strengths. We can help you discover tools and resources to gather information about degree programs, evaluate your options, and decide on your best fit program. 

Who is Exploratory Advising for?

For prospective students to UCalgary and current students in Open Studies or a faculty degree program who are interested in exploring undergraduate degree program options.
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Meet your Exploratory Advisors

Deirdre Mooney

Coordinator, Exploratory Advising

dmooney@ucalgary.ca 

Iraida Gutsalyuk

Academic Advisor, Exploratory Students

iraida.gutsalyuk@ucalgary.ca 

Daniel Birch

Academic Advisor, 

First-Generation Student Programs

daniel.birch@ucalgary.ca 

Lisa Nguyen

Academic Advisor, 

First-Generation Student Programs

pnguy@ucalgary.ca 


Helpful Articles

How to Choose a Major

Learn how the major exploration process can help you decide on your degree program

How to Choose a Major: Reflect and Connect

Better understand yourself to aid in choosing your degree program.

How to Choose a Major: Information and Options

Learn how to gather information about potential degree program options.

How to Choose a Major: Evaluate and Decide

Make an informed decision about your degree.

How to Choose a Major: Change of Program Process

Learn key information before submitting a Change of Program application.

Already have a degree program in mind?

Based on what you're applying for, you'll meet with these advisors first:

For Undergraduate Studies

The  undergraduate recruitment team  can help you understand admission requirements and application processes.

Connect with Recruitment

For Open Studies

 The undergraduate admissions team can help you understand  Open Studies  admission requirements and application processes.

Connect with Admissions

For Graduate Studies

The  graduate program  administrator for the specific graduate program  can help you understand admission requirements and application processes.

Connect with Graduate advisors

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Prospective Student Exploratory Advising

If you are a prospective student who is unsure about which undergraduate degree program to apply for, our team of advisors can help you make an informed decision! 

First, check out the Explore Programs website and connect with the Recruitment Team to learn about UCalgary undergraduate degree programs.  

Next, if you are interested in a more in-depth discussion about undergraduate degree programs and how they align with your academic strengths, interests, and goals, book an appointment with Exploratory Advising. 

How to book an appointment: 

  1. Visit our virtual front desk during office hours to request a Prospective StudentExploratoryAdvising appointment. Our staff will book an online or in-person appointment based on availability. 
  2. Email success@ucalgary.ca to request a Prospective Student Exploratory Advising appointment. Our staff will reply to organize an online or in-person appointment based on availability. 

Exploratory Resources

Exploring degree options requries planning, goal setting, and reflection. Fortunately, there are a number of resources to help you with the decision making process.

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