BA Advising Centre

Welcome to the BA Advising Centre!

BA Academic Advisors support students in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Environmental Studies programs. We recommend meeting with an advisor at least once a year to stay on track with your academic goals.

The BA Advising Centre offers both in-person and virtual appointments, which can be booked below. Students pursuing a psychology major, double major, honours, concentration, or minor should select the Psychology Academic Advising option. All other students should book through Arts Academic Advising button.

Appointments can be booked up to two weeks in advance. If no times are available, please check again the next day as new slots open regularly. You may also email your questions or attend drop-in hours.

PLEASE NOTE The BA Advising Centre will be closed for the holidays from December 19 at 4 p.m. and will reopen on January 5 at 8 a.m. On Monday, December 22, the Centre will operate virtually only. Please email BAadvising@smu.ca with any questions. From January 5–16, 2026, in-person drop-ins will be available mornings and afternoons, Monday to Friday, in the BA Advising Centre (McNally Main 218). During this period, advance bookings will not be available except for same-day virtual appointments. Appointment booking for January 19 onward opens on Monday, January 5. 

Book Now - Arts Academic Advising
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Book Now - Psychology Academic Advising

Drop-in Academic Advising

In-person drop-in Academic Advising

Stop by McNally Main 218 during these times for a drop-in appointment with an Academic Advisor

Fall 2025

  • Monday: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Cancelled December 22)
  • Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  • Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Cancelled December 19)

January 2026

  • Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

 

Meet your Advisors

 Emily Anderson

Senior BA Program Advisor

Jillian Durkee

BA Program Advisor

Shawn Simamba (On leave)

BA Program Advisor

Robyn McIntosh

Psychology; Undergraduate Advisor, Programs and Transfer

Joseph Lahey

BA Program Advisor

Quick Links:

  • The Counselling Centre can assist and offer support whether you're dealing with exam stress or mental health issues. A healthy mind is key to academic success. 
  • The Fred Smithers Centre for Student Accessibility offers support and accommodations for students with disabilities. Register for its services through an online application process.
  • The Patrick Power Library is a great place to research topics and information for papers, projects and more. Log in with your s# for access to an abundance of online and print resources. If you could use some research assistance, one of the librarians would be glad to help you.
  • The Studio for Teaching and Learning has links to tutorial videos, writing support, Brightspace help and much more. Its resources can help students navigate the transition to learning in a virtual university environment.
  • The Writing Centre can help with planning your papers all the way through to checking your citation formatting, with tutorials, handouts, workshops, or one-on-one appointments.
Contact us
Faculty of Arts
BAadvising@smu.ca
902-420-5437
Mailing address:
Saint Mary’s University
923 Robie Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3C3
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