The Academic Advisor for upgrading is available to support you at this time through telephone, online and in-person appointments or email.
The Academic Upgrading Advisor is available to students taking upgrading courses/programs and can answer questions on the following topics:
- Course planning & selection
- Program choices
- Course prerequisites
- Program & graduation requirements
- Academic regulations & policies
- Educational planning for career goals
Spring Advising for Pathway Students!
Drop-in spots are limited and first come-first-serve but you can also book a regular 45 minute advising appointment throughout the year using Advisor Connect
How are drop-in appointments different from 45-minute booked appointments?
- Drop in appointments are no longer than 20 minutes and are intended to answer only one or two questions during peak registration times
- If you are looking for more in-depth conversation, please book a 45-minute Upgrading Advising appointment using Advisor Connect or by calling 604-599-2828
Spring 2024 Drop-In’s
When |
Where |
Tuesday Nov. 14th to Friday Nov. 17th
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Online/Teams video chat |
How to Access |
What to Expect |
Call 604-599-2828 between 1pm and 4pm to put your name in that day’s queue
(Spots are limited and first-come-first-serve) |
I will send a meeting link to your KPU email about 5 minutes before our drop-in time.
Then we have a 20 minute appointment to ask one or two quick questions.
(For a more in-depth conversation, book a 45-min advising appointment using Advisor Connect) |
How to Prepare for your drop-in |
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All other appointments see below for options
APPOINTMENTS
To book a PHONE appointment:
- Visit Advisor Connect
- Select "Advising - Upgrading/ELST course"
- Select "Phone" for location
- Provide the phone number you may be reached at time of appointment
- At your appointment time, be on www.kpu.ca on your laptop/computer.
To book an ONLINE appointment:
- Visit Advisor Connect
- Select "Advising - Upgrading/ELST course"
- Select "Online" for location
- Include your KPU email address in the "Notes" section; you will receive a separate email before your appointment with instructions and a link to join the appointment.
To book an IN-PERSON appointment:
- Visit Advisor Connect
- Select "Advising - Upgrading/ELST course"
- Select "Surrey" or "Richmond" for location
- At this time, masks are required for in-person appointments, be sure to review our Covid-19 page for the latest updates prior to coming, https://www.kpu.ca/hui/novel-coronavirus/updates. Book an online or phone appointment if you would like someone to attend with you.
You may also reach the Academic Advisor for upgrading by email, UpgradingAdvising@kpu.ca or by telephone at 604.599.2063.
You may also book an Upgrading Academic Advisor appointment by calling 604-599-2828.
If you are an international student requiring further information please visit International Student Support.
If you are an ELS Diploma student and you want to take a university-level course, please fill out the Request to Register in a University Course and email it directly to upgradingadvising@kpu.ca.
If you are a BC Adult Graduation Diploma student and you want to take a university-level course, please book an appointment through Advisor Connect.
How to register for courses: New Students and select "5 - How to Register for Courses"