​Academic Advisor - Upgrading

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

1pm-4pm

 

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

 

 

  • Write down one or two questions to ask in the appointment

 

  • Gather any important information such as test scores, transcripts, etc.

 

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"