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.
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.
What is Exploratory Advising?
Choosing a degree program can be a challenging process, especially since ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ 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?
Meet your Exploratory Advisors
Coordinator, Exploratory Advising | Academic Advisor, Exploratory Students | Academic Advisor, First-Generation Student Programs | Academic Advisor, First-Generation Student Programs |
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Already have a degree program in mind?
Based on what you're applying for, you'll meet with these advisors first:
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 ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ 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:
- Visit our  during office hours to request a Prospective Student Exploratory Advising appointment. Our staff will book an online or in-person appointment based on availability.
- ·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô 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.
