Academic Success Centre

We’re here for you! If you’re struggling academically, feeling overwhelmed, or facing conflicts, our Academic Success Advisors have your back. We’ll help you set goals for your education and career and create a concrete plan to achieve them. To ensure you get the best support possible, we’ll connect you to resources within and outside Cambrian. Come prepared with questions and an open mind, and be ready to take action.

As a student, you may face a variety of issues that could impact your academic progress. If you’re struggling, remember you’re not alone. An advisor will listen and help you get back on track and be successful.

An advisor can help by:

• Providing a listening ear and guidance
• Reviewing academic policies and your academic progress
• Helping you set academic goals
• Identifying challenges and barriers and effective study strategies
  • Communicating with professors
  • Connecting you to other Cambrian services and supports in the community

Don’t wait to get help. Connect with an Academic Success Advisor today!

Need assistance identifying goals for your education, career, and life; advice, guidance, or just a bit of perspective on how to navigate the halls? Fill out an advising form to get help from an Academic Success Advisor.

Why an advisor?

• You have a concern about your academics, or are struggling personally
• You don’t understand or are having trouble following your course material
• You feel you conflict with a faculty member or program coordinator.
• You’ve been placed on academic probation
• You’ve been exited from your program
• You’re overwhelmed with academics and not sure what to do

What you can expect from your advisor

• Be available to meet with you for advising needs, and help you find answers
• Provide support to you as needed and ease your transition to college life
• Be proactive in academic interventions and provide you with information before you request it, or are aware that you need it
• Help link you to resources in the college and community that you might not be aware of
• Be a link between your faculty, program coordinator, and program, as needed
• Provide you with information about policies of the college or your program that could affect you academically
• Help you clarify and set achievable educational goals
• Help you explore options when you’re struggling, and address academic difficulties or concerns about your studies
• Offer advice on course selection, changing programs, academic audits, and/or withdrawals
• Provide information on academic GPA or status, program questions, or transfer help

What your advisor expects from you

• Be proactive about your education and make appointments before problems occur
• Provide proper notice if you need to cancel and/or reschedule a meeting
• Be active in your meetings by communicating your situation or needs to be successful
• Bring forward any issues that might be affecting your academic progress, and ask questions
• Follow through on any referrals, or advising recommendations
• Come with questions, an open mind, and be prepared to discuss your academic performance

We see the value in your skills and experience. Whether you’ve studied at another institution, have life experience, or have already graduated from Cambrian, find the pathway that suits your needs. Get on the fast track to academic success.

If you’re looking to elevate your credentials, we have options for you. Explore them at Cambrian or continue your learning in a new program at one of our partner institutions. We have articulation agreements with colleges and universities within Canada and around the world.

If you’re a college or university student/graduate or have work experience, contact our Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Coordinator to determine if your education and/or experience can be applied towards credits in your program.

Why repeat courses? Save time and money by applying for transfer credits! Transfer credits are granted for courses completed at another recognized post-secondary institution that are deemed equivalent to a course at Cambrian. If you have a college or university-level course that is similar to a Cambrian course, you may be eligible for a transfer credit.