Advising

Each student in the Faculty of Arts is required to familiarize themselves with the Faculty regulations as stated in the Course Catalogue and on the McGill, Faculty of Arts, and OASIS websites.

While departmental and faculty advisors and staff are always available to give advice and guidance, the ultimate responsibility for completeness and correctness of course selection and registration; for compliance with, and completion of, program and degree requirements; and for the observance of regulations and deadlines, rests with the student. It is the student’s responsibility to seek guidance from the Office of Advising and Student Information Services (OASIS) if in any doubt; misunderstanding or misapprehension will not be accepted as cause for dispensation from any regulation, deadline, program, or degree requirement.

If you need 96 or fewer credits to complete your degree requirements, you should consult with a departmental academic advisor in your proposed department of study to obtain advice and approval of your course selection. For a detailed description of advising and registration procedures, you should refer to the website for newly admitted undergraduate students, the Arts OASIS website, and your department's website.

If you need 97–120 credits to complete your degree requirements, you will normally be registered in a Foundation Program until you complete your first year. You should consult with an advisor in Arts OASIS to review your course selection. For a detailed description of advising and registration procedures as a Foundation Program student, refer to Undergraduate Advising; the newly admitted undergraduate students website; and the Arts OASIS website.

Faculty of Arts Office of Advising and Student Information Services (OASIS)

Arts OASIS provides ongoing advice and guidance on programs, degree requirements, Academic Standing, interfaculty transfer, Study Away, and graduation for undergraduate Arts students. Arts OASIS is located on the ground floor of Dawson Hall.

Faculty advisors in Arts OASIS offer guidance managing academic situations during periods of personal, financial, or medical problems, by working with you to identify various possibilities and strategies for making informed decisions. Appointments with Arts OASIS advisors may be booked via the OASIS website.

Arts OASIS advisors also assist with regard to course selection for newly admitted students, and for overall degree planning, including for Study Away options.

Mission Statement: At the Faculty of Arts Office of Advising and Student Information Services (OASIS), our mission is to empower you to navigate your academic journey with confidence and purpose. From your first steps on campus to the moment you graduate, we're here to guide, support, and champion your success. We believe in the power of education and are committed to creating an environment grounded in fairness, accessibility, respect, and collaboration.

While departmental and faculty advisors and staff are always available to give advice and guidance, the ultimate responsibility for completeness and correctness of course selection and registration; for compliance with, and completion of, program and degree requirements; and for the observance of regulations and deadlines, rests with the student. It is the student’s responsibility to seek guidance from the OASIS, if in any doubt. Misunderstanding or misapprehension will not be accepted as cause for dispensation from any regulation, deadline, program, or degree requirement.