Academic Advising

Academic advising in the BCom program is designed to help you understand your degree structure, make informed course choices, and navigate university policies. The BCom Student Affairs Office provides year-round academic advice, and guidance to help you plan your program, choose courses, understand faculty policies, and make informed decisions throughout your degree. Advisors are available to support you at every stage of your studies, whether you are just beginning the BCom program or preparing to graduate. However, BCom students are still expected to take an active role in leading, planning, and managing their academic path. 

Students are responsible for ensuring that their course selections meet all program and degree requirements, follow faculty and university regulations, and meet all published deadlines. Advisors can clarify policies and help with degree planning, but the final responsibility for your academic decisions rests with you. Each student is required to familiarize themselves with the Faculty regulations as stated in the Course Catalogue and on the McGill, Faculty of Management, and BCom Student Affairs Office websites.

It is especially important for students to regularly review their unofficial transcript in Minerva and use myProgress for degree progress and completion tracking. These documents and tools should be used in combination with the course catalogue and regular academic advising. Students should verify course registration in advance of the end of the add/drop period each term. A graduation check before their final term to confirm the requirements for graduation have been met is required for all students.

Please note that the myProgress tool may generate errors or omissions; students are ultimately responsible for verifying all information and ensuring completion of their degree requirements using the course catalogue and the BCom Areas of Study webpage combined with regular academic advising appointments.

Advising for students in the Major in Mathematics and Statistics for Management or the Major in Economics should also consult a departmental advisor for course approval and graduation checks.

Students taking a minor or minor concentration in another department must meet with a departmental advisor for course and minor related advising and for confirmation of graduation. All students who complete a minor must provide a minor course approval form to the BCom Student Affairs office signed by the departmental advisor.

Career Coaches are available to support the career planning and internship goals of students in the BCom program through the Career Services office located on the 6th floor of the Bronfman Building.

When to Contact an Academic Advisor  

Reach out to an Academic Advisor in the BCom Student Affairs Office any time you:  

  • have questions about degree, program, or course requirements; 

  • need guidance on course planning, sequencing, or registration ;

  • want to review your degree progression in myProgress or if it is not showing what you expect;

  • are considering a major, concentration, or minor change; 

  • have questions related to exams and assessments;

  • are exploring summer courses, transfer credits, or equivalencies;  

  • are planning an exchange, independent study away or IUT courses;

  • are looking into an internship term away or a leave of absence;

  • encounter academic or personal circumstances affecting your studies ;

  • will miss an extended period of classes or assessments for medical or other reasons;

  • need information about university policies, deadlines, or procedures ;

  • have concerns about your Academic Standing or require support strategies ;

  • need specialized Academic Standing advising;

  • have questions about how to meet the degree’s 3-credit experiential learning requirement; or

  • are preparing for graduation and need confirmation of remaining requirements. 

Academic Advisors also:

  • offer program advising to students from other faculties in the BA Joint Honours in Economics programs, Minor in Management or Minor in Entrepreneurship; and

  • provide program advising to prospective students.

​While Academic Advisors can review the program with prospective students, all admissions-related questions should be directed to Admissions through Service Point at Future Students.

Detailed information on registration, degree requirements, program planning, policies and regulations, and advising procedures can be found on:  

  • the BCom Student Affairs Office website;

  • the Course Catalogue and program requirement pages; and  

  • in the case of returning students, the BCom Hub pages, accessed through myCourses (each student is added to the Hub at the start of their first term and removed following graduation).

Advisors are available throughout the year for in-person or virtual appointments. Students are encouraged to reach out any time during the term and as soon as possible whenever they encounter difficulties, need assistance, or are uncertain about their academic options.  

Appointments for current BCom students can be booked using BCom Insight in the BCom Hub in MyCourses or on the Contact Us BCom page. 

The Local Wellness Advisor for BCom students provides support to students in challenging situations and the Wellness Hub offers a range of services for students in various situations. 

Academic advisors also assist all new students with course registration, course load, Advanced Standing credit, and more.  They are available to help all new students with the transition to university learning. Each new student must meet an academic advisor between October and the end of their first term. 

Advising can be done by email or by booking an advising appointment using a form on the Newly Admitted student Webpage and in the BCom Hub using BCom Insight from the start of the first term. 

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