Academic Advisors
The FBIT Academic Advising team is your main contact in the faculty, and we are here to help you through every step of your university journey. We are excited about the opportunities for accessible connection created by our virtual environment and want to engage with you through our virtual platforms.
Our Academic Advisors support students across all programs in the Faculty of Business and IT.
First-year students (0-23 credit hours) email us at firstyear.FBIT@ontariotechu.ca
Upper year students (24- 120 credit hours) contact us at FBITadvising@ontariotechu.ca
For your convenience, we have a centralized contact email for our students.
In order to provide you with the best service that we can, please ensure you include in the subject line of your email:
- Student Number
- Program
- Major
- Year Level
To schedule an appointment, click on the appropriate Google Meet link below and choose an available time slot within your Advisors Calendar.
Virtual drop-in hours
For general questions, you can 'drop in' to see us virtually through Google Meet!
Advisor |
Years |
Drop-in hours |
Link |
| Desiree Saunders |
All first-year FBIT students |
Monday to Thursday from 11 AM - 12 PM (noon) |
|
| Cyndi Hillis |
2-4 year Last name a-i |
Tuesday and Thursday from 11 AM - 12 PM (noon) |
|
| Brianna McKay |
2-4 year Last name j-r |
DROP-IN NOW | |
| Emily McKnight |
2-4 year Last name s-z |
Drop-in Now |
Desiree Saunders
Senior Academic Advisor
First-year Advisor (0-23 credit hours)
All programs
firstyear.FBIT@ontariotechu.ca
Book an appointment with Desiree - Desiree Saunders
Cyndi Hillis
Senior Academic Advisor
Upper-year (2-4) Advisor, Last names a-i
All programs
FBITadvising@ontariotechu.ca
Book an appointment with Cyndi - Cyndi Hillis
Brianna McKay
Senior Academic Advisor
Upper-year (2-4) Advisor, Last names j-r
All programs
FBITadvising@ontariotechu.ca
Book an appointment with Brianna - Brianna McKay
Emily Williams-Bell
Senior Academic Advisor
Upper-year (2-4) Advisor, Last names s-z
All programs
FBITadvising@ontariotechu.ca
Book an appointment with Emily - Emily Williams-Bell
Academic advising for graduate students:
Current graduate students are advised to contact FBIT@ontariotechu.ca for assistance
For more information on our university's Graduate Studies programs, admission requirements, application processes and important dates, visit the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.
Our team can help you with:
- Addressing academic difficulties.
- Addressing questions and concerns related to academic and personal life on campus.
- Assessing and discussing academic progress and standing.
- Assisting in the selection of appropriate classes (especially if you miss or fail a course).
- Connecting you with campus services for additional assistance.
- Establishing realistic educational goals and future planning.
- Interpreting academic policies and procedures.
- Providing guidance for successful progression towards graduation.
- Understanding your GPA.
- Withdrawing from, adding or dropping courses.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns related to student life, whether academic or personal. Stop by during our drop-in hours or contact us to book an appointment. We are here to help you!
Support services:
The university has many support services in place for students, including:
- Academic Success Centre
- Campus Health Centre
- Career Services
- Services for students with disabilities
Please check the Current students section of the website for more information.
