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Ontario Tech acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

Learn more about Indigenous Education and Cultural Services

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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. 

Email

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

Virtual drop-in hours

For general questions, you can 'drop-in" to see us virtually through Google Meet! 

Our drop-in hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 11 AM to noon.

During this busy time, drop-in hours may be the fastest way to get a response to your inquiries

To schedule an appointment, click on the appropriate Google Meet link below and choose an available time-slot within your Advisors Calendar.

First-year Virtual Drop-in 

Upper-year virtual drop-in

Fall 2021 Final Exam On-Campus space request

Fall 2021 Final Exam On-Campus space request

Some students may have an option to book a formal space on-campus to complete their final examination (see course syllabus to determine if your course is eligible for this type of request). Fill in the request form here. 

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-L

All programs

FBITadvising@ontariotechu.ca


Book an appointment with Cyndi - Cyndi Hillis

Yasmin Abdulla

Senior Academic Advisor

Upper-year (2-4) Advisor, Last names M-Z

All programs

FBITadvising@ontariotechu.ca


Book an appointment with Yasmin - Yasmin Abdulla

Amy Anderson

Manager, Academic Advising

Email - Amy Anderson

Kathryn Taylor

Program Assistant

Email - Kathryn Taylor

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.