Advising and Support
Student Advisors provide the following services:
- Process admission and readmission applications to all of undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Education
- Assess transfer credit
- Program advising
- Process Registration Checks
- Process Graduation Checks
If you have an inquiry specific to your program or academic record please contact an advisor by emailing educ.info@ualberta.ca.
Education Applicants
Have you applied for admission to the Faculty of Education? If yes, you can contact our Admissions Email, edadmiss@ualberta.ca, with questions about your application.
Prospective Students
Are you interested in a Faculty of Education Program? Visit our Prospective Student Programs website, https://www.ualberta.ca/education/programs/index.html.
Current Education Students - Google 'Meet' Virtual Advising
20 Minute Appointments
As we practice social distancing, current undergraduate students can contact a Student Advisor via email for assistance at educ.info@ualberta.ca. We also have a limited number of virtual advising appointments. Appointments must be booked a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Please note that all appointment times are in Mountain Standard Time.
Once you have successfully booked your appointment, we will send you a link via email that will be also added to your Google Calendar, to join the e-meeting using Google 'Meet'. Please note that all appointment times are in Mountain Standard Time and if your Google Calendar is set for an alternate time zone, please adjust your time zone to Mountain Standard Time for your scheduled appointment. Click that link during your appointment time to join the session and an advisor will be able to answer your questions virtually.
To book an appointment you must be logged into your ualberta.ca email account. If you are unable to login with your ualberta.ca email account, contact IT Assistance. Once logged in, click on an open appointment slot to sign up (see link below). Please enter your first and last name and your U of A ID in the Description comment box and then click save. You will receive a confirmation email and the appointment will be added to your Google calendar.
Once you have successfully booked your appointment, we will send you a link via email that will be also added to your Google Calendar, to join the e-meeting using Google 'Meet'. Click that link during your appointment time to join the session and an advisor will be able to answer your questions virtually.
You will be able to hear and see your advisor - all that you need is a computer with a microphone (and webcam if you want us to see you), or you can use your cell phone to connect to the meeting (if using your cell phone, do not phone in with the number provided or you may be charged long-distance fees, instead click on the meeting link).
Important: If you are unable to make your appointment, please cancel the appointment at least 24 hours in advance so that the time slot is available for another student. Thank you.
To sign up and view available Current Student Advising appointments visit the Education USS Advising Appointment Calendar Form.
Student Advisors for Current Faculty of Education Students:
Christiaan Conradie (he/him)
BSc/BEd Combined Degrees, Academic Advisement Report (AAR), and Northwestern Polytechnic - TEN Collaborative Program
Email: educ.info@ualberta.ca
Fun Fact: Christiaan is from South Africa and spends his free time tinkering with his 3d printer.
Kelsey Dawson (she/her)
Keyano Collaborative, BSc/BEd Augustana Combined Degrees & LGBTQ Student Advising
Email: educ.info@ualberta.caFun Fact: Kelsey is a black diamond downhill skier and owns the worst behaved cat of all time
Ryan Dean (he/him)
ICTS Bridging, Academic Advisement Advising, Varsity Athletes
Email: educ.info@ualberta.ca
Fun Fact: Ryan is a graduate of the University of Alberta, having played 5 seasons for the University of Alberta Golden Bears football team.
Tracy Jackson (she/her)
Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP) Academic Advisor
Email: atepadvi@ualberta.ca
Website: https://www.ualberta.ca/aboriginal-teacher-education-program/index.html
Fun Fact: Tracy grew up in denendeh (NWT) so she enjoys the very few days Alberta will reach -30. She loves all seasons but those super cold cold days make her extremely happy!!
Megan McCaskill (She/Her)
Teacher Education North Collaborative Program and Keyano Collaborative Program, Internationally Educated Teachers Diploma
Email: educ.info@ualberta.ca
Fun Fact: Megan is a graduate of the U of A and a current student in the Faculty of Education in the Masters program. When she isn’t studying, she crochets and listens to a lot of BTS.
Catherine Smythe (she/her)
Indigenous Students, Internationally Educated Teachers Diploma, BA (Native Studies)/BEd Combined Degrees and Alberta Education Certification Advising
Email: educ.info@ualberta.ca
Fun Fact: Cathie competes internationally in eight ball pool and has a sassy schnoodle named Martha
Zara Williams (she/her)
BKin/BEd Combined Degrees, Academic Advisement Advising, Teacher Education North Collaborative Program and Keyano Collaborative Program
Email: educ.info@ualberta.ca
Fun Fact:Zara graduated from the University of Alberta and likes ice skating during the winter.
Blair Yoxall (he/him/his)
Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP) Academic Advising Team Lead
Email: atepadvi@ualberta.ca
Website: https://www.ualberta.ca/aboriginal-teacher-education-program/index.html
Fun Fact: According to Spotify Wrapped, Blair listened to 130,000 minutes of music in 2022 – down from 150,000 in 2021. He enjoys writing, fishing, watching football, and riding his bike – with music playing in the background, of course. Come say hi!
All other Student Services Assistants can also be contacted by email at educ.info@ualberta.ca.