The Office of Student and Academic Services provides information and advice on academic issues related to your program of studies. The Advisors in the OSAS office are available by appointment or, during registration periods, on a drop-in basis. Academic Advising is also available online for current students. Often the questions that students have can be easily answered via this medium.
During an individual Academic Advising appointment, the advisor may:
- Review with the student his/her academic program, courses completed and remaining requirements
- Discuss program selection (BFA, BDes, BA) and Majors and Minors
- Discuss course selections, prerequisites, and (if relevant) grades required
- Discuss graduation requirements
Students are encouraged to read the Academic Calendar carefully and are encouraged to take responsibility for their academic goals. Students are expected to make themselves familiar with the university and academic regulations as well as the program and course requirements.
If perusal of the Academic Calendar and of the FAQ’s do not supply the answer to your question, or you wish to discuss your particular needs, please either login to the Online Academic Advising page or contact Student Services to make a personal appointment.
During peak periods (Add/Drop period, Credit Priority course selection, beginning of semester) advising appointments will fill quickly, so students are encouraged to make appointments outside of these times so that they may plan appropriately.
Fist Year / Foundation Students: Email:nscad.ca
Phone: 902 494 8194
Upper Year / Transfer Students: Email:nscad.ca
Phone: 902 494 8260
If you have questions regarding a specific program, Major or Minor, you are also encouraged to meet with the Division Chair who coordinates that specific area. They can offer the expertise and experience you are seeking:
Bachelor of Arts: Major in Art HIstory
Chair: Dr. Sandra Alfoldy. To make an appointment, contact Heather McKean: nscad.ca or 494-8187.
Bachelor of Design: Major in Interdisciplinary DesignChair: Michael LeBlanc. To make an appointment, contact Heather Harris: nscad.ca or 494-8154
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Major in CeramicsChair: Frances Dorsey. To make an appointment, contact Heather Harris: nscad.ca or 494-8154
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Major in FilmChair: Alvin Comiter. To make an apointment, contact Susan Sheehan: nscad.ca or 494-8147
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Major in Fine ArtChair: WIlma Needham. To make an apointment, contact Susan Sheehan: nscad.ca or 494-8147
Bachelor of FIne Arts: Major in IntermediaChair: Alvin Comiter. To make an apointment, contact Susan Sheehan: nscad.ca or 494-8147
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Major in Jewellery Design and MetalsmithingChair: Frances Dorsey. To make an appointment, contact Heather Harris: nscad.ca or 494-8154
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Major in PhotographyChair: Alvin Comiter. To make an apointment, contact Susan Sheehan: nscad.ca or 494-8147
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Major in TextilesChair: Frances Dorsey. To make an appointment, contact Heather Harris: nscad.ca or 494-8154
Master of DesignDirector: Dr. Rudi Meyer. To make an appointment, contact Heather Harris: nscad.ca or 494-8154
Master of Fine Arts
Director: Dr. Bruce Barber. To make an appointment, contact Janice DeMings: nscad.ca or 494-8149
Art History: Dr. Sandra Alfoldy (see above)
Ceramics: Frances Dorsey (see above)
Drawing: Wilma Needham (see above)
Fashion: Frances Dorsey (see above)
Film Studies: Darryl Varga (nscad.ca) http://hfxfilm.textstyle.ca
Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing: Frances Dorsey (see above)
Textiles: Frances Dorsey (see above)