Advising
Advising for Current Students
Liaison staff in the Office of Student & Academic Services are available to help you throughout your program in the Faculty of Fine Arts. We offer personal advising on program planning, the petitions process and in-house resources. If you are encountering difficulties in your program, we are here to provide in-depth, expert guidance and support.
What you can expect from us:
- Our individual attention
- Accurate knowledge of academic policies, procedures, regulations and degree requirements
- Prompt answers to your questions: when we don't know the answer, we will find the person who does, or refer you to the tools that will help you find the answer
What we ask of you:
- Familiarize yourself with the academic policies, procedures, and requirements, published each year in the undergraduate calendar
- Prepare for your advising appointment and bring appropriate resources or materials
- Recognize your responsibility for continually monitoring your progress toward graduation and for your academic choices. You are responsible for knowing the requirements of your academic program.
- Follow through on actions identified during the advising session
Where we are:
Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts (GCFA), Room 231
When we are available:
Scheduled appointments are available Monday to Friday, 12 – 1pm and 2:30 - 3:30 pm.
Or email your concern or question to insidefa@yorku.ca.
Contact our Student & Academic Services Liaison staff
Jane Skinner 416-736-2100 ext. 77346
Mary Riccardi 416-736-2100 ext. 77345
In addition, Program Assistants in your Major department are available to advise you on the degree requirements for your program.
Dance
The Program Assistant in the Dance Department is here to help you throughout your program in the Faculty of Fine Arts.
What you can expect from us:
- Our individual attention
- Accurate knowledge of academic policies, procedures, regulations and degree requirements
- Prompt answers to your questions: when we don’t know the answer, we will find the person who does, or refer you to the tools that will help you find the answer
What we ask of you:
- Familiarize yourself with the academic policies, procedures, and requirements, published each year in the undergraduate calendar
- Prepare for your advising appointment and bring appropriate resources or materials
- Recognize your responsibility for continually monitoring your progress toward graduation and for your academic choices. You are responsible for knowing the requirements of your academic program.
- Follow through on actions identified during the advising session
Where we are:
Accolade East (ACE), Room 301
When we are available:
To book an advising appointment: 2:15 - 4:15 pm
Contact:
416-736-2100 ext. 22172
dance@yorku.ca
Film
Liaison staff in the Office of Student & Academic Services are available to help you throughout your program in the Faculty of Fine Arts.
What you can expect from us:
- Our individual attention
- Accurate knowledge of academic policies, procedures, regulations and degree requirements
- Prompt answers to your questions: when we don't know the answer, we will find the person who does, or refer you to the tools that will help you find the answer
What we ask of you:
- Familiarize yourself with the academic policies, procedures, and requirements, published each year in the undergraduate calendar http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars
- Prepare for your advising appointment and bring appropriate resources or materials
- Recognize your responsibility for continually monitoring your progress toward graduation and for your academic choices. You are responsible for knowing the requirements of your academic program.
- Follow through on actions identified during the advising session
Where we are:
Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts (GCFA), Room 231
When we are available:
Scheduled appointments are available Monday to Friday, 12 – 1pm and 2:30 - 3:30 pm.
Contact our Student & Academic Services Liaison staff
Jane Skinner 416-736-2100 ext. 77346
Mary Riccardi 416-736-2100 ext. 77345
Digital Media
The Program Assistant in the Fine Arts Cultural Studies Program is here to help you throughout your program in the Faculty of Fine Arts.
What you can expect from us:
- Our individual attention
- Accurate knowledge of academic policies, procedures, regulations and degree requirements
- Prompt answers to your questions: when we don't know the answer, we will find the person who does, or refer you to the tools that will help you find the answer
What we ask of you:
- Familiarize yourself with the academic policies, procedures, and requirements, published each year in the undergraduate calendar http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars
- Prepare for your advising appointment and bring appropriate resources or materials
- Recognize your responsibility for continually monitoring your progress toward graduation and for your academic choices. You are responsible for knowing the requirements of your academic program.
- Follow through on actions identified during the advising session
Where we are:
Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts (GCFA), Room 322
When we are available:
To book an advising appointment: 2:15 - 4:15 pm
Contact:
416-736-2100 ext. 55822
facs@yorku.ca
Music
The Program Assistant in the Music Department is here to help you throughout your program in theFaculty of Fine Arts.
What you can expect from us:
- Our individual attention
- Accurate knowledge of academic policies, procedures, regulations and degree requirements
- Prompt answers to your questions: when we don't know the answer, we will find the person who does, or refer you to the tools that will help you find the answer
What we ask of you:
- Familiarize yourself with the academic policies, procedures, and requirements, published each year in the undergraduate calendar http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars
- Prepare for your advising appointment and bring appropriate resources or materials
- Recognize your responsibility for continually monitoring your progress toward graduation and for your academic choices. You are responsible for knowing the requirements of your academic program.
- Follow through on actions identified during the advising session
Where we are:
Accolade East (ACE), Room 371
When we are available:
To book an advising appointment: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Contact:
416-736-2100 ext. 55242
musicprg@yorku.ca
Theatre
The Program Assistant in the Theatre Department is here to help you throughout your program in the Faculty of Fine Arts.
What you can expect from us:
- Our individual attention
- Accurate knowledge of academic policies, procedures, regulations and degree requirements
- Prompt answers to your questions: when we don't know the answer, we will find the person who does, or refer you to the tools that will help you find the answer
What we ask of you:
- Familiarize yourself with the academic policies, procedures, and requirements, published each year in the undergraduate calendar http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars
- Prepare for your advising appointment and bring appropriate resources or materials
- Recognize your responsibility for continually monitoring your progress toward graduation and for your academic choices. You are responsible for knowing the requirements of your academic program.
- Follow through on actions identified during the advising session
Where we are:
Centre for Film & Theatre (CFT), Room 318
When we are available:
To book an advising appointment: 2:15 - 4:15 pm
Contact:
416-736-2100 ext. 22213
theadept@yorku.ca
Visual Art and Art History
The Program Assistant in Visual Arts is here to help you throughout your program in the Faculty of Fine Arts.
What you can expect from us:
- Our individual attention
- Accurate knowledge of academic policies, procedures, regulations and degree requirements
- Prompt answers to your questions: when we don't know the answer, we will find the person who does, or refer you to the tools that will help you find the answer
What we ask of you:
- Familiarize yourself with the academic policies, procedures, and requirements, published each year in the undergraduate calendar http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/calendars
- Prepare for your advising appointment and bring appropriate resources or materials
- Recognize your responsibility for continually monitoring your progress toward graduation and for your academic choices. You are responsible for knowing the requirements of your academic program.
- Follow through on actions identified during the advising session
Where we are:
Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts (GCFA), Room 235
When we are available:
To book an advising appointment: 2:15 - 4:15 pm
Contact:
416-736-2100 ext. 58191
visarts@yorku.ca

