Arts OASIS provides online and in-person advising by appointment ONLY. Kindly use one means of communication (message or virtual drop-in). Sending duplicate Service Desk tickets will not result in a quicker response time.
Students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts: you are expected to be aware of the Faculty regulations as stated in eCalendar and on the McGill, Arts, and OASIS websites. While departmental and faculty advisers and staff are always available to give advice and guidance, the ultimate responsibility for completeness and correctness of course selection and registration; for compliance with, and completion of, program and degree requirements; and for the observance of regulations and deadlines, rests with you. It is your responsibility to seek guidance from the Office of Advising and Student Information Services (OASIS) if in any doubt; misunderstanding or misapprehension will not be accepted as cause for dispensation from any regulation, deadline, program, or degree requirement.
OASIS Mission
The mission of the Faculty of Arts Office of Advising and Student Information Services (OASIS) is to ensure the integrity and coherence of the Arts undergraduate degree, and to provide advice and support to our students regarding their academic trajectory, from entry to graduation. We do so valuing principles of fairness, accessibility, respect, engagement, confidentiality and collaboration with key stakeholders.
Advising services
| Advising type | Description | Common Advising Issues | Contact | Appointment Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Enquiries (OASIS) | Information/navigation assistance pertaining to your overall Arts degree, including:
|
Course registration & regulations information Important deadlines General degree requirement information Study Away information First-year guidance |
Submit a ticket request/enquiry: Arts OASIS Service Portal |
OASIS General Enquiries: New Student or Study Away info sessions: |
| Faculty Advisers (OASIS) |
Guidance and advising pertaining to:
|
Degree planning Readmission Academic standings Academic options in times of difficulty Graduation evaluation |
Submit a ticket request/enquiry: Arts OASIS Service Portal |
Book an Academic Guidance appointment |
| Departmental Advising | Guidance pertaining to course selections so as to meet the requirements of chosen academic programs. You will have an adviser in each academic program in which you are pursuing a Major/Minor/Honours/Faculty Program. |
Academic program advising Course permit overrides |
Consult the list of Departmental Advising | |
| Wellness Advising | Mental health clinicians embedded within faculties; services to orient and connect you with the appropriate support resource - on-campus or off-campus - for your unique situation. | Wellness advising | Contact Local Wellness Adviser - Arts | Book a Wellness appointment (new appointments open up every day) |
| Service Point | General administrative services |
Official transcripts Letters of enrolment Registration holds Tuition residency Legal status & fees Student ID cards Deferred final exams (Arts & Science students) Late course withdrawals (Arts & Science students) |
Submit a ticket request/enquiry: Service Point portal |
Book a Service Point appointment |
Note regarding Arts OASIS online appointments:
- Book using your McGill email account so as to receive a confirmation email with the link to the online appointment
- Appointments will be via MS Teams
- Allow the calendar a moment to load the appointments. Appointments are released daily or weekly (ie. not a month in advance)
- Ensure that you are properly setup to join your meeting. If you need to cancel your appointment, do so right away to liberate the time for another student.
Information for New Students:
All newly-admitted students should refer to the OASIS new students webpage, and should carefully read the First Year Guide. The following are additional resources:
- First Year at McGill? Refer to McGill's Orientation information
- New to Arts? Refer to this video.
- Experiencing registration issues? Watch this video (hosted by an Arts OASIS Faculty Advisor) and read the registration information.
- FAQs for New Students