Academic Advising Week — Feb. 28 - Mar. 4, 2022
Designed to help you understand how to meet your degree requirements, optimize your courses, map your future goals and take advantage of the University experience. Explore ways to personalize your educational experience by understanding majors, the benefits of adding a minor, maximizing your General Education courses. You will also find opportunities to explore the possibilities of both exchange and your career planning options.
We will be virtual this year and you are invited to attend a selection of the workshops listed below. No registration required.
Academic Advising Week Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
| Monday, Feb 28 | 10:00 - 11:00am | Study Abroad Information Session - please prepare to show up at 10:00am and stay for the full hour. Presented by MRU International Education. |
| Monday, Feb 28 | 10:00 - 11:00am | Planning for After Graduation - information post-graduation opportunities, including grad school and professional programs such as medical and law school. Presented by MRU Career Services. Sign up through MyCareerHub. |
| Monday, Feb 28 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Learn how to Customize your Communications Degree with minors, purposeful course selection, and experience - presentation followed by a Q&A session. |
| Monday, Feb 28 | 1:00 - 2:30pm | Work that’s Worthwhile - make the most of your time by exploring opportunities to get involved, give back, and gain experience so you can find a career path you love. Presented by MRU Career Services. Sign up through MyCareerHub. |
| Tuesday, Mar 1 | 1:30 - 2:30pm | Learn how to Customize your Communications Degree with minors, purposeful course selection, and experience - presentation followed by a Q&A session. |
| Tuesday, Mar 1 | 2:30 - 3:30pm | Finding Your Fit - Strategic Job Search/Skill Building - searching for a career that fits your schedule and your life, but not quite sure where to begin? Start here, and start today. Learn how to look for opportunities and decode job descriptions. Presented by MRU Career Services. Sign up through MyCareerHub. |
| Tuesday, Mar 1 | 3:00 - 4:00pm | Learn how to Customize your Arts Degree with minors, purposeful course selection, and experiences - presentation followed by Q&A session. |
| Wednesday, Mar 2 | 10:00 - 11:00am | Learn how to Customize your Business Degree with minors, purposeful course selection, and experiences - presentation followed by Q&A session. |
| Wednesday, Mar 2 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Learn how to Customize your Arts Degree with minors, purposeful course selection, and experiences - presentation followed by Q&A session. |
| Wednesday, Mar 2 | 12:00 - 1:30pm | Ready, Set, Resume - Resume Basics - You've found a fantastic job posting and meet all the criteria... but how can you make sure your resume stands out? Start telling your story and cradt a resume that highlights your unique skills and experiences to get the job. Presented by MRU Career Services. Sign up through MyCareerHub. |
| Thursday, Mar 3 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Finding your Career Passion - Unsure about your future career path? Worried about the major you choose? Explore your passions and all the options open to you for getting on the right career track. Presented by Michael Huston from MRU Counseling Services. Register online. |
| Thursday, Mar 3 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Beyond the Buzzwords - LinkedIn + Social Media - No matter your major, building your career never stops. Be proactive with your profiles: learn to harness the power of LinkedIn and take control of your online story so you're ready for any opportunity. Presented by Career Services. Sign up through MyCareerHub. |
| Thursday, Mar 3 | 2:00 - 3:00pm | Beyond Your Bachelor's - Whether you're considering graduate school, curious about microcredentials, or career-focused on medicine or law, this workshop will help you make sense of what's out there, when to start getting serious, and how you can set yourself up for success. Presented by Career Services. Sign up through MyCareersHub. |
| Friday, Mar 4 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Connections that Count - Networking - Talking to others doesn't have to be scary - learn what to say and communicate with confidence. Presented by MRU Career Services. Sign up through MyCareerHub. |
Get the Most out of Your Degree
The resources linked on this page are curated to help you understand how to meet your degree requirements, optimize your courses, map your future goals and take advantage of the University experience.
Explore ways to personalize your educational experience by understanding majors, the benefits of adding a minor, maximizing your General Education courses. You will also find opportunities to explore the possibilities of both exchange and your career planning options.
Meet my Requirements
Understand the components of your degree & the choices you have to make the most of your academic experience.
- Understand your major (check mruGradu8)
- Know your General Education Requirements
- Meet with your academic advisor
Optimize my courses
For every course that you can choose, make the best choice that will help you build the degree that fits your goals.
- Plan your General Education courses
- Consider adding a minor or changing your major
- Investigate community-service learning courses
Make the most of it
Take advantage of your university experience through activities and experiences that will enrich your degree experience.
- Consider a field school or an International exchange
- Enhance your skills through a student leadership opportunity
- Get involved with undergraduate research - talk to your profs about opportunities to collaborate
Map my future goals
Conversations about your future can help you identify the majors, minors/concentrations that will work in your favour.
- Is graduate school or a professional program a good option for you?
- Learn about and research careers based on your interests. Meet with a career development coordinator
- Explore your options and attend a Career Passions workshop
mruGradU8
Our degree audit tool helps you see how you are progressing through to graduation. Login to your mruGradU8 account through MyMRU > My Program. If you are working towards admission into a degree be sure to explore mruGradU8's 'What If' scenario.
Program planning guides are also available to assist you in understanding program requirements for your degree.