Getting started

Your Academic Advisor has carefully prepared the information that you need to choose your courses for the Fall and Winter semesters. Please click the blue "First Year Program Advising Guide" button below for information about:

• Your degree overview
• First-year courses
• General Education
• Registering for courses
• Tracking your degree
• Your advisor

Meeting with an academic advisor

An advisor can help plan your academic progress, but it’s up to you as a student to come prepared to make the most out of your appointment. Learn more about how to prepare for a meeting with your advisor.

Academic advisors are available to assist you in various capacities. Please check your department advising site for more information about booking your appointment, or email your advisor directly for information about the best way to schedule an appointment. Find your advisor.

Attend New Student Orientation

Orientation is a critical step in becoming comfortable with your first year at Mount Royal. We will be providing a range of social, academic, and technical support to you. Registration will soon be open for New Student Orientation. 

Next steps

Begin to access key resources to ensure a smooth transition into your studies

• Check out our Welcome Guide - You will find topics regarding registration processes, financial resources, campus life, academic language and the many services available to you as a student.  
• Access & Inclusion Services - If you had an IPP in high school or if you experience disability-related barriers, connect with Accessibility Services and submit a Public Request Form. 
• Student Awards - For Student Loan or RESP inquiries please contact financialaid@mtroyal.ca and for scholarship questions contact awards@mtroyal.ca
• Check your email regularly - It is essential that you set up your Mount Royal email address and that you check it regularly. This is where you will receive important information you need as you prepare for your start at Mount Royal.