Academic Advising

RDC's academic advisors are here to ensure you meet the educational goals you have set out to achieve. We understand that this process can be confusing and are happy to assist you with program planning, registration, graduation requirements, and much more. 

We have academic advisors in a number of areas to ensure that you are getting the highest quality advice from an expert in that area. Review our advising options below and reach out to an advisor today!

The Student Connect Centre Advising Team

Room 1102 | studentconnect [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca | 403.342.3254  |  Click here to book an online appointment with the Student Connect Centre.

Not sure where to start? Feeling a little overwhelmed? We’re here to help! The Student Connect Centre is your one-stop-shop for information regarding funding, awards and scholarships, program information, general academic advising and student records. 

Academic Advising Specialists

Current students or those who have been admitted to a program may reach out to their Academic Advising Specialist for in-depth information on their program and academic plan. The specialist you speak with will depend on the program you are admitted to:

School of Arts and Sciences

Room 2203 | 403.342.3585 ext. 1 | artscienceinfo [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca | Click here to book an online or phone appointment.

Includes students in the following programs:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science (all majors, excluding Nursing)
• Justice Studies Diploma
• Open Studies
• Social Work Diploma

Donald School of Business 

DSB 5th Floor | 403.342.3585 ext. 2 | dsbinfo [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca | Email us to book an online or phone appointment.

Includes students in the following programs:

• Administrative Professional Certificate
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Business Administration Diploma
• Health Care Management Post-Diploma Certificate
• Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate
• Legal Assistant Diploma
• Management Certificate

School of Creative Arts 

Room 2203 | 403.342.3585 ext. 3 | creativearts [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca | Click here to book an online or phone appointment. 

Includes students in the following programs: 

• Bachelor of Applied Arts in Animation and Visual Effects
• Bachelor of Applied Arts in Film Theatre and Live Entertainment
• Bachelor of Fine Art
• Visual Art

School of Education

Room 2510 | 403.342.3585 ext. 4 | education [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca | Click here to book an online or phone appointment. 

Includes students in the following programs:

• Academic Upgrading
• Bachelor of Education
• Early Learning and Child Care Certificate and Diploma
• Educational Assistant Certificate
• Transitional Vocational Program (TVP)

School of Health Sciences

Room 1509 | 403.342.3585 ext. 5 | healthsciences [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca | Click here to book an online or phone appointment.

Includes students in the following programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Kinesiology and Sport Studies Diploma
• Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate
• Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma
• Pharmacy Technician Diploma
• Practical Nurse Diploma
• Pre-Health Sciences Certificate

School of Trades and Technologies

Room 2915-F | 403.342.3585 ext. 6 | tradesandtechnologies [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca | Email us to book an online or phone appointment.

Includes students in the following programs:

• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Instrumentation Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• All Trades/Apprenticeship Programs

School of Continuing Education

Room 2900 | 403.356.4900 | ce [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca | Email us to book an online or phone appointment.

Includes students enrolled in programming offered by the School of Continuing Education.