Sara Houston
Office: BMH 2201
Phone: 519-888-4567 ext. 43530
Academic advising with Sara is taking place in person, via phone or via MS Teams video call.
To contact the academic advisor, send your inquiry to [email protected] and include the following:
- Your name (First and Last)
- Your UWaterloo 8-digit student ID number
- Your level - if known (ex. 2A)
Your advisor is here to assist in making your university years as rewarding and uncomplicated as possible. If you have any questions and are not sure who to ask, start here!
Topics that your advisor can assist you with:
- making decisions regarding your course selections
- general concerns about courses, academic difficulties
- academic rules and regulations
- course information and announcements
- administrative forms
- university regulations and procedures
- final examination policies
- reviewing your academic standing
- required to withdraw decisions
Please refer to the Faculty of Health Advising Outline for more information on our advisors' role and their expectations for you!
For other inquiries, see the recommended contacts below:
| What's my concern? | Who should I see? Where should I start? |
|---|---|
| Co-op | For information about co-op requirements, process and contacts for questions, visit co-op procedures. |
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International exchanges |
Explore opportunities for international exchanges. For more information, connect with the Faculty of Health's exchange coordinator. |
| Career planning |
Centre for Career Development which includes how-to guides for researching Further Education opportunities, resume preparation, networking etc. Graduation pursuits of recent Waterloo Faculty of Health grads (including grads from the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies) |
| Transfer into a Recreation program |
If you are a University of Waterloo student interested in transferring into Recreation and Leisure Studies, contact Sarah Houston. If you are a student at another university and are interested in transferring into Recreation and Leisure Studies, contact our Undergraduate Recruitment Co-ordinator. |
| Transfer out of Recreation |
Consult the CareerHub and the Centre for Career Development for help with exploring other pathways. For information about the transfer processes in other programs and faculties, consult their transfer webpages: |
For other resources, see student success and support.