Academic advisors

Your advisors, Lee Chandler and Jessica Kolmel are here to assist in making your university years rewarding and simple. If you have any questions and are not sure who to ask, start with your Advisor.

You can reach Jessica at jkolmel@uwaterloo.ca and Lee at lee.chandler@uwaterloo.ca to ask questions. You can also to connect via Teams for a call or video chat.

Lee and Jessica can assist you with:

  • making decisions regarding course selections
  • general concerns about courses
  • general concerns about academic difficulties
  • academic rules and regulations
  • course information and announcements
  • administrative forms
  • university regulations and procedures
  • final examination policies
  • transfer credit assessment

For other inquiries, see the recommended contacts below:

What's my concern? Who should I see? Where should I start?
Academic standing

Jessica Kolmel, Lee Chandler, Academic Advisors

Co-op For information about co-op requirements, process, and contacts for questions, visit co-op.

International exchange

Explore opportunities for international exchanges. For more information, connect with the Faculty of Health's exchange coordinator.
I've received a "Required to Withdraw" decision Jessica Kolmel, Lee Chandler, Academic Advisors
Career planning

Centre for Career DevelopmentÌý¾±²Ô³¦±ô³Ü»å¾±²Ô²µ How To guides for researching Further Education opportunities, resume preparation, networking etc.

Graduation pursuits of recent À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Faculty of Health (including Kinesiology) grads

Faculty of Health job board

Transfer into Kinesiology If you are a University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ student interested in transferring into the Kinesiology undergraduate program, contact Lee Chandler, Academic Advisor.
Transfer out of Kinesiology

Consult the  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: