Student Supports and Resources

At Saint Mary's, we strive for a living and learning environment that is safe, inclusive and respectful. We aim to develop opportunities for students as they move through their academic career. For black and African descended students, we have compiled a list of supports and resources within SMU and the broader Halifax community.

The Counselling Centre is located on the fourth (4th) floor of the O’Donnell Hennessey Student Centre. Services offered through the Counselling Centre include individual counselling for Saint Mary's students who are registered and attending classes for the current academic semester, peer based support (annually from September to April) and educational programming, among other services and resources.

Connect with the Counselling Centre via counselling@smu.ca.

The Health Clinic is located on the fourth (4th) floor of the O'Donnell Hennessey Student Centre. The dedicated team offers family practice services to Canadian, International Saint Mary's students and alumni up to one year after graduation.

Connect with The Health Clinic via student.health@smu.ca

 

The Writing Centre provides free academic communication support for students, faculty, staff and alumni. They offer tutoring for individuals, groups, workshops, in-class presentations and online support you can follow at your own pace. Book an appointment with a writing tutor.

Saint Mary's University provides accessibility resources, services and accommodations for students registered with the Fred Smithers Centre for Student Accessibility. These supports are available to reduce possible barriers and help students achieve their academic and career goals.

Contact the Fred Smithers Centre via fredsmithers.centre@smu.ca

 

Academic Advisors are committed to providing a supportive environment that focuses on individual student needs and prioritizes your educational, professional and personal development. As your advisors, they can help you identify your goals, strengths and interests to help you make informed decisions.

Find more information about Academic Advising.

The Career and Experiential Learning Centre provides students and recent alumni with the ability to expand their understanding of self, academic direction and career planning. This is achieved through professional career counselling, job search skill development, experiential opportunities and industry/employer connectivity. 

Connect with The Career and Experiential Learning Centre via cel@smu.ca

 

Faculty of Science

The SNAP Centre provides free peer-tutoring support for students enrolled in first-year science courses and some second-year science courses

Faculty of Business

The BComm Peer Academic Support program or PAS program supports BComm student academic success through free student to student support. The PAS program helps BComm students and gives free weekly extra help in many of the core courses.

Peer Success Coaching Program

The Peer Success Coaching Program provides coaches to each new student for their first year at SMU. Peer Success Coaches are upper-year students dedicated to guiding new students through their transition to university life.

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