Economics
Advising & Support
We are here to help you succeed! Do you have questions about your degree requirements, a specific course or the best way to get into a degree program? If you have any concerns about accessing the courses and services you need, we are here to help. Connect with your advisor in-person, virtually or via email. Contact your assigned advisor in the Meet your Academic Advisor section.
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Drop-in Advising
In-Person Advising
Check in at the Department of Economics front desk located at Vari Hall, Room 1110. Drop-in advising is first-come, first-served.
Hours of Operation:
Week of June 24:
Wednesday 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Friday 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Week of July 2:
Wednesday 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Vari Hall 1110
Virtual Advising
Virtual drop-in advising via QLESS is available for ECON majors seeking academic advice. Advising is provided on a first come, first served basis. Each drop-in session is about 15 minutes.
Hours of Operation:
Week of June 24:
Monday and Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Week of July 2:
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Front Desk Services
Please contact our Front Desk Services at lapsecon@yorku.ca for inquiries relating to: course enrolment, permission to enroll in courses, course performance summary forms, course overload, grades, deferred exams.
- For Department Policies please refer to Department of Economics Policies page.
- When contacting the Department of Economics, in person or via email, always provide your full name and York student number.
- For enrolment inquiries (including enrolment permissions) include complete course details – course code and section (no catalogue numbers), example: AP/ECON 2300 Section Q.
Please do not send multiple emails as it may cause a delay in receiving a response from the department.
Meet your Advisors
Magy Baket
Student Success and Academic Advisor
Business Economics, Economics, Financial & Business Economics
Email: econadv@yorku.ca
Please note that academic advisors are not able to assist with enrolling students into courses that are full or reserved. For course permission requests, please follow up directly with the department offering the course.