Advising Request Form

Conveniently submit an advising request to an Academic Advisor in LFS Student Services.
Select one of our quick advising services:*
- Year level promotion request
- Specialization change (major/minor)
- Letter of Permission request
- Graduation check
Student Information
Student Number*
Student Name*
First Last
Student Email Address*
Use the email address as shown in the Student Service Centre
Enter Email Confirm Email
LFS Undergraduate Degree Program*
This form is only for use by LFS undergrad students. If you are not an LFS student please consult your home Faculty.
FNH Specialization
Year Level Promotion Request
Before you use this form to request a change-of-year standing, note the following:
- Information on year level promotions can be found in the Academic Calendar
- Year-end promotions are automatically updated on the SSC during the month of May each year. Requests made using this form after May are only reviewed on the following schedule: Year 4 promotions after Term 1, Year 2-4 promotions after the Summer Session. All requests outside of this schedule will not be considered.
- Courses in progress do not count towards meeting the minimum credits required for year-level promotion. Grades must be available on the SSC to be included in the calculations.
Students will be promoted according to the following criteria:
- Second year promotion requires a successful completion of 24 or more credits of prescribed first-year courses
- Third year promotion requires a successful completion of 54 or more credits, and all the required first-year courses
- Fourth year promotion requires a successful completion of a total of 89 or more credits, including completion of all first- and second-year courses
Do you currently meet the requirements for a year level promotion?*
Courses must be complete and the grades must be posted on the SSC.
We are not able to promote your year level until the requirements listed above are fully met. Please feel free to email LFS Student Services with questions or concerns.
Specialization change
Please note that several programs in the Faculty of Land & Food Systems have a competitive admissions process and require an application. These programs cannot be added via this online form.
What is your request?
- Switch specialization
- Drop specialization
What is your request?
- Switch specialization
- Drop specialization
What is your request?
- Switch specialization
- Drop specialization
What is your request?
- Switch specialization
- Drop specialization
Which specialization would you like to drop?
It’s okay to change your mind — we want you to be in the program that reflects your passions! Making a change could impact your course selection and degree progression, though, so if you are considering a major switch, it is best to consult with an Academic Advisor in LFS Student Services first.
Program name (example: Fermentation Studies) Type of program (example: major, minor)
Which specialization would you like to drop?
It’s okay to change your mind — we want you to be in the program that reflects your passions! Making a change could impact your course selection and degree progression, though, so if you are considering a major switch, it is best to consult with an Academic Advisor in LFS Student Services first.
Program name (example: Fermentation Studies) Type of program (example: major, minor)
Which specialization would you like to drop?
It’s okay to change your mind — we want you to be in the program that reflects your passions! Making a change could impact your course selection and degree progression, though, so if you are considering a major switch, it is best to consult with an Academic Advisor in LFS Student Services first.
Program name (example: Fermentation Studies) Type of program (example: major, minor)
Which specialization would you like to drop?
It’s okay to change your mind — we want you to be in the program that reflects your passions! Making a change could impact your course selection and degree progression, though, so if you are considering a major switch, it is best to consult with an Academic Advisor in LFS Student Services first.
Program name (example: Fermentation Studies) Type of program (example: major, minor)
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Food and Resource Economics (FRE) or Global Resource Systems (GRS) do not select a traditional "major" like those in the FNH or APBI programs. For inquiries regarding your program, we encourage you to connect with your program advisor:
- Food and Resource Economics: Dr. Sumeet Gulati, sumeet.gulati@.ubc.ca
- Global Resource Systems: Roxana Quinde, roxana.quinde@ubc.ca
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Food and Resource Economics (FRE) or Global Resource Systems (GRS) do not select a traditional "major" like those in the FNH or APBI programs. For inquiries regarding your program, we encourage you to connect with your program advisor:
- Food and Resource Economics: Dr. Sumeet Gulati, sumeet.gulati@.ubc.ca
- Global Resource Systems: Roxana Quinde, roxana.quinde@ubc.ca
Which major would you like to switch to within your current degree program?*
Majors listed below are not competitive, meaning you do not need to submit a separate application or meet any additional academic criteria to be in them; you simply select one from the list. Some majors, however, are competitive and don’t appear on this list, so be sure to do your research and familiarize yourself with the requirements and deadlines.

If you are interested in adding a minor, please see instructions here.
- Food, Nutrition and Health
- Nutritional Sciences
Which major would you like to switch to within your current degree program?*
Food, Nutrition, and Health and Nutritional Sciences are not competitive, meaning you do not need to submit a separate application or meet any additional academic criteria to be in them; you simply select one from the list.

Food Science is a competitive major, however, as a Food and Nutritional Sciences double major you are welcome to switch to the Food Science single major without re-applying.

If you are interested in adding a minor, please see instructions here.
- Food, Nutrition and Health
- Nutritional Sciences
- Food Science
Which major would you like to switch to within your current degree program?*
Majors listed below are not competitive, meaning you do not need to submit a separate application or meet any additional academic criteria to be in them; you simply select one from the list. Some majors, however, are competitive and don’t appear on this list, so be sure to do your research and familiarize yourself with the requirements and deadlines.

If you are interested in adding a minor, please see instructions here.
- Applied Animal Biology
- Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
Letter of Permission Request
Once you are a student at UBC, we expect you will complete your coursework at UBC. Therefore, you are not normally permitted to take courses for academic credit at other post-secondary institutions concurrently with your program in the Faculty.

UBC-wide policy
LFS policy

Permission is normally given only if you have previously failed a course twice at UBC. If this happens, you will be required to complete the equivalent at another institution to provide you with the best possible chance of successfully passing it. If you find yourself in this situation, please speak with an Academic Advisor before completing this form.
Have you spoken with an Academic Advisor about this request?
It's important to ensure you meet our Letter of Permission criteria before completing this request form. Please visit our website to see the different ways you can connect with an Academic Advisor.
Course Information
If the institution you are attending is in British Columbia, please use the BC Transfer Guide to ensure the UBC course equivalent.
Institution Attending Date course begins Date course ends Course code at other institution UBC equivalent
Request for a graduation check
Graduation checks are only conducted for students who have finalized their registration, will be entering their final session of their degree, and believe they are registered in all required courses for graduation.
- Yes, my registration is finalized and I believe I am eligible to graduate at the next ceremony
- No, I am not graduating this session
We'd still love to chat about your courses and your plan for graduation, even if this upcoming session isn't your final one. Feel free to visit us during drop-in and we'll help you map things out!
Comments:
Please feel free to share any additional information you think may be helpful to the Academic Advisor processing your request.

Institution Attending	Date course begins	Date course ends	Course code at other institution	UBC equivalent

Student Information

Year Level Promotion Request

Specialization change

Letter of Permission Request

Request for a graduation check