First-Year Engineering Advising Hours
Fall 2026 Drop/Add Week Drop-In Advising
Drop-in advising will be available in Smith 228 from 8:30am – 4:00pm on Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21 and Monday, August 24.
Steps to Check-In for In-Person Drop-In Advising
- Come to Smith 228
- Scan your student ID or enter your student ID at the Advising Kiosk computer
- Select “Drop-in Services”
- Select “First Available”
- Have a seat! An advisor will be out to get you as soon as they are available
Students advised in OSDS have two options available for advising assistance: Schedule an appointment with your first-year advisor or utilize drop-in hours with peer advisors.
So which should you choose?
| Peer Advisors | First-Year Advisor |
|---|---|
Peer Advisors are a tremendous resource for quick questions and clarification on most common registration topics. Examples include: – Registration Questions – First-Year Progression Requirements – Summer Classes & Transient Study – Understanding your Academic Plan of Study and DegreeWorks See below for drop-in hours! | You should schedule an appointment with your First-Year Advisor for assistance with more complex topics, such as: – Changing/Declaring a major – Discussing academic and/or personal challenges – Dropping or withdrawing from a course See below for directions on how to schedule an appointment with your first-year advisor! |
Peak advising times are from the beginning of October through the beginning of November and the beginning of March through April. This means meeting with an advisor will be in high demand. Students who cannot find an advising appointment are encouraged to check weekly for new advisor availability or drop in with a Peer Advisor during open drop-in hours in Smith 228.
Important note: Advisors are intricately involved in Summer Orientation programs from mid-May through mid-August, so they cannot consistently hold Advising Hours over the summer.
In-Person Drop-In Hours with Peer Advisors
Peer advisors are available to answer general registration questions, assist with course planning by provide guidance/explanation of Academic Plans of Study and DegreeWorks, as well as answer other questions about being a student in the College of Engineering.
Fall 2026 Drop-in Hours:
*These are standing hours. Availability is subject to change.
*LIMITED availability the week of August 24.
| Monday | 8:00A – 10:30A 2:00P – 5:00P |
| Tuesday | 8:30A – 6:00P |
| Wednesday | 9:00A – 5:00P |
| Thursday | 9:00A – 6:00P |
| Friday | 9:00A – 12:00P 2:00P – 5:00P |
In-Person Drop-Ins
First-year advisors do not currently have drop-in availability. Students should either utilize drop-in advising with peer advisors or schedule a meeting with their first-year advisor in Connect.
Steps to Check-In for In-Person Drop-In Advising with Peer Advisors
- Come to the First-Year Engineering Advising Office in Smith 228
- Scan your student ID or enter your student ID at the Advising Kiosk computer
- Select “Peer Advisor Drop-in Services”
- Select “First Available”
- Have a seat! An advisor will be out to get you as soon as they are available
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To Schedule an Appointment with your First-Year Advisor:
Note: Advising availability will be limited during pre-registration advising seasons (October – November and March – April)
- Log in to Connect
- Click ‘Appointment’ (in the left menu)
- Click ‘Make an Appointment’ (blue button at top right)
- What type of appointment would you like to schedule? Select ‘Academic Advising’
- Service: Academic Advising
- Select a Date that works for your schedule and click ‘Find Available Times’
- Select a Time that works for your schedule (right side of the screen)
- After choosing a time, select the “Location” drop-down to select in-person or virtual (Zoom)
- Provide comments or questions you wish to discuss
- Review Appointment Details and click ‘Schedule’ (bottom of page)
Scheduling an Appointment in Connect How to Video
Advising for Non-College of Engineering Majors
Students who are currently in a non-College of Engineering degree major can meet with :
- Dr. Cricket Bonnetaud, Director of Transition Advising
Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment by emailing Dr. Bonnetaud at cdbonnet@charlotte.edu. - A Peer Advisor during Drop-In Hours
Peer advisors are also available to assist with general questions during their listed drop-in hours.
Please Note: The OSDS front desk staff cannot answer specific questions about registration or course requirements.
General First-Year Advising Questions?
Email: osds-advising@charlotte.edu