Advising Hours

Drop-In Hours

In-Person drop-in hours
Virtual Drop-In Hours

Advising Options

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.

1. Make an Appointment

Summer Advising Appointments (May–August):
Due to New Student Orientation, advising appointments with First-Year Advisors are extremely limited during the summer months (May–August).

Continuing/Current Students:
If you need assistance, please email your advisor.

Incoming First-Year Students:
Please follow the advising instructions provided on the New Student Orientation website:
https://orientation.charlotte.edu/first-year-step-1/

Thank you for your understanding as we support the incoming class of Engineering students.

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You can schedule an appointment with an advisor for detailed or complex topics such as declaring majors, exploring academic options when experiencing academic challenges, etc.

  1. Log in to Connect
  2. Click ‘Appointment’ (in the left menu)
  3. Click ‘Make an Appointment’ (blue button at top right)
  4. What type of appointment would you like to schedule? Select ‘Academic Advising’
  5. Service: Academic Advising
  6. Select a Date that works for your schedule and click ‘Find Available Times’
  7. Select a Time that works for your schedule (right side of the screen)
  8. After choosing a time, select the “Location” drop-down to select in-person or virtual (Zoom)
  9. Provide comments or questions you wish to discuss
  10. Review Appointment Details and click ‘Schedule’ (bottom of page)

Scheduling an Appointment in Connect How to Video

2. Open Advising Hours (Drop-Ins)

No appointment is necessary for OSDS Open Advising Drop-In Hours. Open Advising Hours are available only when classes are in session. Students will be added to the waiting queue and seen on a first-come, first-served basis by the first available first-year advising team member or Peer Advisor.

In-Person Drop-In Hours with Peer Advisors

Peer Advisors are unavailable May-August.

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Steps to Check-In for In-Person Open Advising Hours

  1. Go to Smith 228 and check in at the Advising Kiosk
  2. At the Kiosk, type your Student ID in the box and Click Submit
  3. Select: I’m Here for Academic Advising
  4. Select Option to Wait For The Available Person
  5. Click Okay, got it!
  6. Have a seat! Students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Virtual Drop-In Hours with First Year Advisors

Summer Availability Update (May–August):
First-Year Advisors are not available for drop-in appointments during the summer months (May–August) due to New Student Orientation.

If you need assistance, please email the LCOE Office of Student Development & Success First-Year Advising Team at osds-advising@charlotte.edu.

Thank you for your understanding as we welcome the incoming class!

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Steps to Check-In for Virtual Open Advising Hours

  1. Log into CONNECT
  2. Once on the “Appointments” page, click “Make an Appointment” (blue button at top right).
  3. Select “View Drop-In Times” (right side of the screen).
  4. Under “Type of Appointment”, select “Academic Advising.”
  5. Under “Service,” select “Academic Advising.”
  6. Select “Find Available Times.” Do NOT select a specific advisor. This is first-come, first-serve with ALL advisors.
  7. Select the location, Engineering/Engineering Technology (OSDS) Virtual Drop Ins.
  8. Click “Check-In for First Available.” You can check in for a virtual drop-in session DURING OUR DROP-IN HOURS

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You will receive an email with the Zoom link for the meeting once an advisor is available. You will have five minutes to join the meeting once you receive the email.

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