Advising Process FAQs
How Advising Works in the College of Engineering
All W.S. Lee College of Engineering first-year students (including students who attended an Early College or were Dual-Enrolled in college courses) are advised in the Office of Student Development and Success (OSDS) until they successfully complete the freshman curriculum and are moved to their academic department. OSDS advisors help students to transition smoothly into the university as well as their engineering majors. Additionally, they guide students through completion of the college’s Progression Requirements. After completion of their major’s progression requirements, students matriculate to their major department for advising.
Advising FAQs
Where is the Advising Office Located for First-Year Students?
OSDS is on the second floor of Smith Hall located in room 228. Click here to view how to schedule an appointment with your advisor as well as see drop-in availability.
When is advising for next semester’s registration?
Preregistration advising for Spring classes begins in October after Unsatisfactory Midterm Grades notices are emailed to students.
Preregistration advising for Fall classes begins in March after Unsatisfactory Midterm Grades notices are emailed to students.
Preregistration advising for Summer classes begins in March (same time as fall pre-registration advising) after Unsatisfactory Midterm Grades notices are emailed to students.
Watch for an email announcement from your LCOE Advising Canvas page and through Connect from your major advisor.
Why is there an advising hold each semester?
Advising holds are placed on students’ Banner account to restrict students from enrolling in classes. Each semester, you are expected to develop a schedule of classes for the next semester and have your major advisor review for approval.
The advising hold is there to ensure that your major advisor has approved your planned schedule. You will be able to see the advising hold dates on your Banner account. The hold will not impact your current courses. The advising hold is not active until the first day of registration. The hold will be lifted when your major advisor has approved your schedule.
Are there requirements to complete before the registration period?
In addition to preparing a schedule of classes for your major advisor to review, there are other pre-registration advising requirements stated in the LCOE Advising Canvas module that must be completed before the advising hold is lifted. The module covers University and College policies and agreements.
I’m not sure who my advisor is.
Students can view their advisor on Connect (click here). For pre-registration advising, students advised in OSDS must complete pre-registration advising requirements in order to have their hold lifted. Additional details regarding these requirements are communicated via email each term. Students are invited to utilize drop-in advising or schedule a meeting with their primary advisor for assistance as needed. More information on this can be found on the Advising Hours page.