Role of the Student in the Advising Process

The COE requires, and expects, students to be active in educational planning and advisement. Students are expected to know what their degree requirements are; to monitor their academic progress, which includes knowing what courses have been completed, what courses remain, and what good academic standing means; to be aware of policies and procedures which guide their studies; to consult regularly with an advisor, especially before every registration period; and to be aware of how he/she learns in order to balance course schedules.

Description of Academic & Faculty Advisors

Academic Advisors

All undergraduate students who have been admitted to a degree-granting department will be assigned to an academic advisor (i.e., a staff advisor). The academic advisor advises students on curriculum requirements; COE and UW-Madison policies and procedures; and the graduate school or professional school application process. An academic advisor can work with students to develop individual educational plans, answer questions about DARS reports, and connect students with other campus resources (e.g., Office of Student Financial Services, Engineering Transfer Admissions, International Engineering Studies and Programs, Engineering Career Services, etc.). The way to meet with an academic advisor in the CEE/ECE/GLE Student Services Office is to make an individual appointment or to stop in during drop-in advising times.

Faculty Advisors

All undergraduate students who have been admitted to a degree-granting department will also be assigned to a faculty advisor. All students are encouraged to take the initiative to build a mentoring relationship with their faculty advisor as well as with other faculty members. Building a mentoring relationship with faculty is best done by meeting in person with faculty for scholarly advice such as guidance on research/independent study projects and advice on post-graduation plans. Faculty advisors are the best advisors to see for questions about course content, questions about course intensity, and for help selecting advanced coursework or advanced electives to align with your post-graduation plans. Please see Katie Bleier in 2304 Engineering Hall if you are not currently assigned a faculty advisor or wish to change your faculty advisor assignment.

To Schedule an Appointment

The Academic Advisor for Civil Engineering is Katie Bleier. To schedule an individual appointment or to inquire about drop-in advising with Katie, use the Online Scheduling Tool or contact Sheralynn Liantonio via telephone at 608/890-2420 or stop by her office in 2304a Engineering Hall.

Please bring a completed copy of the Advising Syllabus to your appointment!

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