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School of Engineering and Computer Science
Engineering Center, Room 301
115 Library Drive
Rochester ,
MI
48309-4479
(location map)
Dean's Office: (248) 370-2217
Academic Advising: (248) 370-2201
secsadvising@oakland.edu
Academic Advising
Virtual Drop-Ins
Winter virtual drop-ins offer the opportunity for students to get quick individualized support. Need help revising your winter schedule plans? Have questions about your grades and the next steps to take? Join our open Zoom session to speak with an adviser anytime during the days and times listed.
Zoom Meeting ID: 984 1096 8506 Passcode: 848191
Winter 2023 Virtual Drop-In Days
Tuesday, December 19th, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM;
Wednesday, December 20th, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Who is my Academic Adviser?
Find your adviser: in MySail, under My Details, click on the blue Adviser link.
How can I contact my Academic Adviser? Connect with us during an appointment, chat, or email:
- Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment (instructions): https://oakland.trac.cloud
- Connect with us through SECS Chat! Our academic advisers will be available to answer your questions on the Google Chat from 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. You might be wondering when classes begin for the next semester, or the last day to withdraw from a class, or how to find a tutor. Any question is a good question.
To chat with an adviser during these times via Google chat:
• Sign-in to your OU email
• Along the left side, click the chat icon
• At the top, click the New Chat icon
• In the search box of the pop-up window, type 'secsadvising@oakland.edu' and click on the name below.
• A text box will pop up at the right of your screen - ask us anything!
This service is best utilized when students are able to stay active in the chat until there is a resolution to their question. - Email your Academic Adviser
- Sarah Konrad - shelden@oakland.edu
- Ariana Abbott - arianaabbott@oakland.edu
- Alexa Cotter, alexacotter@oakland.edu
- Evan Dermidoff, dermido2@oakland.edu
- Kurtis Kirkpatrick - kirkpatrick@oakland.edu
- Eman Shammo - eshammo@oakland.edu
CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE YOUR ADVISER!
Has your academic adviser had an impact on you? Have they played a role in cultivating your success and wellbeing? Please consider nominating them for an Academic Advising Excellence Award, given annually to an academic adviser who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to students. Nominations may be submitted through the short online form. This is a wonderful way to thank them and help promote a culture of advising excellence at OU!
We are open from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and close for lunch from 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Drop-in times are Monday - Friday, 11:00 - 12:00 and 2:30 -3:30 in person. Stop by the table outside EC 255.
Can't meet in person during these times, but still have a quick question? Join us on Google Chat at the same time. Check how to connect on Google Chat under "How can I contact my Academic Adviser" above.
You should also keep the following in mind:
- Be aware of important deadlines.
- Understand requirements for your major and degree.
- Learn to make decisions. Advisers can present options, but you must make the decisions.
- Ask questions if anything is unclear.
- Prepare a list of questions or concerns before your appointment.
- Bring your plan of study; bring copies of other relevant materials.
- Write down your current schedule and a tentative plan for the next semester.
- If you are a transfer student, bring a copy of your transfer credit evaluation or transcripts.
- Keep copies of your relevant academic records.
- Follow through on referrals and recommendations made during the advising session.
- Consult with your academic adviser before making drastic changes to an agreed-upon schedule.
- Be aware of important deadlines, policies, and procedures. Read the academic catalog, especially the part about academic policies and procedures.
- Make final decisions and take responsibility for your academic success.
The academic advisers at the School of Engineering and Computer Science provide students and potential students with important educational, procedural and informational support. Our advisers are knowledgeable about the university’s policies and procedures, the requirements for successful enrollment within the school, and the best ways to achieve your educational goals at OU.
Our academic advisers can:
- help you prepare for and plan your academic career
- provide you with educational and career counseling
- empower you with relevant and vital information regarding your degree program, opportunities to become more involved at OU and different student support services
- help you reach your full potential as you pursue your educational and career goals
Meet the advisers. The team at the School of Engineering and Computer Science Advising Office is here to help you. Please visit https://ou-advisor.oakland.edu/ to schedule an advising appointment.
Download, electronically complete, print, sign and submit the Undergraduate Student Forms to the Academic Advising Office (255 Engineering Center).
- Plan of Study: Artificial Intelligence
- Plan of Study: Bioengineering
- Plan of Study: Computer Science
- Plan of Study: Computer Engineering
- Plan of Study: Cybersecurity
- Plan of Study: Electrical Engineering
- Plan of Study: Engineering Chemistry
- Plan of Study: Engineering Physics
- Plan of Study: Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Plan of Study: Information Technology
- Plan of Study: Mechanical Engineering
- This override request form is intended for students who receive inaccurate registration error messages or are enrolled in the prerequisite(s) at another institution.
- For all other override requests:
- Closed Class: Contact the course instructor.
- Missing Prerequisite(s): Fill out the Prerequisite Waiver Request Form found under the Forms and Info tab and have it signed by the course instructor and the corresponding department chair.
- Guest Students: Contact the course instructor.