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Preparing for the Advising Session

Your career at the College of Engineering is your education, and you should be involved in planning it. Make sure that you make an appointment early to meet with an advisor. Here are some things that you should do to prepare for your advising session

  • Jot down some short range and long range career plans
  • Develop and prepare a list of courses and several alternate courses that you would like to take
  • Your Engineering peer advisor will act as a student guide and review your schedule with you before you meet with the academic/faculty advisor
  • Read through the College of Engineering Bulletin and the 1st Year Handbook
  • Think of questions you want/need answers to

Note: Do not hesitate to ask an advisor if you have any questions. Advisors and peer advisors are here to assist you in navigating your way through the College of Engineering.

What to Expect

When you schedule an advising session, you can expect that you will receive quality service to help you with your career at the University of Michigan. Here are just some of the various services that you can expect from your advisor.

  • Your advisor to assist you in developing an academic plan suited for you and your circumstances
  • Clear and concise answers to your questions
  • Assist you in determining semester academic progress
  • Give you information to assess career goals
  • Help with scheduling courses
  • Get information about various career fields
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