College of Engineering

Undergraduate Advising Office
1050 Kemper Hall
(530) 752-1979

Information and assistance on academic, career and personal matters is available in the Undergraduate Advising Office, either through direct assistance from one of the staff advisers or through referral to other offices on campus. The Undergraduate Advising Office handles student petitions, transfer evaluation, articulation and degree certifications.

Advising. Before you register for courses for your first quarter, you should consult with your departmental staff adviser, whose name and office hours you can obtain at the department office. The departmental staff adviser is aware of the requirements for your major and can assist you with planning your program.

Mandatory Advising. The College has implemented a mandatory advising system through the online registration system. You are required to meet with your adviser once a year, during a specific quarter, which is determined by the first letter of your last name (A-G = Fall Hold; H-N = Winter Hold; O-Z = Spring Hold). Students are notified of the hold by checking SISWEB at the time of registration. If you fail to clear your hold during your specified period, you may be unable to make changes to your current registration and from registering for future quarters. If you meet with your adviser during this quarter and have your hold released, there will be no difficulties with subsequent registration. You have approximately four months to clear an advising hold. For more information on mandatory advising, call the Undergraduate Advising office at (530) 752-1979.

Peer Advisers. A well-developed peer advising system complements faculty and staff advising. Peer advisers are available in 1050 Kemper Hall. They are also available during designated hours in the residence halls. To speak with a peer adviser, call the Undergraduate Advising Office at (530) 752-0553.