Advisor FAQs
Who is my advisor?
- All students who are pursuing Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Chemical Engineering will be assigned a staff advisor by the first week of the semester.
- Information Systems and Business Technology Administration students are assigned a staff advisor their freshman year. All IS & BTA transfers and students after their first year are assigned a faculty advisor.
- All students can find the name and contact information for their advisor in their Advising Profile.
- Students listed as “COEIT Advisor” can reach out to coeitadvising@umbc.edu for information about how to receive advising.
Why do I need to see an advisor?
Advisors are here to help you navigate through UMBC from orientation to graduation.
- We can explain
- General education and major graduation requirements
- Provide information about various campus resources
- Help you with logistics such as changing your major
- Explain the process for taking a course off campus.
We are here to answer questions and point students in the right direction. You must also see an advisor twice a year, once for Fall registration clearance and once for Spring registration clearance. However, we hope you will come to see us frequently throughout the year.
Hours of Operation & Location FAQs
What are the hours of operation for Undergraduate Student Services?
Undergraduate Student Services is open from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday.
Where is undergraduate student services located?
Undergraduate Student Services is located in the ITE Building (behind Sherman Hall and next to the Engineering Building) on the second floor, rooms 202-207.
Advising appointment FAQs
How do I schedule an appointment?
Appointments can be scheduled here. Students should try to schedule an appointment with their assigned advisor.
What happens at an advising appointment?
- During registration advising we will go over your degree audit (graduation and major requirements) and plan courses for the next semester.
- We are available throughout the year for walk in advising to answer any questions students may have about their major or the university.
- Students with complex issues or concerns can make an appointment with an advisor here.
What happens if I do not attend an advising appointment?
You will not be able to register for classes until you meet with an advisor and obtain advising clearance.
Course FAQs
I got a D in one of my courses. I can still use it towards my GEP or Major requirements?
Students are required to earn a grade of C or higher in any course:
1. Intended to fill general education (GEP) requirements
2. Required for your major
3. Prerequisite courses (e.g. MATH 151 must be completed with a minimum grade of C in order to enroll in MATH 152.)