At the College of Engineering, academic advising is a vital resource to help you navigate your degree, make informed course selections, and prepare for your career. From your first year to graduation, our advising team supports your academic progress and professional development every step of the way. This page outlines advising contacts, academic milestones, important resources, and the processes that keep you on track toward graduation.
Academic Advising
All first-year students are assigned an advisor from the University College for Academic Success (UCAS), located in Roosevelt Hall. UCAS advisors help you build a strong academic foundation as you begin your major.
To transition into the College of Engineering (COE), students must meet specific academic requirements. Once admitted, you’ll be assigned an engineering academic advisor from the Engineering Student Success Center (Bliss Hall, Suite 420) and faculty mentor in your major.
All engineering students are required to meet with their academic advisor at least once per semester until graduation. Appointments can be scheduled through Starfish. Students in the International Engineering Program (IEP) must also meet with their IEP Director to stay on track with both engineering and language requirements.
Engineering Academic Advisors
Michael Lambert
Senior Academic Advisor
Chemical Engineering (CHE)
Civil Engineering (CVE)
Mechanical Engineering (MCE)
Subarna Das
Academic Advisor
Biomedical Engineering (BME)
Computer Engineering (CPE)
Electrical Engineering (ELE)
Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE)
Ocean Engineering (OCE)
Faculty Mentors
Faculty mentors support students in their academic and professional development. They offer guidance on career preparation, graduate school, and areas of study. As mentors, they serve as sounding boards beyond course planning. Students should contact their mentor directly to schedule a meeting.
Academic Planning and Milestones
Transfer Students, Second-Degree Candidates, and Readmission Applicants
Prospective transfer students, students currently transferring, second-degree candidates, and readmission applicants should first contact Assistant Dean Kathleen Maher for guidance. After evaluating course equivalencies and academic standing, she will assign an appropriate academic advisor.
Academic Engineering Forms and Resources
For additional advising forms, including Add/Drop, Prior Approval for Off-Campus Study, Second Grade Option Form, the New England Regional Student Program (NERSP), Time Conflict Override Form, and Rhode Island Inter-Institutional Study Application, please visit the Enrollment Services Forms page.
Submit your completed forms or questions to COE Forms at coe-forms-group@uri.edu.
Curriculum Sheets and Transfer Plans
Find the courses you need to stay on track.
– Curriculum Sheets for all engineering majors
– IEP Curriculum Guides for dual-degree students
– CCRI Transfer Plans for incoming transfer students
Petitions to the Scholastic Standing Committee
Request exceptions or appeal decisions through the Scholastic Standing Committee.
– Major Course Petition
– General Education Petition
– Grade Appeal Process
Graduation Forms
Make sure you’re on track to graduate by submitting the required forms.
– Change of Graduation Date
– Intent to Graduate Form