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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find forms, curriculum sheets and other resources <\/a>here.<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n All engineering students are required to meet with their academic advisor at least once per semester until graduation. Appointments can be scheduled through Starfish<\/a>. Students in the International Engineering Program (IEP) must also meet with their IEP Director<\/a> to stay on track with both engineering and language requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All first-year students are assigned an engineering-specific advisor from the Fannon Institute for Student Success (FISS)<\/a>, located in Roosevelt Hall. FISS advisors help you build a strong academic foundation as you begin your major. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To transition into the College of Engineering (COE), students must meet specific academic requirements<\/a>. Once admitted, you\u2019ll be assigned an engineering academic advisor from the Engineering Student Success Center (Bliss Hall, Suite 420) and faculty mentor<\/a> in your major. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing what to expect, and when, is key to staying on track. From course planning and major declaration to preparing for graduation, these academic milestones help you navigate each stage of your engineering degree.<\/p><\/div><\/div> Students interested in transferring into the College of Engineering must meet specific course and GPA requirements to be considered for admission. Whether you’re transferring from another college at URI or from another institution, our advising team can help you understand the process and stay on track.<\/p><\/div><\/div> Find the forms and documents such as curriculum sheets, petition forms, intent to graduate, and more. <\/p><\/div><\/div> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Engineering Academic Milestones <\/h2>
Transfer Students, Second-Degree Candidates and Readmission<\/h2>
Forms and Resources<\/h2>
Faculty Mentors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n