Congratulations! You've gotten through (and hopefully thrived) another semester of your academic career! The CSE advising team has a few tips to help you stay on top of your game as we approach final exams.
End of Semester FAQs
The end of the semester is quickly approaching! We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you finish your spring semester strong and to start the fall semester off on the right foot.
Considering Taking Time Away from the University? A Leave of Absence (LOA) can be a helpful option.
If you do plan not to enroll in classes for at least one semester or more and plan to return to the University within two academic years, you may qualify for a Leave of Absence (LOA). A formal LOA allows you to break your continuous enrollment and return to your degree program at a later date. This blog post will discuss students' eligibility for taking a LOA, the process for requesting a LOA, and returning from a LOA.
Should I use my one-time-only late withdrawal?
Choosing to withdraw from a course can be a difficult decision to make.
What should I do if a course is full/closed? (i.e. course access and permission numbers)
You've built your schedule and you're ready to go! You click to submit your registration, and you get the dreaded error message that a section you want is full. Don't panic! Sometimes it happens, and we have some tips to help you manage it.
What to know before registering for summer classes
Thinking about taking summer courses? A summer course can be a great way to stay in the academic mindset, get ahead, catch-up, or study subjects you don't have time to explore during the regular academic year. However, there are important things to keep in mind should you choose to register for a summer course.
Graduating this semester? Make sure to check your APAS!
If you are expecting to graduate at the end of this semester now is the time to review your APAS report. Your CSE Academic Advising team has compiled a list of some of the most common reasons degrees don't get awarded, and the steps you can take to address these issues.
Parallel Planning: What is it and why is it important?
While most CSE students get into their first-choice major, it is helpful to identify a back-up plan or a “parallel plan” should you change your mind or if you are not able to get into your first-choice major.
Preparing for Registration
Registration is coming up quickly! Putting together your schedule doesn't have to be a chore. Use these tips, and you'll feel confident as you get ready to plan your courses.
I've heard Computer Science and Data Science are a competitive majors, what should I know?
Computer Science and Data science are CSE’s fastest growing
majors. At this time, there is more demand for the programs than The Department
of Computer Science and Engineering can currently accommodate. In this post,
we’ll dive into the admission to the major process and statistics. We’ll also
cover the importance of parallel planning.
Who removes my advising hold?
Registration comes up very quickly in a semester! You likely have a hold on your record that will prevent you from enrolling in courses for next semester. It's important to know what type of hold you have, as well as the steps you need to take to have it removed.
University resources to help you be your best
The University is a large place with lots of options to support you in all areas - academic, well-being, involvement, and other services. Here we have compiled a list of those used most frequently by CSE students. This is certainly not an exhaustive list! Contact your advisor if you have questions about a particular resource on this list, or if you have a need not addressed by resources found here.
A Deeper Look at Departmental Advising: What advising looks like as an upper division student.
Once admitted to your major, you will work more closely with a professional staff member and/or faculty member within your major department—known as a departmental or major advisor. In this blog post, we'll break down how to connect with a departmental advisor and what areas they often assist students with.
Important things to know before repeating a course
If you earned any grade lower than a C- in a course, adjustments might need to be made to your upcoming semester schedule. Find out what steps you need to take to repeat a course.
FAQs about CSE Academic Advising Drop-In Hours and Spring 2025 Updates
Drop-in advising can be a great way to connect with an academic advisor. Check out our FAQs for how to access drop-ins, when to use them, changes to drop-in modality and more!