School of Engineering
   and Computer Science
248 Dodge Hall of
   Engineering
Rochester, MI 48309
Phone: (248) 370-2217
FAX: (248) 370-4261

SECS Academic Advising Office
159-A Dodge Hall of Engineering
(248) 370-2201    FAX: (248) 370-2084

Patrick Bennett
Coordinator, Academic Advising
pcbennet@oakland.edu
Carmen Etienne
Academic Adviser
etienne@oakland.edu
Marlene McKean
Advising Secretary
mckeanma@oakland.edu

UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING HOURS BY APPOINTMENT:

Advising appointments are scheduled daily Monday thru Friday. Call (248) 370-2201 to schedule an appointment. Walk-in times are available during the peak registration times, call for hours.

Important SECS Forms and Information

AN ACADEMIC ADVISER CAN HELP YOU:

  • Develop an educational plan for your program of study (see SECS Undergraduate Handbook).
  • Select appropriate courses and additional educational experiences.
  • Evaluate your progress toward established goals.
  • Address academic difficulties.
  • Interpret and clarify policies and procedures.
  • Enhance your awareness of educational resources.
  • Develop your decision-making skills.
  • Determine your career and life goals.
  • Find information about careers and fields of study.
  • Explore career options.
  • Change your major.
  • Apply for major standing.
  • Review progress toward fulfillment of degree requirements.
  • Understand and resolve transfer issues.
  • Refer you to campus resources such as the Offices of Financial Aid, Student Employment and Veteran's Affairs, the Academic Skills Center and personal counseling.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A STUDENT:

  • Take the initiative and make an appointment: (248) 370-2201.
  • Prepare a list of questions or concerns before your appointment.
  • If you are a transfer student, bring a copy of your transfer credit evaluation or transcripts. During registration periods, bring a tentative schedule.
  • Bring your plan of study; bring copies of other relevant materials.
  • Be aware of important deadlines.
  • Understand requirements for your major and degree.
  • Learn to make decisions. Advisers can present options, but you must make the decisions.
  • Know academic policies and procedures.
  • Ask questions if anything is unclear.
  • READ YOUR UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG!

THE ADVISING OFFICE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING OU LINKS TO HELP YOU WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS AND CONCERNS:

SECS FORMS

For your convenience, the following are some of the forms used in the School of Engineering and Computer Science Advising Office. Feel free to download, print, fill out and submit these forms. All of these forms can also be found in the Advising Office, 159A Dodge Hall of Engineering.