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 and early evening appointments are available, but vary from week to week. Call (248) 370-2201 to schedule an appointment. Walk-in times are available during the peak registration times, call for hours.

AN ACADEMIC ADVISER CAN HELP YOU:

• Develop an educational plan for your program of study (see SECS Undergraduate Handbook. FORMS).
• 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:

• FINANCIAL AID
  120 NFH    (248) 370-2550

• CAREER SERVICES (including internships/coops)
  275 VBH    (248) 370-3250

• ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER
  103 NFH    (248) 370-4215

• GRAHAM HEALTH CENTER
  (248) 370-2341

• REGISTRARS OFFICE (including registration and academic records)
  101 ODH    (248) 370-3450