Undergraduate Advising and Registration
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
Guided by CSU’s Principles of Community and the Land-Grant mission of access and equity, we achieve our vision through an integrated community of advisors who engage in intentional, holistic, and relationship centered interactions to empower all students to navigate their unique paths and foster learning, development and academic success.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering Advising Syllabus communicates the expectations of what you will learn and be able to accomplish as the result of a collaborative relationship between you and your advisor. Use this syllabus as both a guide for connecting with your advisor and resource to support you in achieving your goals.
There are multiple ways to connect with your advisor. See below to determine the appropriate option for your needs. Due to advising capacity, we are only able to meet with declared Mechanical Engineering majors. You can find more information on changing your major to MECH here. Until you have changed your major, you should work with your current advisor or Exploratory Studies.
We offer Drop-Ins with extended hours the first week of classes to address any concerns or changes needed to your current schedule only. We also offer Extended Drop-Ins after grades are posted at the end of the semester.
Learn how to attend your advisor’s extended drop-ins here:
Extended Drop-Ins at the Beginning of the Semester
Extended Drop-Ins at the End of the Semester
Use regular drop-ins to meet with an advisor without an appointment outside of extended drop-ins times.
January 26-May 14 (Excluding Spring Break)*
This is a time for Mechanical Engineering students to get “quick questions,” no more than 10 minutes, answered by an advisor. Topics appropriate for drop-ins include overrides, forms, needing signatures, and other “quick questions.” No appointment needed. There are no Drop Ins when the university is closed or during breaks. Occasionally we must cancel Drop-Ins or can only offer them virtually without notice, we appreciate your understanding.
*Note: Drop-Ins will be virtual only during Finals Week
Unless otherwise noted, Drop-Ins can be accessed in-person or virtually. In-person Drop-Ins occur in the Mechanical Engineering Office (Engineering A101). To access Drop-Ins virtually, during a scheduled drop-in time, submit this form, and wait until an advisor calls you via Microsoft Teams. You must be logged into MS Teams with your CSU account for an advisor to call you. Be sure to download and test Microsoft Teams prior to submitting the form.
Once a semester you are required to meet with your advisor for a 30-minute, scheduled meeting. Discuss your educational experience, such as next semester scheduling, graduation plans, internships, getting involved on campus and education abroad. There are three types of scheduled advising appointments. Be courteous of time. Late arrivals may be required to reschedule. If you need to miss your appointment, email your advisor immediately to cancel.
Students who are entering their final year will not have individual advising meetings and instead will attend a group advising session. The group advising session will guide you in checking your final degree requirements and list of remaining coursework for your final semester. An email will be sent out at the beginning of the semester with additional details and information on how to sign up for a group advising session.
Students have the option of choosing an in-person or virtual advising appointment. When scheduling an advising appointment, it is important that you check your appointment confirmation email to verify your advising format.
Please arrive to the Mechanical Engineering Department Office (Engineering Building A101) at least 5 minutes early for your appointment. When you arrive, you will check in using a QR code via your mobile device or the front desk. Once you have checked-in, have a seat in the main office lobby until your advisor comes out to get you.
If you scheduled an in person advising appointment but are feeling sick, you must change to a virtual advising appointment. To do so, please click this link.
Be sure to download and test Microsoft Teams prior to your appointment. I recommend you utilize a device with a large enough screen that will facilitate screen sharing (a cell phone will work but is not optimal). At your appointment time, use the personal meeting link provided in your confirmation email to join your scheduled appointment. Your advisor may be finishing up another meeting, so you may need to wait a few minutes in the virtual lobby. Please be patient as you wait for your turn. If you have waited at least 5 minutes and are concerned that you have not heard from an advisor: Double check that you have the correct day and time for your scheduled appointment Check with/call the MECH Front Desk for an update. The personal meeting link will not function when you do not have a scheduled appointment. If you need assistance outside a scheduled meeting, use Drop-Ins or email your advisor.
A link to schedule an early advising appointment is sent out to all students to meet at the start of the semester and get a head start on planning. Appointments during early advising are first-come, first-serve. These appointments happen from the second week until the fifth week of the semester.
If you fail to schedule during Early Advising or during your Advising Appointments by Registration Access Time window, you will have to wait to have a late advising appointment. This may impact your ability to register on time. A link to schedule a Late Advising Appointment will be sent out to impacted students.
You will get a personalized scheduling link from your advisor in your CSU email a few days before the start of your Advising Appointment window as determined by registration access time and class standing: Students with Senior standing or priority registration will be prompted to have advising appointments between the fifth and eighth week of the semester. Students with Junior or Sophomore standing will be prompted to have advising appointments between the eighth and twelfth week of the semester.
Fall 2026
April 6 – Priority Students
April 7 – Seniors
April 10 – Juniors
April 17 – Sophmores
April 23 – First-Year Students
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