Engineering Student Support & Services (ES3)
Advising Syllabus
Engineering Student Support & Services (ES3)
is the professional advising office within the College of Engineering and works collaboratively with engineering faculty and support offices on campus to provide students with the resources necessary for success.
ES3 Mission
ES3 strives to serve the needs of students by empowering them to achieve success through the development of educational plans consistent with their academic, personal, and professional goals; encouraging experiential learning opportunities to enhance their academics; and teaching them how to navigate academic challenges. We believe that academic advising is a collaboration among the student, the faculty advisor, and the professional advisors of ES3. As professional advisors we strive to provide the dissemination of timely and accurate information to both students and faculty.
Through academic advising students will:
• Develop an understanding of curriculum and graduation requirements.
• Know how to use COIN to access and check academic progress, financial information, and general information.
• Learn about enrichment opportunities available to students in the college such as study abroad, internship and career development, and professional organizations.
• Take advantage of educational opportunities and experiences.
• Make informed decisions about academic plans and goals and become advocates for their own success.
Advisee Responsibilities
• Schedule at least one meeting per semester with your advisor prior to the assigned registration date.
• Prepare for the advising meeting by reviewing the curriculum guide and advisement report, and creating a list of questions for the advisor prior to the advising appointment.
• Prepare for the advising meeting by bringing the flow chart or curriculum guide, advisement report, questions, and a means of taking notes.
• Inform your advisor if you have any scheduling concerns or require any accommodations.
• Understand, and share with your advisor, any enrollment requirements needed for your financial aid, scholarship, athletic participation, employment, or international status.
• Inform your advisor of any intention to drop/withdraw from a course, or any plans to complete a course during winter or summer session.
• Seek clarification if you are unclear on the terminology used or recommendations made by your advisor.
• Follow through with advisor communication and referrals.
What you can expect from your advisor
• Respected in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Available to meet with you and provide timely responses to your questions and concerns.
• Teach you the tools necessary for successfully navigating the university.
• Assist with creating an academic plan to ensure timely graduation.
• Assist with exploring opportunities that will further your academic and career goals.
• Provide you with appropriate referrals as needed.
• Adherence to FERPA guidelines.
Types of Advisors
During your undergraduate years, you may interact with a variety of advisors depending on your situation.
• ES3 Academic Advisor - a professional academic advisor affiliated with the College of Engineering. ES3 advisors are the primary advisor to all first-year COE students and provide supplemental support to all other COE students.
• Faculty Advisor - a faculty member who is the primary advisor for students in a specific major or minor and advises students on course requirements for that program.
• Honors Advisor - secondary advisor supporting Honors College students in regards to Honors College eligibility and requirements only.
• Athletics Advisor - secondary advisor supporting NCAA athletes in regards to athletic eligibility and compliance requirements.
Access to Academic and Financial Information
COIN
Students can find information about their degree progress, grades, schedule, advisor, and billing in COIN (Corsair Online Information Network). Information about navigating COIN and how-to tools can be found in the myUMassD portal under Student Resources. COIN help videos can also be found at: umassd.edu/orientation/coin
Designee Access to COIN
Students can also grant a designee (parent or other individual) access to some of their academic or financial information by creating a separate COIN login for whomever they choose.
FERPA
FERPA is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1976. FERPA guarantees the privacy of a student’s educational records by restricting access and may be disclosed only with the student’s prior wri en consent. Additional information on FERPA can be found at: umassd.edu/registrar/ferpa-faq
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College of Engineering Departments
Bioengineering (BNG) umassd.edu/engineering/bng
@bioengineering_umassd
Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) umassd.edu/engineering/ece
Mechanical Engineering (MNE) umassd.edu/engineering/mne
Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEN) umassd.edu/engineering/cen
@umassdcivil
Computer & Information Science (CIS) umassd.edu/engineering/cis
Physics (PHY) umassd.edu/engineering/phy
Engineering Student Support & Services (ES3) Dion 319 coesupport@umassd.edu
508-999-8835
umassd.edu/engineering/support
@umassd_es3
Who’s who in the College of Engineering
Jean VanderGheynst Dean, College of Engineering Iren Valova Associate Dean Engineering Student Support & Services (ES3) Chairperson Major Department Faculty Jennifer Murphy Assistant DeanFrequently Used Resources
Career Center
Campus Center Suite 001 | umassd.edu/career | 508.999.8658 | career@umassd.edu
Assists with major and/or career exploration and helps students develop the professional skills needed to launch a successful internship, job, or graduate school search. Students can access their online platform, Handshake, for job and internship databases and networking opportunities. Students should begin working with the Career Center in their first semester.
Computing and Information Technology (CITS)
Library 2nd Floor | umassd.edu/cits | 508.999.8040
Supports technology for academic and social experiences. Provides access to essential so ware and resources and offers help when issues arise.
Counseling Center
Auditorium Annex | umassd.edu/counseling | 508-999-8648
Provides a range of services to help students develop improved coping skills to address emotional, interpersonal and academic concerns. They offer primarily short-term counseling and will help students initiate referrals to community-based services when students need specialized or longer-term services.
Offi ce of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS)
Pine Dale Hall 7136 | www.umassd.edu/dss | 508-999-8711 | access_success@umassd.edu
Students who had an IEP or 504 Plan in high school and want to receive academic accommodations or support should contact the Center. Students must self-disclose and provide appropriate documentation from a qualified licensed professional for OSAS services.
STEM Learning Lab
SENG 217 | umassd.edu/arc | 508-999-8718
Offers free tutoring in Math, Science, and Engineering courses. Tutoring is offered in both a face-to-face se ing and online.
Student Aff airs
Campus Center 221 | umassd.edu/studentaff airs | 508.999.8640
Oversees a variety of campus resources and cultural centers related to students’ social engagement and personal well-being.
Student Health Services
Across from Pine Dale Hall | umassd.edu/studentaff airs/health | 508.999.8982
An on-campus medical facility to address basic student health care. Students access the health portal via the Quicklaunch menu on the myUMassD portal.
Student Service Center (SSC)
Foster Administration Building, first floor | umassd.edu/ssc | 508.999.8857 | uec@umassd.edu
Provides students with the information needed to make payments (billing inquires) and address financial aid questions.
Writing and Multiliteracy Center (WMC)
LARTS 221 | umassd.edu/wmc | 508.999.8284
Offers free tutoring to assist students with a variety of communications assignments including papers, presentations, and multimodal projects. Tutoring is offered in both a face-to-face se ing and online.
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Academic and Career Journey
Each semester before classes begin you should:
Log into COIN to review:
• Financial Aid award and bill
• “ To Do” list
• Waive or Enroll in Health Insurance
• Class schedule (for changes to rooms, etc.)
• Textbook requirements
Update your profile on Handshake
Access and regularly check UMassD e-mail.
Review the Academic Calendar at umassd.edu/academiccalendar.
Sign up for UMassD Alert at umassd.edu/alert
Year 1: Transition and adjustment to the university
Review curriculum requirements.
Review the undergraduate catalog academic policies information.
Work with your ES3 advisor to create academic and career goals.
Begin to build your academic network—tutoring, study groups, faculty office hours, and advising.
Meet with the Career Center to update your resume and learn about networking techniques. Begin networking with faculty in your major.
Explore resources to further your academic and career goals such as minors, concentrations, study abroad, undergraduate research, and internships.
A end the Engineering and Technology Career Fair in the Fall semester.
Engage with student organizations and participate in campus activities.
Year 2: Academic exploration and personal development
Begin to focus your interests. Continue networking with faculty in your major.
Plan your internship or research opportunities with a career advisor and faculty. Start your search and get your career documents ready.
Work with your faculty advisor to update and adjust academic and career goals. Continue building your network.
Year 3: Academic enhancement and career goal setting
Begin to explore career or graduate school options.
Network with professionals in your area of interest—can be done by a ending career panels or networking events, through outreach to professionals, or through internship opportunities.
Begin planning technical electives with your advisor.
Begin connecting with faculty about le ers of recommendation for graduate school or job applications. Work with your advisor to complete the graduation plan for upcoming year(s).
Year 4+: Transitioning out of college into career or graduate school Research employment opportunities and begin applying.
Create an elevator pitch.
Make use of networking opportunities offered through the Career Center and the College of Engineering.
A end the fall and spring Job Fairs.
Practice interviewing skills with the Career Center.
Begin making a post-graduation financial plan—loan exit counseling, student loan payment/ consolidation, etc.
Work with your advisor to ensure all graduation requirements have been met. Apply for graduation!
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Common Terms
Add/Drop – Period of time during which students can make changes to their schedule without impacting their transcript. Extends through the fi h day of classes.
Blended course – Course has both an in-person and an online component.
College – Smaller academic units, such as the College of Engineering (COE), contained within the larger University (UMassD).
Corequisite – A course or other requirement that must be taken at the same time as another course or requirement.
Faculty – A person who teaches a course and may be referred to individually as an instructor, lecturer, or professor.
Holds – An indicator placed on your student account that can be informational or prevent you from enrolling, requesting official transcripts, and/or receiving your diploma.
Lecture/Lab/Recitation – A course may contain one or more of these components. Lecture is the traditional method of instruction in which students are taught by faculty. Lab is the hands-on, workshop component of a class. Recitations are typically a smaller subset of a larger lecture or lab and designed to expand upon concepts presented in lecture through problem-solving or discussion.
Office Hours – Time that faculty are scheduled to be available for questions, one-on-one meetings, etc. Office hours may be held in-person or virtually.
Prerequisite – A course that must be taken before another class.
Syllabus – A document that outlines a course’s content, learning goals, assignments, grading policies, etc.
Teaching Assistant (TA) – A person who assists faculty with instructional responsibilities, typically in a lab or recitation. TAs may be graduate or undergraduate students.
University Studies – Commonly referred to as General Education, these courses complement your major coursework by exposing you to a range of knowledge within the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Withdraw – To drop a course, or courses, a er the add/drop period but before the end of the tenth week of the semester. A grade of W is recorded on the transcript but does not impact GPA.
Have questions?
Stop by DION 319, email coesupport@umassd.edu, or call 508.999.8835
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