Advising

Understanding and negotiating curriculum requirements, course scheduling and deadlines, while carrying a full load of courses can be challenging. The School of Engineering offers many opportunities and services to its undergraduate students. There are various resources for students to navigate their academic requirements, including the KU Academic Catalog, and the School of Engineering Curriculum Guide. Additionally, each department has a handbook to assist students as they move through the major. Additional resources containing relevant information for current students can be accessed on the Academic Resources page.

For previous years please email kuengr@ku.edu

Enrollment

Current KU students enroll for their courses twice per academic year. Enrollment for the Spring term begins in late October, enrollment for the Summer and Fall terms begins in late March. Students planning to enroll will first need to meet with an advisor to have their Engineering Advising Hold released. 

Students can check online in their Student Services Center to see when their “enrollment appointment” is schedule. First, logon to Enroll & Pay with your online ID and password. Click on the Enrollment Dates link below the Student Center menu. This is the time the Registrar’s Office allows you to log in to Enroll & Pay and enroll in your classes. You can also access hold information that has been placed on your record. Any holds (advising, parking, library, immunization, etc.) will need to be cleared before you will be permitted to enroll. Typically, enrollment for the upcoming Spring semester begins right after Fall Break, and enrollment for upcoming Fall courses is right after Spring Break. 

Enrollment appointments are scheduled on a staggered basis based on your level: Generally, seniors are first, then juniors, sophomores, and finally freshman. You have up until the start of the next semester to make changes to your schedule, but remember, classes will fill up quickly. 

Advising

Your advisor assignment is listed in Jayhawk GPS. This is where you will sign up for an advising appointment. 

Students need to review their curriculum guide and undergraduate catalog before the appointment. You should have a good idea what you think you need to take. Look at the upcoming course offerings online at Schedule of Classes to see what will be offered. If it looks like there are conflicts among classes you need, be prepared to ask about this. Come to the meeting with a list of what you'd like to take, and a list of questions for your advisor. You should also take the time to create a Degree Progress Report so that you know what courses you have left to take.

Frequently Asked Questions for Advising

The School of Engineering has a mandatory advising policy. This means that you will be required to meet with your assigned advisor each semester before you are allowed to enroll in classes. The School of Engineering requires advising each semester to ensure you stay on track for graduation.

All Engineering students receive a “No Drop Hold” which prevents them from dropping classes online on Enroll & Pay. The Dean’s Office places this hold on Engineering students to prevent them from rashly dropping a class without speaking to their advisor first. If a student does need to drop a class, they need to visit their advisor and fill out a Schedule Change Form. This form is sent to the Dean's office electronically to be approved. Then, the Registrar's office withdraws the student from the class in question; the “No Drop Hold” remains all semester. 

Your advisor assignment is listed in Jayhawk GPS. You can access Jayhawk GPS online or download the Navigate App. If an advisor is not listed there, reach out to your departmental office to get more information. 

  • Aerospace – 2120 Learned
  • Architectural or Civil – 2150 Learned
  • Chemical or Petroleum - 4132 Learned
  • Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science – 2001 Eaton
  • Engineering Physics – 1082 Malott
  • Mechanical – 3138 Learned
  • Undecided – 1415 LEEP2

You will discuss the courses that you need to take for the upcoming session. In addition, you can ask questions about the field of engineering you are going into, about internships, and any struggles you are having with your current classes.

You need to log into Enroll & Pay and look at your "appointment time" in the student center. This day and time is your first opportunity to enroll in classes. You have up until the start of the next semester to make changes to your schedule, but remember, classes will fill up quickly.

Contact the department offering the course (Math department for MATH, Civil Engineering for CE, etc.). If you have trouble getting the classes you need, visit your advisor.

Students need to review their curriculum guide or undergraduate catalog before the appointment. You should have a good idea what you think you need to take. Look at the upcoming course offerings online at Schedule of Classes to see what will be offered. If it looks like there are conflicts among classes you need, be prepared to ask about this. Come to this meeting with a list of what you’d like to take, and a list of questions for your advisor. Be on time. You should also take the time to create a Degree Progress Report so that you know what courses you have left to take. 

Contact your advisor if you have questions. If you haven’t yet completed the paperwork, you can fill out this Change of Engineering Major and Declaration of Concentration Form. 

Advising is always right after fall break and spring break each semester. The Registrar’s Office will publish the schedule of upcoming spring classes in early October and upcoming summer and fall classes in early March at Schedule of Classes.

During the main advising time of each semester it can be tough for the offices to see all of the students. Do your upcoming semester planning with your advisor during the regular advising session, and then ask when you could come back to do more planning for future semesters.

Your advisor can submit the error online through the Degree Progress Report, or you can print a DPR checklist and indicate the errors. This needs to be submitted to the Engineering Dean's office. It is possible that changes will not be made until the end of the semester.

You need to first identify the course you want to take and where you want to take it. Then, you’ll want to use the University’s credit transfer system to see if KU will accept the course. If an equivalent KU course is listed, it will transfer to KU. If an equivalent KU course is not listed, or if you aren’t sure, contact your advisor or the Dean's Office. If you want to complete a transfer course during the last 30 credit hours of your degree, you must submit a Request for Exemption to 30 Hour Residency Policy After you’ve completed the course, you need to have your official transcript (with grade of C or better) sent to KU’s Office of Admissions so it can be put on your record.