Academic Advising

Student Support & Advising

Whether you are navigating administrative paperwork or planning your academic career, we are here to help. Use the guide below to find the right point of contact.

Who to Contact: Graduate Advising & Administration

If you aren’t sure where your question falls, start with the ECE Graduate Office. We can answer all general questions related to the program and redirect you to the appropriate person if more input is required.

The Director of Graduate Programs is your primary resource for complex problem solving. Generally, you should reach out to the DGP after consulting with your faculty advisor or The Graduate office staff.

Find Your Assigned Advisor

Each student is assigned an Academic Advisor in MyPackPortal.

  •  MyPack Portal > Student Homepage > Planning & Enrollment tile > Advisors tab
  1. Certificate Students: ECE Director of Graduate Programs.
  2. MS Non-Thesis Students: ECE Director of Graduate Programs. (CPE,EE WBG)
  3. MS CNE students: CNE Program Coordinator.
  4. MS EPSE Students: EPSE Program Director.
  5. MS Thesis Students: Students are responsible for selecting their own academic advisor, this should be an ECE graduate faculty member.
  6. PhD Students: Assigned an interim advisor upon program acceptance.
The ECE Graduate OfficeYour Faculty Advisor
Degree Audits: Tracking your progress, course enrollment Exam Preparation: Content of the qual, prelim and defense exams
Exam Scheduling: Setting up Qual, Prelim or Final examResearch Goals: Defining your thesis/project
Funding (GSSP, RA/TA): Pay and benefitsFunding: RA positions
Graduation Planning: When to apply to graduateGraduation Planning: Timing your exit.