CpE Handbook: Advising

Each student is assigned a faculty advisor upon entry into the Computer Engineering program. This assignment will remain the same through graduation, unless the student chooses to change advisors for the purpose of obtaining advice related to a particular specialty. The primary purpose of the advisor is to assist the student in planning the academic program to be followed by that student. The student will be responsible for seeking advice from his or her advisor at least once a semester, prior to registering for the next term. Advisor assignments are made in March and October and are posted outside of 102 Riggs Hall.

The Clemson University catalog publishes an 8-semester study plan that leads to a degree in Computer Engineering. This plan is highly recommended, satisfies all prerequisite requirements, and guarantees the availability of each course. Any student that deviates from this plan is responsible for designing a plan with the assistance from an advisor that satisfies prerequisites and course availability. The 2004-5 curriculum has a 141 credit hour graduation requirement requires the student to average approximately 18 credits per semester. The 2005-6 curriculum has a 127 credit hour graduation requirement to average approximately 15-16 credits per semester. Participation in the Cooperative Education or transfer to Clemson is a deviation from this plan.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has a Student Services Coordinator, Janet Bean, Room 102-B, Riggs Hall, an Academic Counselor for Electrical and Computer Engineering and an Undergraduate Coordinator, Dr. John Gowdy, Room 211, Riggs Hall, who can assist you in your choice of coursework, curriculum related problems, etc. should your assigned advisor not be available to assist your needs or answer particular questions. The student is solely responsible for ensuring that all policies are followed and that all requirements are fulfilled. The student can access his or her official record via a computer terminal. The University, not the Department, maintains the official records.