EECS Student Services
ADVISING FOR NEW STUDENTS
EECS Student Services focuses on:
What We Do?
 academic planning and assistance
 career guidance
 program and graduation
requirements
 professional program admission
 graduation verification
 general support for undergraduate
EECS students
 Dr. Shor – EECS Head Advisor
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Who Are We?
Each of us in EECS
Student Services
provides a critical role
to help you succeed in
your academic career.
Handles Exceptions to Policy
Articulates transfer coursework
 Dr. Plant – ECE MECOP Advisor
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Advises students in MECOP program
Advises struggling PRO Students
 Dr. Eggerton – PRE ECE Advisor
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Advises PRE students regarding ECE curriculum
Handles general advising issues for non-struggling students
 Roger Traylor – PRO ECE Advisor
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Advises PRO students regarding ECE curriculum
Handles general advising issues for non-struggling students
 Tyler DeAdder – EECS Advisor
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Advises struggling PRE-EECS Students
Works with students on Academic Planning
Answers questions regarding pro-school requirements
Verifies graduation requirements for graduating students
 Darlene Seltzer – Coordinator
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Answers general policy and procedure questions
Processes College of Engineering override requests
When Should
You Meet With
Us?
 Common Times to Meet With Us
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Whenever you need to.
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You have a question and can’t find the
answer
If you are struggling (& don’t even know
what questions to ask)
You can’t figure out how to ________
Whenever you make significant changes to
your academic plan
You need information regarding course
curriculum or career advise
Preliminary Graduation Audits
 How to get an appointment
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Darlene is available on a walk-in basis
You can schedule an appointment with an
advisor through the EECS Website. Must
have an ENGR account.
Things You Should Know
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Academic Standing and GPA Requirements
College of Engineering
GPA Requirements
OSU Academic Standing
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Academic Warning - If a student has an OSU term
GPA below 2.0, he/she is placed on academic warning.
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Academic Probation – If a student has an overall OSU
GPA (does not include transfer GPA) below a 2.0 and has
been here for two or more terms, that student will be
placed on academic probation.
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Academic Suspension – If a student is on academic
probation and has an OSU term GPA below 2.0, that
student will be suspended from the university.
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The minimum OSU and Pre-Core GPA required to apply
to a College of Engineering professional program
is 2.25. The Pre-Core GPA consists of a specific set of
courses. These courses are specific to each major. Due to
resource constraints students may need a higher Pre-Core
GPA than the 2.25 minimum in order to be admitted into
the professional program.
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The minimum Pro-Core GPA required to graduate
is 2.25. The Pro-Core GPA is based largely on courses
that require admission into the professional program.
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The minimum Pro-Core GPA required to stay in
good academic standing with the College of
Engineering is 2.25. More information about this policy
can be found on the Policies page of the College of
Engineering Advising website.
Grades
Withdrawing
Grade Requirements
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Technical (Required) Coursework - Students must
earn a “C” or better in required courses in order for that
course to be considered completed. These required
courses are commonly referred to as technical courses but
also include writing, communication, and ethics courses.
Student who earn a “C-” or lower in a required course
must repeat it before continuing on to the next course in
that series.
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Baccalaureate Core – Students must earn a “D-” or
better in their baccalaureate core courses. These courses
include the following requirements: Lifetime Fitness and
Lab, Biological Science and Lab, Perspectives Categories,
DPD, and Contemporary Global Issues Synthesis.
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S/U – Baccalaureate core courses can be taken S/U.
Technical (required) coursework cannot be taken S/U.
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Students who drop a course after the 2nd week will have a
W on their transcripts indicating a withdrawal from the
class. There are specific withdraw deadlines. Students
should be aware of these deadlines.
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Always talk to your instructor before withdrawing from a
course. You may be doing better than you think.
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You might want to consider withdrawing from a course
based on the following circumstances:
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how you are doing in the course
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overall workload & if withdrawing from one course
will make it possible to do well overall in the others
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financial aid (complete 36 credits over F, W, Sp
terms; or petition)
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scholarships & other sources of support
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preparation for PRO/MECOP/Graduation
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International students and intercollegiate athletes should
check with the respective offices for specific rules and
restrictions before withdrawing below 12 credits.
The Advising Process
PLANS FOR SUCCESS
How to Get
Your PIN
In order to register for
Fall, Winter and Spring
terms you must receive
a registration PIN.
Summer registration
does not require a
registration PIN.
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All College of Engineering students are issued a new registration PIN for each term
except summer registration.
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All EECS students are required to have an updated academic plan in their file in
order to get their registration PIN.
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During winter and spring terms, students who are making satisfactory progress
toward their degree and have an updated academic plan in their student file will
receive their registration PIN by email. This will be sent only to the student’s ONID
email account.
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Satisfactory progress is defined as passing all required courses the previous term
and being in good academic standing with OSU and the College of Engineering.
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Students not making satisfactory progress must update their academic plan and
meet with their assigned advisor in order to receive their registration PIN.
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All EECS students must submit an updated academic plan to the EECS Student
Services office (KEC 1148) during each fall term in order to receive their winter
registration PIN. Students in CS 160 or ECE 111 will complete their plan as part of a
class assignment and will submit their plan in class. Reviewed plans along with
registration PINs will be returned to students after they attend one of the EECS
career advising presentations.
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Advising appointments are scheduled through the EECS Student Services website.
Students must have an ENGR account to schedule an appointment through the
website.
4 Year Sample Plans
What is it?
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A 4-Year Sample Plan is designed to show you the order
in which we suggest that you take certain courses.
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It is helpful to refer to a 4-Year Sample Plan when
completing an academic plan.
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A Sample Plan contains a description of the option or
track, employment opportunities, course requirements,
and electives. It also outlines when students should plan
on taking courses.
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There is a sample plan for each of the CS options and ECE
tracks.
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Each Sample Plan contains a non-MECOP and MECOP
plan.
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Sample plans are located on the Frequently Used Forms
page of the EECS Student Services Website.
Sample plan layout
Academic Plans
What is it?
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An Academic Plan is your personal two-year course
schedule designed to help you think in advance about
when you will take courses. It includes information
about:
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Courses required for degree completion
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Prerequisites of each course
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Number of credits of each course
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Courses completed “check box”
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Terms courses are offered
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Courses being taken later “check box”
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A total credit load for each term
Academic Plan layout
Academic Plans
When to Submit a Plan
Why are they Important?
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They are tools to help you take ownership of your own
academic planning.
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Help you think about how you want to arrange your
courses.
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Give you the tools needed to make course planning
decisions.
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Help ensure that you do not miss an important course.
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Give you and your advisor a common format to use when
meeting for advising.
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Academic Plans are located on the Frequently Used
Forms page of the EECS Student Services Website.
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Whenever you make significant changes to your plan.
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All students must submit an updated academic plan every
Fall term.
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You must have an updated academic plan in your student
file in order to get your registration PIN.
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Bring your academic plan with you to your advising
appointment.
Completing Your Academic
Plan
ACADEMIC PLANS ARE LOCATED ON THE
EECS STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE
Important Tips
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Make sure you are completing the academic plan for your major/option/track.
Double check course prerequisites. Course prerequisites are listed in RED
Follow the steps as outlined in this presentation
Schedule your Bac core courses last. Use these courses to fill in where needed
WR 121 is Alpha Sectioned. The term you take this course is based on the first letter of
your last name.
Use a sample plan as a guide. Feel free to make changes based on your personal
needs.
A typical course load for a full time student is 15 credits per term (excluding summer)
Submit one copy and save a copy of your academic plan
Use the following chart as a quick reference when scheduling technical courses (i.e.
MTH, PH, ENGR, ECE, CS, etc.).
If your OSU GPA is
Schedule this many Technical Courses per term
Below 2.50
No more than 2
2.50-2.99
No more than 3
3.00 or above
No more than 4
The Steps
 Step 1 – Name and OSU ID
 Step 2 – Fill in “Done” Column
 Step 3 – Fill in Term Information
 Step 4 – Add Major Courses
 Step 5 – Add Additional Courses
 Step 6 – Fill in “Later” Column
 Step 7 – Double Check
 Step 8 – Save and Print
Step 1 - Enter Name and OSU ID#
Step 2 - Fill in Done Column
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Enter an X in the “Done” column for all courses already completed.
If currently enrolled in a course in a term not listed on the plan (e.g. Summer 2009 for this
plan) enter an R in the done column.
Step 3 - Fill in Term Information
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Start from the top and work your way down
Grayed out boxes mean the course is not offered that term
Put the number of credits for the course in the box corresponding to the term you plan on
taking the course
Pay attention to the Pre-Requisites listed in RED
Step 4 - Add Major Courses
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ECE students: use the pull down menu on the ECE Academic Plan to select a track
Enter in additional coursework for your major/option/track (CS Electives, ECE 4XX, Track
Courses, BA Minor, etc.)
Step 5 - Add Additional Courses
Use the bottom (or back) of the sheet to add additional courses not listed on the academic
plan. These courses are usually not part of your major or option requirements. (i.e. ALS,
Foreign Language, NS, MS, PAC, optional minor)
 These credits will automatically be added to your total number of credits for the term.
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Step 6 - Fill in Later Column
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Put an X in the “Later” column for each course that is neither marked off in the “Done”
column nor scheduled in one of the terms
Step 7 - Double Check
 That your name and OSU ID number are correct
 That each course on the academic plan is accounted for (done,
scheduled, or marked to take later)
 That you will have met the prerequisites for each course when
you take it
 That WR 121 is in the correct “Alpha” term
 That the total number of credits for each term is appropriate.
[Remember, a normal load during the academic year is 15
credits for well-qualified students.]
Step 8 - Save and Print
 Save your academic plan
 Print your academic plan (1 page
double sided)
Why Do We Do Advising This
Way?
New Track - Sustainability and
Renewable Energy
THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY DEGREE
TRACK ADDRESSES GLOBAL TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES
BALANCING SOCIETAL NEEDS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND
ECONOMIC TRADEOFFS. TOPICS ADDRESSED INCLUDE
ENERGY CONSERVATION THROUGH MORE EFFICIENT
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INTELLIGENT ENERGY
MANAGEMENT THROUGH SMART GRID APPROACHES, AND
RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDING SOLAR PV, WIND,
AND WAVE FOR ENERGY GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION .
THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TRACK
REQUIRES DEMONSTRATION OF LEADERSHIP THROUGH
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
THAT THIS TAKE PLACE AS PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE.