Academic Advising

Mission Statement

Mechanical Engineering’s professional advisors are:

• Interested in the academic, personal, and professional development of their advisees
• Knowledgeable about University, College, and departmental policies and procedures
• Advocates for their advisees, the department, the College, and the University
  

Our Academic Advisors will help you with:

• Navigating university, college, and departmental systems
• Identifying university resources
• Understanding program requirements
• Planning your courses
• Finding solutions to academic problems
• Making academic decisions
• Course registration
• Personal concerns
• Transferring courses from other institutions

Our Academic Advisors encourage their advisees to:

• Be serious about their studies and learning
• Be responsible and accountable for their decisions and actions
• Be knowledgeable about Iowa State policies and procedures and the graduation requirements for the Mechanical Engineering program
• Be conscientious about integrating degree requirements with out-of-class, leadership, and career opportunities