Undergraduate Advising and Academic Success

Advisors are able to answer questions you have regarding registration holds, class selection for the upcoming semesters, and many other questions through email. If your questions cannot be answered through email, your advisor may suggest scheduling an advising appointment.

Please follow these tips that will help your advisor to respond as quickly as possible:

• Include your full name and UMID in your email message.
• Please send your message from your UMICH email address if you are a current student.
• Please draft your email in a professional manner and clearly articulate your questions. Emailing your advisor is very different than texting your friends.
• Please note that including “URGENT” in your title or sending multiple messages will not yield a priority response. Emails are answered in the order they are received. 

Email: [email protected]

In person and virtual appointments are available, and can be scheduled through your student portal, My UM-Dearborn for current students.  After signing in, please click the 'Schedule An Appointment' button. 

If you do not have access to the portal, you can call or email us to schedule an appointment.

Our website contains a lot of very useful, important information.  It's possible the information you are looking for is right here!  Please be sure to review our website for information on curriculum requirements, policies and procedures, important forms, and much more.

Did you know CECS Advising now has a Canvas site? Click and enroll to find your advising information where you find your courses! You will find streamlined information located in one place, an interactive experience meant to guide you through your semester.

We encourage you to be proactive as you plan your academic journey.

• Check to see when your registration date is and schedule an appointment well in advance to ensure your timely registration.
• If you have an advising hold on your account, you'll need to meet with your advisor before registering for courses.
• Advisors schedules may fill quickly during peak advising times, so you'll want to schedule your appointment early.

To get the most out of your advising appointment, please review the following tips to prepare:

• Review your program requirements and develop a graduation plan (be proactive, think ahead!). This includes reviewing your Degree Works audit and Pathway Plan prior to the appointment.
• Be prepared with a list of questions and have note-taking materials ready.
• If your appointment is virtual, please be in a safe, distraction-free location so that your appointment can be productive.

We like seeing you fully engaged in the advising process.

• Arrive On Time. If you are more than 10 minutes late we will ask you to reschedule your appointment. If you are unable to attend your appointment, please contact your advisor or use your student portal to cancel at least 24 hours in advance.
• We're here to help point you in the right direction, but first we want to learn about your academic and career goals.
• Write notes for things you will need later.
• Ask questions when you don't understand!

We recommend reviewing your notes after our meeting.

• Save a copy of your academic plan, keep it handy to refer back to when needed.
• Register for the courses planned during your appointment, don't wait until the last minute.
• If you have follow-up questions, email your advisor.

Our office is a partner in your academic success and we’re here to help. Please help us make our office a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors by displaying professional behavior.

Disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. This may include:

• Raised voices
• Profane or harassing language
• Rude or disruptive conduct

We reserve the right to report disruptive behavior per the University Non-Academic Code of Conduct, or to contact Public Safety as necessary.

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”