We are pleased to offer advising services conveniently in person or virtually, whichever fits your needs.
CECS Office of Advising and Academic Success
Your CECS advisors are partners in your academic success, and are here to help guide you through the curriculum requirements, academic policies, and campus resources. We look forward to working with you!
We Are Available In Person and Virtually
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 include your full name and UMID in your email message, and please send your message from your UMICH email address if you are a current student. This information will help your advisor respond as soon as possible.
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.
Students who do not have access to the portal 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.
How to Reach Us
Our in-person services are located in the CECS Office of Advising and Academic Success, 1084 Engineering Lab Building (ELB).
Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Advising services are also available virtually during our normal business hours.
Our virtual front desk is open Monday-Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 313-593-5510
Virtual Office Hours
Have a quick question that doesn't require a 30-minute appointment? We can help!
CECS Academic Advisors hold convenient, weekly virtual office hours. Find your advisor's hours and remote office queue.
Some matters may require additional time, your advisor will be happy to help you schedule an appointment in those situations.
Peer Advising
CECS Peer Advisors are here to help you navigate your college experience and provide peer-to-peer support. Peer Advisors are upper-level CECS students who work closely with your academic advisors, and are trained to answer many of your questions!
Join Peer Advisors for drop-in office hours (in-person or virtual) at the following times:
- Mondays and Wednesdays: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Thursdays: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Fridays: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Zoom: Meeting ID 96800837410
In-Person: 1084 ELB
Meet your Peer Advisors!
Or email your Peer Advisors! [email protected]
Upcoming Peer Advising Workshop
Missed our previous workshops? Find resources prepared by the Peer Advisors here:
Advising for New Students
Incoming freshmen, as well as transfer students who have not completed Calculus II (MATH 116), are assigned a CECS advisor housed in the START Advising Office.
Advising Appointment Tips
We expect that you do some research.
- Look up who your assigned advisor is
- Review your program requirements and develop a graduation plan (be proactive, think ahead!)
- Be prepared with a list of questions
- Have note-taking materials ready
- Learn how to use Zoom if your meeting is virtual
We expect that you stay engaged.
- Participate in the advising process, it's a two-way street. We're here to help point you in the right direction, but first we need to know your academic and career goals.
- Write notes for things you will need later
- Ask questions when you don't understand
We expect that you review your notes.
- 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
We expect that you are proactive.
- Check to see when your registration date is and schedule an appointment well in advance
- If you have an advising hold on your account you are expected to meet with your advisor before registering for courses
We expect that you take ownership of your degree.
- Email your advisor to check in and make sure you know your remaining requirements
- If you haven't done a formal degree audit your advisor will send you instructions along with the link to apply for graduation
If you are more than 10 minutes late we will ask you to reschedule your appointment.
Advising and Academic Success
Phone:
313-593-5510
Fax:
313-593-9967
Office Hours
Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday:
Closed