ChBE Academic Advising Syllabus

Major Advisors:

General Advising and Academic Remediation
Adrienne Hillman (Last names A – L)
E-mail: adrienne.hillman@chbe.gatech.edu
Phone: 404-894-8469 Office location: 1208 Ford ES&T Building

Ellen Murkison (Last names M – Z)
E-mail: ellen.murkison@chbe.gatech.edu
Phone: 404-385-4703 Office location: 1207 Ford ES&T Building

Major Exploration and Career Advising
Dr. Victor Breedveld
E-mail: victor.breedveld@chbe.gatech.edu
Office location: 1202 Ford ES&T Building

Ami Waller-Ivanecky
E-mail: ami.ivanecky@chbe.gatech.edu
Phone: 404-894-2865 Office location: 1218 Ford ES&T Building

Appointments with major advisors can me made through Advisor Link; walk-in hours may vary.

Pre-Professional Advising (campus-wide):

Pre-Health:         Francisco Castelan prehealth@gatech.edu
Shannon Dobranski shannon.dobranski@gatech.edu

Pre-Law:              Chad Slieper chad.slieper@gatech.edu

Pre-Teaching      Susan Belmonte susan.belmonte@cetl.gatech.edu

Pre-Graduate      Susan Belmonte susan.belmonte@cetl.gatech.edu

Major Exploration      Stephanie Aluko stephanie.aluko@gatech.edu
 

Other Advising

For dedicated advising on Minors, Certificates, International Plan, Undergraduate Research, and many other areas see www.advising.gatech.edu.

Advising Statement of Purpose:

We, the SGA Committee on Academic Advising, have supplemented each school within the institute with tools to provide effective information to all students.  Advisors will not prescribe answers, but advisors will supply you with boundless knowledge so that you may make an informed decision.  We believe academic advising is a collaborative process, and ultimately, you, the student, are responsible for your educational experience.

Academic Advising Timeline throughout Student Career

Throughout your career at Georgia Tech, advising needs change and your advisors are here to help in all these phases

1st Year:
  • At FASET make sure you understand curriculum
  • Make tentative plan of classes, year by year
  • Get involved (Tech has ~400 student clubs and organizations, including AIChE)
  • Look into study abroad, internships, research opportunities, and/or co-op
  • Build a resume and attend Career Fairs
2nd Year:
  • Explore connections between your interests, strengths, and potential careers
  • Seek internships, research, study abroad, and/or co-op opportunities
  • Stay involved, choose activities that suit your interests
3rd Year:
  • Make sure you are involved in undergraduate research, internships, or co-op
  • Update resume and portfolio as needed.
  • Research career options and graduate programs
  • Talk to pre-professional advisors or faculty in your field of interest
  • Take classes necessary for graduate school, pre-professional classes
  • Take graduate exams (LSAT, GRE, MCAT, GMAT)
4th Year:
  • Make sure to finalize career/postgraduate plans
  • Fill out online degree petition
  • Apply for graduate school
  • Submit resumes, begin interviewing

Advisor – Advisee Expectations

You can expect your Advisor to:

  • Be a personal guide through college, and listen carefully to your questions and concerns
  • Understand GT degree requirements and effectively communicate them
  • Assist you in making course selections and long-term plans
  • Be a point source for resources and referrals (work, opportunities abroad, tutoring, etc)

Your Advisor expects you to:

  • Make appointments or cancel/reschedule in a timely manner (via Advisor Link https://advisor.gatech.edu)
  • Come prepared with knowledge of classes to take, questions to ask, and topics to discuss
  • Research programs and opportunities in advance
  • Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions

Typical Annual Advising Calendar

 You can visit your advisor anytime during the year with questions, but below are some key advising-related events throughout the academic year.

When* What
August
  • Time Tickets for Phase II Registration for Fall Classes Available
  • Phase II Registration for Fall Classes Begins
  • (End of First Week) Last Day to Register for Class or Drop without “W”
  • End of Online Application for Graduation window for Fall semester
September
  • Career Fair
October
  • Progress Reports
  • Individual class withdrawal deadline
  • Grade Substitution deadline
  • Grade Mode deadline
  • Study Abroad Fair
  • Time Tickets for Phase I Registration for Spring Classes Available
November
  • Phase I Registration for Spring Classes Begins
December
  • Final Exams
  • Last day of fall classes
  • Fall Commencement
January
  • Time Tickets for Phase II Registration for Spring Classes Available
  • Phase II Registration for Spring Classes Begins
  • First day of spring classes
  • (End of First Week) Last Day to Register for Class or Drop without “W”
  • End of Online Application for Graduation window for Spring semester
  • Internship Fair
February
  • Progress Reports
March
  • Individual class withdrawal deadline
  • Grade substitution deadline
  • Grade mode deadline
  • Time Tickets for Phase I Registration for Summer and Fall Classes Available
  • Phase I Registration for Summer and Fall Classes Begins
April
  • Final exams
  • Last day of Spring Classes
May
  • Spring Commencement
  • (End of First Week)Last Day to Register for Class or Drop without “W”
  • End of Online Application for Graduation window for Summer semester
  • Withdrawal deadline for Short Summer Session
June
  • Withdrawal deadline for Full Summer Session
July
  • Withdrawal deadline  for Late Summer Session
  • Final exams

* Check the Registrar’s Calendar for specific dates in a given year: (http://www.registrar.gatech.edu/home/calendar.php).