At the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, we’re committed to providing accessible, consistent, and accurate academic advising to all students, no matter their major. Our team of professional advisors is continually exploring new strategies to support the success of our Gator Engineers and the broader UF community.
Advising for First-Year Students
As a first-year engineering student, you’ll be assigned an Academic Advisor who specializes in working with first-year students. This advisor will help you:
- Plan your course schedule
- Understand degree requirements
- Explore career and academic opportunities
- Set and work toward personal and professional goals
Required: Engineering students must meet with their advisor at least once per semester.
Your registration hold will be removed once you’ve met with your advisor and completed all advising requirements.
How to Stay on Track
To make the advising process simple and smooth, follow these steps:
- Check your GatorMail regularly. You’ll receive updates from your advisor, including notifications about registration holds.
- Complete the Academic Planning assignments in your First-Year Engineering Canvas Course.
- Don’t wait until the last minute! Stay ahead of deadlines.
- Check your registration time in One.UF portal. Registration opens based on your appointment window and remains open through Drop/Add at the start of the next term.
Canvas Course
All first-year engineering students are automatically enrolled in a Canvas course designed to support their academic journey.
This course includes:
- Academic planning tools
- Announcements and reminders
- Helpful links and advising resources
- Direct access to your assigned advisor
Additional Resources
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