Academic Advising

The Kate Gleason College of Engineering Academic Advising Team is comprised of a team of professional advisors who actively partner with undergraduate students as part of the comprehensive support network available to them at RIT. Utilizing a holistic approach, advisors help students develop both realistic academic and personal goals. In addition to required meetings, students are encouraged to meet and collaborate with their advisor regularly in an effort to achieve success in a safe and supportive environment.

Academic advisors serve as the first point of contact for academic related support regarding understanding degree requirements, course registration, and for appropriate referrals to support services and resources on campus. Students are also assigned a faculty advisor within their home department who is a valuable resource for advice about their career interest areas and professional development within their major. 

Assistant Dean of Student Services

Amy Neufeglise

Assistant Dean for Student Services

Dean’s Office

Kate Gleason College of Engineering

KGCOE Honors Advocate

alpiao@rit.edu

585-475-2971

Each student is assigned a faculty adviser within their first or second year. These advisors work in coordinating with academic advisors and focus on the following objectives:

• Provide program- or discipline-specific guidance and support, as well as advising relevant to career growth, each respective professional field, and specialized aspects of academic program curriculum as needed.
• Provide students with perspectives on research opportunities and work environment(s).
• Collaborate and share curricular and student information with professional advisors to ensure seamless support of students.
• Partner with academic advisors around student issues related to RIT policies and the implications of non-academic factors/decisions/influences on specific students.

Your adviser is available during office hours, which are set at the beginning of each semester. You may also call or e-mail your adviser to make an appointment to meet at a mutually convenient time. See your adviser before registering for courses to be sure you are on the right track. If you experience any problems related to your course work, remember that the best time to see your adviser is before problems get too big so that you have time to understand the options available to you and you can make a well-thought out decision on a course of action to solve any issues that arise.