Effective June 8, 2022 the Computer Engineering Program has merged with the Department of Electrical Engineering to form the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). This website will no longer be updated so for current information please go to the new ECE website.

CpE Undergraduate Advising

NOTE: this page is for Computer Engineering (CpE) Undergraduate Advising only

 

For CpE BS Advising 

  • Advising will be conducted via Zoom (see  #1 below)

For CpE BS-MS Advising 

For CpE Graduate (MS) Advising

For Computer Science (CS) Advising

1. How to schedule an appointment with advisors?

CpE Undergraduate Advising only

Undergraduate Advising 

Regular Advising:

No walk in hours, an appointment is required
Dr. Faller's email address is jfaller@fullerton.edu
  • Good Academic Standing? - Please schedule an advising session hereOpens in new window
    • Advising session appointments must be made through TitanNet
    • 20 minute sessions
  • On Probation? - Please email Dr. Faller as noted above to schedule an appointment.
  • Availability:
    • TBD
    • Zoom link will be emailed to you
    • If these times don't work for you, please email Dr. Faller directly.

Please Keep in Mind:

  • Your future appointments may be declined if you do not show up after making an appointment
  • Only make one appointment
    • Appointments are limited and, when you make multiple appointments, you remove a space(s) someone else could have used
  • If you can't make a scheduled appointment, you must cancel/reschedule
    • Minimum notice required for canceling/rescheduling an appointment is 24 hours
  • If you are having trouble with TitanNET, please email Dr. Faller indicating the type (i.e., good standing or probation), date, and time of the desired appointment

2. How should I plan my studies?

This is an editable flowchartPDF File Opens in new window  for you to use. Please use it to draft a study plan before meeting with an advisor if you need to discuss your study plan. Please see this YouTube videoOpens in new window  for instructions on using this flowchart.

NOTE: the advising session is all digital. Do not bring paper copies. Computers will be available for you to use during the session.

3. Where are the advising sessions held?

Group Sessions - Zoom

Individual Sessions (students on academic probation only) - Zoom

4. What is advising and what is the requirement?

Academic advising is an opportunity to review your progress toward your degree.

Undergraduate students are required to meet with an advisor once a year. If this requirement is not met, an administrative hold will be placed on your records automatically, and you won’t be able to register for classes.

5. Who should I meet for advising? 

For Freshmen and Sophomores -   ECS Student Success CenterOpens in new window

For Juniors and Seniors in  good standing - Group advising with a CpE advisor

For Juniors and Seniors on academic probation - Individual advising with a CpE advisor

NOTES

  • For Freshmen and Sophomores, meeting with a staff member at ECS Student Success Center counts toward the once per year advising requirement.
  • For Juniors and Seniors, meeting with a staff member at ECS Student Success Center does NOT count toward the once per year advising requirement.
  • For Juniors and Seniors, meeting with the CpE program counts toward the once per year advising requirement.
  • Staff members at ECS Student Success Center may refer you to the CpE program after your meeting with them if it is necessary for your case.

6. How to contact advisors?

If you contact advisors via email, make sure you include your   CWID.

To contact   ECS Student Success CenterOpens in new window   for advising.

To contact the   CpE program   for advising questions.

7. How to cancel or reschedule your advising appointments? 

For appointments made with ECS Student Success Center, contact them directly for cancellation and rescheduling.

For appointments made with the CpE program:

  • To cancel an appointment,   use the appointment appOpens in new window . Cancellation is only allowed if it is at least 24 hours before the start of the original appointment.
  • To reschedule an appointment,   use the appointment appOpens in new window . Rescheduling is only allowed if it is at least 24 hours before the start of the original appointment.

8. Which tech electives should I take?

See here for info on tech electives.

9. What is my registration date?

 See here for the registration calendarOpens in new window .

11. What is the repeat policy?

See here for information on repeat policyOpens in new window .

12. How do I apply for graduation (grad check)?

See here for information on applying for graduationOpens in new window .

13. International Student Study Plans and Extension Letters

Students requesting a study plan and/or SACM extension will need to follow-up with the ECS International Student Advisor

14. Students on Academic Notice (formerly called Academic Probation)

Please see the ECS Students on Academic NoticeOpens in new window page.

15. Interested in declaring a minor?

Please see the Registrations and Records - Minor/Major Change FormOpens in new window website.

Many of our students are interested in getting a CS minor. For information on a CS minor, please see the CS handbookOpens in new window .

16. Any other questions?

Please contact the Computer Engineering office at cpenprogram@fullerton.edu