Advising Center
Lyles College of Engineering Advising Center
It is the mission of the Lyles College of Engineering Advising Center to provide guidance to ensure that students are well informed, prepared to achieve their full academic potential, and have access to supplemental advising and academic support, with a special emphasis on freshman, sophomore, and incoming transfer students. We strive to collaborate and partner with Engineering Faculty Advisors, as well as administration and staff, for the student’s academic success, within the College.
The Advising Center provides support to students with:
- General Education Requirements
- Class recommendations and registration
- Roadmaps & course planning
- Understanding and assisting with My Degree Plans & Degree Progress Reports (DPR)
- Assistance with filing petitions and forms
- Probation & Disqualification
- Understanding University Policies & Procedures
- Referrals to other campus resources
Learn more about Academic Advising in the Lyles College of Engineering and meet our Advising Team.
The LCOE Advising Center offers both in-person and virtual services. We are committed to supporting you and meeting your advising needs.
Reasons to meet with us for an appointment:
- Create a graduation plan (MDP)
- Update a previous graduation plan (MDP)
- Clear Academic Probation Reg Hold
- Academic/Personal Support
- Change of Major/Minor Exploration
The LCOE Advising Center offers Drop–in Advising every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. conducted via Zoom and In-Person during the Fall and Spring Semesters.
We will have a modified schedule for the month of November 2024 to assist students with Spring 2025 registration:
Please Note: Drop-in Advising is limited to 10-15 minutes per student and held on a first-come, first-serve basis and wait times may vary. We appreciate your patience in advance. Before joining the Zoom session, make sure you have access to a computer with an enabled microphone.
Once we reach the maximum capacity of students, we will LOCK the Zoom meeting. Please try logging back in for the following drop-ins time frame, or within 20-30 minutes.
Reasons to meet with us for Drop-in Advising:
- Graduation checks
- Class registration questions
- Academic/Personal Support
- Any other quick questions
Please use link below to meet with an Academic Counselor:
Join our Virtual Drop-in Advising
Please Note: Advising Holds may have different requirements per college. This provides instructions for students in the Lyles College of Engineering.
| Hold | Description | How to Clear the Hold |
|---|---|---|
| LCOE Hold | All First-Time-Freshmen (FTF) students will have a “LCOE Hold” on their student portal. This hold is to prevent students from dropping their ENGR 1, CM 1, or ARCH 1 course that must be taken their first semester. | The hold will be removed after the 20th day of instruction (Census date). If you are hoping to switch majors outside of the Lyles College of Engineering (LCOE), please meet with an advisor. |
| 2nd Semester Freshman Advising Hold | All freshmen are required to have an academic advising session in spring before registering for their fall classes. | After the 20th day of instruction a registration hold will be placed on your student center as a reminder to meet with your assigned Faculty Advisor. |
| 1st Semester Transfer Hold | All transfer students are required to have an academic advising session during their first semester in order to register for the following semester. | After the 20th day of instruction, a registration hold will be placed on your student center as a reminder to meet with your assigned Faculty Advisor. |
| Academic Probation Reg Hold | Undergraduate students whose GPA falls below a 2.0 will be required to have academic advising to discuss the requirements needed to maintain enrollment at Fresno State. | A hold will be placed on the student center as a reminder to complete the required advising. Please contact the LCOE Advising Center to schedule an appointment. |
| ASC Probation Hold (Academic Success Coaching) | First-time freshman students (0-29 units earned) admitted Fall 2021 and Fall 2022 cohort who have been placed on Probation will need to meet with Academic Success Coaching. | The Academic Success Coaching staff will reach out and provide information on how to fulfill this requirement. |
| Mandatory Advising Hold | ALL STUDENTS must meet with their advisor before completing 60 units. | After completing 60 units you will see a registration block indicator ("MA") and will not be able to register for classes until you visit your assigned Faculty Advisor for advising. |
| Advising Hold (Department) |
Advising is mandatory in the Lyles College of Engineering. A registration hold will be placed on students who fail to see their advisor at least once per academic year. | A hold will be placed on the student center as a reminder to meet with their assigned Faculty Advisor. |
| Super Senior Hold | Students who have earned over 130 units may have this hold. | A hold will be placed on the student center as a reminder to meet with their assigned Faculty Advisor. |
| Immunization Requirement | Starting Spring 2022 all incoming students will need to submit proof of immunizations and a TB Screening Questionnaire in accordance with CSU Executive Order 803. | A hold will be placed on your student center and you will not be able to register for your second semester classes. If you have any questions, contact the Student Health and Counseling Center at (559) 278-2734. |
| Violence Awareness Training | All students enrolled in courses at Fresno State are required to take Title IX online training every academic year. | Failure to complete the training by the deadline will result in a hold on your student
account and access to your student portal will be blocked. Click here to complete the training. |
| Financial Obligation Hold | You have an outstanding balance on your account. | If you have any questions regarding your account, call Student Accounts at (559) 278-2876. |
Admitted Students:
Congratulations on your admission to Fresno State! We hope you accept your admissions offer and join the Lyles College of Engineering!
As required for all incoming students, you must register for and attend Dog Days Orientation before registering for courses. During this orientation you will be attending various presentations and receive academic/major advising.
We will be offering Virtual Pre-Dog Days Workshops where we will go over important information to help you prepare for dog Days and answer other questions you may. They will be held on June 3rd and 5th from 12:00-1:00pm and 4:00-5:00pm. Visit the Dog Days website for the calendar and zoom details. We ask students to not request appointments before they attend Dog Days; we will be providing further information during our presentation during Dog Days.
For any questions about your admission status or document submissions please contact the Admissions Office.
Prospective Students:
We are excited that you are interested in Fresno State and being part of the Lyles College of Engineering! We welcome you to visit our college to learn more about our programs, talk to our faculty, students and staff, and tour our facilities.
For more information, please contact our Student Recruitment Coordinator:
Richard Partida
Recruitment Counselor
559.278.5822
Email
Schedule an Appointment
For information about Admission Requirements and Application Deadlines please visit the Admissions and Recruitment website.
Additional Information:
First-Time Freshman Applicants
First-Time Transfer Applicants
Returning Students
ALEKS Test
Students may place into an appropriate MATH course using the ALEKS Placement Test
Change of Major
I am interested in changing my major into/out of/or within the Lyles College and would like to know more about the process
Academic Probation
Learn more about your Academic Standing, Probation/Disqualification and Student's Academic Expectations
Upcoming Deadlines
Stay informed about upcoming events and/or deadlines.
Degree Application
I am expecting to complete all degree requirements and apply for graduation.
Contact Us
Location
Engineering East Room 243
Mailing Address
2320 E. San Ramon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93740
Phone
559.278.1076