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Advising

The Academic Advising Center for the School of Polytechnic Studies is available to assist students in the multi-faceted process of academic advising. This Advising Center is the central point of contact for information and advice about the School of Polytechnic Studies' academic programs and its advising policies and procedures.

How to Contact Us

Office: 118 Polytechnic Building

Hours: Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (fall and spring semesters)
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (summer semester)

Phone: (573) 651-5930:

Amanda Eller, Coordinator of Special Programs & Services, (573) 986-6746, aeller@semo.edu
Courtney Lawson, Academic Advisor, (573) 986-6876, clawson@semo.edu

E-mail: polytech@semo.edu - for general information

Mailing address:
Southeast Missouri State University
School of Polytechnic Studies, MS 6800
One University Plaza
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Career Advising

Kathy Jarvis, Career Advisor, kjarvis@semo.edu

Office: 120 Polytechnic Building

Hours: Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (573) 651-5106

“Plan in the beginning with the end in mind” Academic and Career Advising starts with you—the student! It is important that you understand the academic and career advising process so you will not be behind in your academic career. As a student, you are responsible for yourself and your academic and career goals. Advising Responsibilities of the Student:

Have ALL educational records and transcripts sent to the University
Make an appointment each semester with advisor to discuss academic progress (preferably before your priority registration date). If you are not sure about your priority registration date, you can check the dates in the Schedule of Classes newspaper or online at http://www.semo.edu/registrar/priority.htm
Pick up Schedule of Classes newspaper or view course selections on the “Look up Classes” feature on the student portal
Review your degree audit on your student portal to see what requirements you still need to take
Come to the advising appointment prepared with a list of possible courses
Complete the enrollment process by enrolling through the portal on your priority registration date
Become familiar with available campus resources and academic policies, procedures and requirements—as a student—this is your responsibility!

Advising/Enrollment Schedule (Mark your calendar!)

Fall semester – to prepare for spring enrollment

October (or earlier) - make your advising appointment
End of October/early November – priority enrollment begins

Spring semester – to prepare for fall enrollment

March (or earlier) - make your advising appointment
Beginning of April – priority enrollment begins

Summer semester**

Mid-February - priority enrollment begins

**Advising for summer and fall may be done in the same advising appointment.

Graduate students in the MS in Industrial Management should see the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology for advisement.