College of Engineering

Welcome to the Engineering Advising Office

Engineering Majors as Freshmen and Pre-Engineering students (classes prior to Math 170) should see an advisor in the Engineering Advising Office. You can meet with a peer advisor or professional advisor to review degree requirements.

Phone: 208.426.2688   AdviseENGR@boisestate.edu

Our Location:
Engineering Building, Room 101
1375 University Drive (corner of University & Manitou)

How do I contact an advisor? You can schedule an appointment online.

For General Advising Questions – Select an advising appointment time ONLINE.

• Major                       Advisors
• Civil Engineering: Peer Advisors or Lynn Olson
• Computer Science:  Peer Advisors or Diana Garza
• Construction Management: Peer Advisors or Diana Garza
• Electrical & Computer Engineering: Peer Advisors or Diana Garza
• Materials Science & Engineering: Peer Advisors or Lynn Olson
• Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering: Peer Advisors or Lynn Olson
• Undecided Engineering: Peer Advisors or Lynn Olson

Undecided Students: If you are not sure which undergraduate engineering major to choose, your interim advisor will be Diana Garza, Academic Advising Coordinator, Engineering Advising Office. You can make an appointment to see Diana by selecting an appointment time.

If you already chose an engineering or a related field as your major, please refer to the following list of majors and click on the appropriate link to get specific advising information:

Faculty Advisors

Once you have progressed in your coursework to Sophmore level classes you will be assigned a faculty advisor.

To get specific advising information:

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Construction Management
• Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Materials Science & Engineering
• Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering

Preparing for an Advising Appointment (with Faculty or the Advising Staff)

1. Run a Copy of your Academic Advisement Report from broncoweb.
2. Add classes to your planner.
3. Assign classes to the semester you plan to enroll.
4. Prepare questions before your advising session.
5. Arriving prepared will help you get the most out of your appointment time.

Tips for making the most of your undergraduate academic and career advising

• Find an advisor early in your academic career
• Arrange regular meetings and make appointments in advance when possible
• Prepare for your appointments/meetings by reading materials and formulating questions in advance
• Be honest about your circumstances and your skills
• Discuss your academic and career progress openly
• Be realistic about your academic choices and goals
• Make a genuine effort to learn the information provided by your advisor
• Accept responsibility for your educational, career and personal choices