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Academic Advising Blog

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Academic planning, Policies and forms, Registration

Permission numbers and course access

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How and when to request permission numbers from CSE academic departments.

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Academic planning, Academic resources, Policies and forms, Registration

Should I use my one-time-only late withdrawal?

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Choosing to withdraw from a course can be a difficult decision to make.

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Academic planning, Academic resources, Registration

Finding courses that fulfill liberal education requirements

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Wondering how you find classes that fulfill your remaining liberal education requirements?

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Academic planning, Academic resources, Policies and forms, Registration

Preparing for Registration

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Registration is coming up quickly! Use these tips and you'll feel confident as you get ready to plan your courses.

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Academic planning, Academic resources, Major and career exploration

Parallel planning: What is it and why is it important?

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While most CSE students get into their first-choice major, it is helpful to identify a back-up plan or a “parallel plan” should you change your mind or if you are not able to get into your first-choice major.

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Academic planning, Policies and forms

Who removes my advising hold?

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Registration comes up very quickly in a semester! You likely have a hold on your record that will prevent you from enrolling in courses for next semester. It's important to know what type of hold you have, as well as the steps you need to take to have it removed.

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Academic planning, Policies and forms

Graduating this semester? Make sure to check your APAS!

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If you are expecting to graduate at the end of this semester now is the time to review your APAS report. Your CSE academic advising team has compiled a list of some of the most common reasons degrees do not get awarded, and the steps you can take to address these issues.

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Academic planning, Registration

Departmental advising: Advising for upper division major requirements

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Once admitted to your major, you will work more closely with a professional staff member and/or faculty member within your major department who is known as a departmental or major advisor. In this blog post, we will break down how to connect with a departmental advisor and what areas they often assist students with.

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Academic planning, Academic resources, Policies and forms, Registration

What to know before registering for summer classes

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Thinking about taking summer courses? A summer course can be a great way to stay in the academic mindset, get ahead, catch-up, or study subjects you do not have time to explore during the regular academic year. However, there are important things to keep in mind should you choose to register for a summer course.

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Academic planning, Academic resources

Spring 2026 CSE college academic advising drop-in hours

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Drop-in advising can be a great way to connect with a CSE college academic advisor for a quick or time sensitive question. Check out our frequently asked questions for how to access drop-ins, when to use them, and more!