Undergraduates: Academic Planning

If you would like to talk with us about the AEM program, please feel free to stop by the office at 107 Akerman Hall or contact Professor Yohannes Ketema, the Director of Undergraduate Studies, at aem-dugs@umn.edu.

You can find information about year-specific course planning and more in the undergraduate handbook. 

Academic Advising

Lower Division (Freshmen/Sophomores)

Until you are accepted to the BAEM program, you will work with your CSE Academic Adviser  for help with course planning and other general questions such as study abroad, leave of absence, etc. 

Upper Division (Juniors/Seniors)

Once admitted to the BAEM program, you will be assigned a departmental academic adviser and a faculty adviser in addition to your CSE adviser. Your AEM departmental and faculty adviser assignments are listed in SRS. Their roles are as follows. 

Departmental Adviser

  • Ensures that you are taking the appropriate courses each semester.
  • Reviews your one-year plan, submitted annually (see below) and either approves it or recommends changes.

Faculty Adviser

  • Your faculty adviser will meet with you once a year to discuss your overall progress in the program.
  • Provides guidance on technical electives, minors, career paths, minors, internships and co-ops, and other academic or professional concerns.

CSE Adviser

  • Your CSE adviser will continue to be your main resource for general information and questions about non-AEM related issues including liberal education, study abroad, University policies, etc. Follow this link to make an appointment with your CSE advisor.

The Advising Process

You will receive reminders each spring  to complete the following steps:

  1. Submit a one-year plan.
  2. Meet with your faculty adviser.
  3. Once your one-year plan has been approved and you have met with your faculty adviser, your DS hold will be removed and you will be able to register for classes.

Submitting the One-Year Plan

The one-year plan is a list of classes that you will take in the following academic year. You submit the one-year plan on the SRS.  In filling out your one-year plan, you should consult the course planning guides in the Undergraduate Handbook.

Meeting with your Academic Adviser

Schedule your advising appointment using Google Calendar. Come prepared to discuss your one-year plan and any questions or concerns you may have.

The College of Science and Engineering and AEM regularly send news and important information to you via email, so make sure to check your inbox regularly.