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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Grainger College of Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Step 1: Make a plan of your own.
Step 2: See your assigned advisor and check your plan with them.
Step 3: If you still need advice, email your plan to the Chief Advisor.
Step 4: If that seems unsatisfactory, make an appointment to see the Chief Advisor.

Step 1: Visit the site above to see a recent grad check.
Step 2: Make a plan of your own.
Step 3: If you are unsure you may email your plan to the Chief Advisor for verification.

Step 1: Visit Engineering Career Services.
Step 2: Make a plan of your own.
Step 3: Check your plan with the Chief Advisor.

Step 1: Visit the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office.
Step 2: Make a plan of your own.
Step 3: Check your plan with the Chief Advisor.

See the requirements for MatSE students pursuing a business minor.

Step 1: Visit your assigned advisor.
Step 2: Attend career fairs; register with Engineering Career Services.
Step 3: If you still need help, see the Chief Advisor.

Step 1: Speak with your assigned advisor.
Step 2: If you want more help, see the Chief Advisor.

See the Chief Advisor.

Step 1: Make sure your transcript has been sent to the Records office.
Step 2: Wait at least one month for the record to be entered.
Step 3: Check your online grad check.
Step 4: If unsure, send an email to the Chief Advisor.

Engineering Advising

The Undergraduate Programs Office is where you find Academic Advisors for any undergraduate student matters or to "see a dean"

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Engineering Tutoring Center (CARE)

enhances the learning experience for all undergraduate engineering students through academic support, enhancing collaborative learning opportunities, and providing positive influence through peer mentoring.

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UI Self-Service

Key student, research, business, and administrative systems used throughout the University of Illinois System

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Undergraduate Programs Contact Information

Kimberly Anderson
MatSE Undergraduate Programs Office
201 MSEB
1304 W. Green St.
Urbana, IL 61801

(217) 333-1441
ksander@illinois.edu