Academic Advising Programs
Our Office

Academic Advising Programs
530-898-5712
chicoadvisor@csuchico.edu

Monday–Friday
Phones: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Live Chat: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Lobby: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Quicklinks
Major Academic PlanResources for Faculty & Staff Advisors
"Good advising may be
the single most underestimated characteristic of a successful college experience."
– R.J. Light 

College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management


Computer Animation and Game Development (CAGD)

Department Chair: Clarke Steinback

Department Office: O'Connell 236

Department Website: https://www.csuchico.edu/cagd/

To declare a major or minor in CAGD: Contact Clarke Steinback for plan change signatures and initial advising assistance. From there, an advisor will be assigned based on option and availability.

If you are already declared in a CAGD program, contact one of the following faculty advisors as assigned in your Student Center:

  • Clarke Steinback: New students in either option; continuing Game Development students
  • Jennifer Underwood:  New students in either option; continuing Game Development students

Civil Engineering (CIVL)

Department Chair: Steffen Mehl

Department Website:https://www.csuchico.edu/ce/

To declare a major CIVL: Contact Yvonne Lydon in the CIVL Department to receive a faculty advisor assignment and coordinating signatures for the plan change from the department chair.

If you are already declared in a CIVL program, contact one of the following faculty advisors as assigned in your Student Center:

Computer Engineering (CMPE)

Department Chair: Kathleen Meehan

Department Office: O'Connell 313

Department Website:https://www.csuchico.edu/eece/

To declare a major in CMPE: Contact Jessica Daly in the EECE Department to receive a faculty advisor assignment and coordinating signatures for the plan change from the department chair.

If you are already declared CMPE, contact one of the following faculty advisors as assigned in your Student Center:

Computer Information Systems (CINS)

Department Chair: Tyson Henry

Department Office: O'Connell 215

Department Website:https://www.csuchico.edu/csci/index.shtml

Computer Information Systems Major Advisors are assigned in your Student Center. Login via the Portal to confirm your advisor.

Computer Science (CSCI)

Department Chair: Tyson Henry

Department Office: O'Connell 215

Department Website:https://www.csuchico.edu/csci/index.shtml

Computer Science Major Advisors are assigned in your Student Center. Login via the Portal to confirm your advisor. 

Concrete Industry Management (CIMT)

Program Coordinator: Seema Sehrawat

Department Office: O'Connell 230

Department Website:https://www.csuchico.edu/cim/

To declare a major in CIMT: Contact Lisa James in the CIMT Department to receive initial advising assistance, faculty advisor assignment and coordinating signatures for the plan change from the program coordinator.

If you are already declared CIMT, contact one of the following faculty advisors as assigned in your Student Center:

Construction Management (CMGT)

Department Chair: Chris Souder

Department Office: Langdon 103

Department Website:https://www.csuchico.edu/cm/index.shtml

To declare a major in CMGT: Contact the advisor assigned by alphabet (first letter of your last name) listed below. Your GPA and coursework will be reviewed for signature approval on the Advisor Signature portion of the plan change form. From there, it will be routed to the department chair for approval and signatures.

If you are already declared in CMGT: contact the advisor assigned by alphabet (first letter of your last name) listed below or found in your Student Center:

Electrical/Electronic Engineering (EENG)

Department Chair: Kathleen Meehan

Department Office: O'Connell 313

Department Website:https://www.csuchico.edu/eece/

To declare a major in EENG: Contact Jessica Daly in the EECE Department to receive a faculty advisor assignment and coordinating signatures for the plan change from the department chair.

If you are already declared EENG, contact one of the following faculty advisors as assigned in your Student Center:

Engineering Student Success Center (ESSC)

Department Office: O’Connell 246

Department Website:https://www.csuchico.edu/ecc/ecc-student-success-center/index.shtml

Reasons to visit: E-advising tools, General Education (GE) for ECC, navigating your major in ECC, tutoring resources, campus referrals, academic success strategies and support to faculty advising.

ESSC Advisors:

Mechanical Engineering (MECH)

Department Chair:Greg Watkins

Department Vice Chair: David Alexander

Department Office: O'Connell 419

Department Website:https://www.csuchico.edu/mmem/index.shtml

To declare a major in MECH: Contact David Alexander for plan change signatures and initial advising assistance. From there, an advisor will be assigned based on availability.

If you are already declared in MECH, contact one of the following faculty advisors as assigned in your Student Center:

Mechatronic Engineering (MECA)

Department Chair: Greg Watkins

Department Vice Chair: David Alexander

Department Office: O'Connell 419

Department Website:https://www.csuchico.edu/mmem/index.shtml

To declare a major in MECA: Contact David Alexander for plan change signatures and initial advising assistance. From there, an advisor will be assigned based on availability.

If you are already declared MECA, contact one of the following faculty advisors as assigned in your Student Center:

Sustainable Manufacturing (SMFG)

Department Chair: Greg Watkins

Department Vice Chair: David Alexander

Department Office: O'Connell 419

Department Website:https://www.csuchico.edu/mmem/index.shtml

To declare a major or minor in SMFG: Contact David Alexander for plan change signatures and initial advising assistance. From there, an advisor will be assigned based on availability.

If you are already declared in an SMFG program, contact one of the following faculty advisors as assigned in your Student Center: