EE-MS - Electrical Engineering (MS)

For a statement of University policy on graduate advising, see the Graduate Advising section of this bulletin.

Master's Students

The Department of Electrical Engineering is committed to providing academic advising in support of M.S. students’ education and professional development.  When most effective, this advising relationship entails collaborative engagement by both advisor and advisee.  As a best practice, advising expectations should be discussed and reviewed to ensure mutual understanding.  Both advisor and advisee are expected to maintain professionalism, respect, and integrity. They should also be responsive to one another in a timely manner.

At the start of graduate study, each student is assigned a master’s program advisor: a member of the faculty who provides guidance in course selection and in exploring academic opportunities and professional pathways. Students are expected to meet with the program advisor during the first quarter to discuss their proposed master's plan. Typically, the same faculty member serves as program advisor for the duration of master’s study. If a student wishes to change their program advisor, they may contact the Degree Progress Officer to initiate the formal process of changing advisor. 

In addition to the program advisor, the Electrical Engineering Graduate Student Teaching Advisor is a peer advisor who is available to advise students on the aspects of course selection and academic opportunities on and off campus.

The Department’s student services office is also an important part of the master’s advising team. They inform students and advisors about University and Department requirements, procedures, and opportunities, and they maintain the official records of advising assignments and approvals. Their contact information can be found on the Department's Graduate Degree Progress website.

Finally, graduate students are active contributors to the advising relationship, proactively seeking academic and professional guidance and taking responsibility for informing themselves of policies and degree requirements for their graduate program. For more information,  see the Electrical Engineering Department Graduate Handbook (pdf).