Mandatory Advising

2025-26 Academic Year

All CEE students must fulfill this requirement annually.

Please refer to the chart below to see which quarter your class/admit year is expected to complete the mandatory advising, and read the instructions provided below the chart to learn how to meet the requirement. 

 

Admit Year

Quarter

Returning Students & Change of Major (Non-CEE students)*Read Below
Seniors – Admitted on/prior to Fall 2022 OR Transfers admitted on/prior to Fall 2024.Summer Session 2 (2025) OR Fall 25
Juniors - Admitted on Fall 2023.Winter 2026
Sophomores - Admitted on Fall 2024.Spring 2026 OR Summer Session 1 (2026)      
First Year Transfer Students - Incoming transfer admitted for Fall 25.Fall 2025
First Year Students - Incoming student admitted for Fall 25.Fall 2025 OR Winter 2026

Steps to Meet Your Mandatory Advising Requirement

If you have completed the Annual Mandatory Advising Requirement and have an active advising hold from CEE (or one placed after meeting the requirement), please contact us at civiladvising@ucdavis.edu to have it removed.

*Returning Students & Change of Major (Non-CEE Students) 

  • Returning Students: Meet with a Major Advisor
  • Returning students are students that were dismissed by the University and do not have access to the appointment system.

    You will need to complete your Mandatory Advising prior to your returning quarter. Please contact us at civiladvising@ucdavis.edu and let us know that you are a returning student requesting an appointment with a Major Advisor. This appointment will fulfill your Mandatory Advising requirement. After you have returned, please follow your designated quarter/process.

    Prior to your meeting with the major advisor, feel welcome to create and save an academic plan for your next 6 upcoming quarters in OASIS, make sure to title it "Returning - Academic Plan".

    Use the following to support you on your planning:
    ♦   The worksheets available on your major page, course schedule & degree worksheet. 
    ♦   The digital degree worksheet in OASIS, which syncs with your academic record.

    NOTE: Do not submit your academic plan—just save it. If you have already submitted it, please cancel the submission. Major advisor will revise and submit your plan for approval.
  • Change of Major (Non-CEE Students):  Meet with Peer Advisors
  • You are not required to complete Mandatory Advising until you are officially in the major. However, while you are working toward meeting the change of major requirements, we strongly recommend connecting with our Peer Advisors regularly—at least twice during the academic year. If your change of major process is or becomes complex, the Peer Advisors will connect you with a Major Advisor.

    You can create and save an academic plan for your next six quarters in OASIS. Be sure to title it "Change of Major – Academic Plan. Once completed, bring your plan to the Peer Advisors for review.

    Use the following to support you on your planning:
    ♦   The worksheets available on your major page, course schedule & degree worksheet. 
    ♦   The digital degree worksheet in OASIS, which syncs with your academic record.

    NOTE: Do not submit your academic plan—just save it in OASIS. If you have already submitted it, please cancel the submission. If your current Major Advisor or Athlete Advisor requires an approved academic plan from a CEE Major Advisor, please inform the Peer Advisor so they can notify the Major Advisors accordingly.

SENIORS

  • STEP 1:  Create a Senior Graduation Academic Plan
  • Create and save a graduation academic plan on OASIS, make sure it includes all your remaining quarters and to title it "Senior - Graduation Plan".

    Use the following to support you on your planning:
    ♦   The worksheets available on your major page, course schedule & degree worksheet. 
    ♦   The digital degree worksheet in OASIS, which syncs with your academic record.

    NOTE: Do not submit your academic plan—just save it. If you have already submitted it, please cancel the submission. Major advisor or CEE Peer advisor will revise and submit your plan for approval.
  • STEP 2: Attend CEE Peer Advisor drop-in Hours OR Attend a 20-Minute Appointment with a CEE Major Advisor
  • NOTE: If you were admitted to UCDavis as a transfer student, we recommend doing the Major Advising Appointment option. 

    ♦   CEE Peer Advisor Drop-In (Available only in Fall starting Week 3 until Finals Week)
    Attend here If you understand you last Major Requirements & you do not have complex questions. 

    Peer Advisor Drop-In Hours & Location

    ♦   CEE Major Advisor Appointment
    Attend here If you have complex questions.

    Schedule a Major Advisor Appointment

JUNIORS

  • STEP 1:  Create a Junior Graduation Academic Plan
  • Create and save a graduation academic plan on OASIS, make sure it includes all your remaining quarters and to title it "Junior - Graduation Plan".

    Use the following to support you on your planning:
    ♦   The worksheets available on your major page, course schedule & degree worksheet. 
    ♦   The digital degree worksheet in OASIS, which syncs with your academic record.

    NOTE: Do not submit your academic plan—just save it. If you have already submitted it, please cancel the submission. Major advisor will revise and submit your plan for approval.
  • STEP 2: Attend a 20-Minute Appointment with a CEE Major Advisor

  • Schedule a Major Advisor Appointment

SOPHOMORES

  • STEP 1:  Create a Sophomore Academic Plan
  • Create and save an academic plan for your next 6 upcoming quarters in OASIS, make sure to title it "Sophomore - Academic Plan".

    Use the following to support you on your planning:
    ♦   The worksheets available on your major page, course schedule & degree worksheet. 
    ♦   The digital degree worksheet in OASIS, which syncs with your academic record.

    NOTE: Do not submit your academic plan—just save it. If you have already submitted it, please cancel the submission. Major advisor will revise and submit your plan for approval.
  • STEP 2: Attend a 30-Minute Appointment with a CEE Major Advisor

  • Schedule a Major Advisor Appointment

FIRST YEAR TRANSFER STUDENTS

  • STEP 1:  Create a Graduation Academic Plan
  • Note: If you do not have a completed IGETC, we strongly recommend meeting with an advisor from the Engineering Undergraduate Office (EUO) prior to meeting with your major advisor. EUO advisors can help you understand which general education requirements you still need to complete and the best timeline for doing so. College Advisors are available through the appointment system OR Express Advising.

    Prior to meeting with your major advisor, create and save a graduation academic plan on OASIS, make sure it includes all your remaining quarters and to title it "Transfer - Graduation Plan". 

    Use the following to support you on your planning:
    ♦   The worksheets available on your major page, course schedule & degree worksheet. 
    ♦   The digital degree worksheet in OASIS, which syncs with your academic record.
    ♦   If you need extra support to create an academic plan, visit us during Drop-in Advising.

    NOTE: Do not submit your academic plan—just save it. If you have already submitted it, please cancel the submission. Major advisor will revise and submit your plan for approval.
  • STEP 2: Attend a 30-Minute Appointment with a CEE Major Advisor

  • Schedule a Major Advisor Appointment

FIRT YEAR STUDENTS