The Undergraduate Advising Office is located in CPE 2.706 and delivers services that support the academic and professional development of chemical engineering students. The office provides academic advising and degree planning assistance under the supervision of the McKetta Undergraduate Faculty Advisor. Advising is also provided by individual faculty advisors who meet with CHE students during early registration periods.

Under the supervision of the undergraduate faculty advisory, the office provides assistance with academic advising, degree planning, registration procedures, degree requirements, course prerequisites, and departmental policies and procedures. Advising is also provided by individual faculty advisors who meet with CHE students during early registration periods. Undergraduate peer advisors also staff the front desk and provide valuable information and advice about the undergraduate experience.

Tutoring

Free tutoring and paid private tutoring are available on campus. Free engineering options are available as well as free one-on-one and group options at the Sanger Learning Center.

Helpful Registration Links

• Questions about registration
• View your registration holds and access times, and other information on your Registration Information Sheet (RIS)
• The Course Schedule lists the courses that will be offered each semester
• The Registrar’s Office registration information page is a handy reference for all things related to registration including what to do before registering, registering for classes and then finishing registration.

ES 333T Engineering Communication Requirement

333T can be taken in any department within the Cockrell School of Engineering. 

Computing Resources

• Computing resources
• Request afterhours computer lab access here.
• Download undergraduate degree plans, flow charts, and current lists of approved technical electives for chemical engineering. 

Current Students

• Current students can schedule advising appointments, find registration information, and view degree plan details by accessing the CHE undergraduate advising Canvas group.
• The ENGR Direct Students page is an important resource for all engineering students.  It contains information about college-wide academic policies, scholarships, tutoring, career resources, study abroad experiences, and many other important topics.

Non-CHE Students

• Students of all majors can indicate their interest in CHE courses by completing the non-major waitlist survey

Prospective Students

• The Cockrell School of Engineering website contains information for newly admitted students, prospective first-year students, prospective external transfer students, and prospective internal transfer students.
• The 2022-2024 catalog lists CHE undergraduate degree requirements and the suggested arrangement of courses.
• Students are required to have a laptop and can view laptop requirement details here.

Undergraduate Research

Undergraduates have the opportunity to work with professors to conduct cutting-edge research and gain hands-on experience by becoming an Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) as early as their second semester.

If a faculty member invites you to join their lab group, you can choose to obtain course credit for the research experience.  Sometimes undergrad researchers are compensated for their time in the lab. URA assignments are made, or renewed, at the beginning of each semester, and interested undergrads should speak with their professor of interest about available positions.

RESEARCH AREAS

Many faculty members welcome motivated undergraduate students of all classifications to contribute to their research. Follow these basic steps to get involved in undergraduate research:

1. Review the research areas within the department.
2. Identify two to three faculty members whose research interests you.
3. Request a meeting with the faculty members and include your resume.
4. Meet with the faculty members and express your interest in their research.
5. Ask if they have any paid or volunteer research opportunities for undergraduate students.
6. Follow up your meeting with a brief thank you by email and reiterate your interest in their research.
7. If a faculty member invites you to join their lab and you would like to obtain course credit, complete the research for credit application posted in the CHE undergrad advising Canvas group.

Incoming freshman should consult with the Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS) about tuition funding options. The office provides guidance on student loans and is a valuable resource to financially advise students throughout their college careers.

Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded financial assistance for education beyond high school. Be sure to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for financial aid.

Scholarships

Investing in higher education is a big commitment. Now more than ever it’s important to consider smarter paths to affording a college degree. The University of Texas at Austin is nationally recognized as one of the best values for money in higher education. Generous alumni, corporations and friends of the department also provide millions in annual scholarships to help students reach graduation without such a hefty price tag.

Future Students

Most scholarships awarded to incoming freshman are merit based and supported by the Engineering Honors Program, directed by the Cockrell School of Engineering. Incoming freshman should visit the Engineering Honors Program webpage to find out how to apply using the ApplyTexas application.

The ApplyTexas application is administered by Texas Scholarships, the scholarship section of the Office of Student Financial Affairs. Incoming freshman should submit the application by December 1 to be considered for all relevant university-wide scholarships and engineering scholarships.

Transfer & Continuing Students

The Cockrell School of Engineering does not offer scholarships to incoming transfer students or former students applying for readmission, known as continuing students. However, these types of students can get funding by completing the UT Continuing & Transfer Scholarships Application. Once enrolled in engineering, students can apply for assistance using the Engineering Scholarship Application for the following academic year.

*For more general information about engineering scholarships visit the Cockrell School’s Scholarships webpage or Texas Scholarships for university-wide funding opportunities.