Key questions to ask your student as they prepare for their journey at Mizzou Engineering
Engineering, Advising, Career Services, Study Abroad
How confident are you in your current major choice?
You should talk to your academic advisor about your goals and interests.
Are there any other majors that have caught your interest?
You can explore other majors.
What topics or concerns would you like to dive into with your academic advisor?
Advisors are here to support you on your Mizzou journey and can discuss things such as degree planning, extra and co-curricular activities, career exploration and planning, and so much more
Do you know the steps to book an advising appointment?
Visit MU Connect online to schedule an appointment.
Are you familiar with the process of applying for internships?
Engineering Career Services has staff excited to help you with your internship and career preparation and search process.
Have you explored your study abroad options within the Engineering program?
There are multiple faculty-led study abroad programs through the College of Engineering, as well as programs through other institutions that MU Engineering students can explore. The Study Abroad Office site has some recommended programs and students can look up Study Abroad Advisors by major.
Do you know which minors would pair well with your major?
There are many minors and certificates to explore. You should ask your advisor about any that interest you, as well as ask whether there are particular ones that are commonly paired with your major.
Mizzou Resources and Opportunities
Do you know how to access your class materials and order your textbooks?
The Mizzou Store has all textbook information available online.
Are you familiar with your Student ID and PawPrint?
You can use MizzouOne to look up your Student ID number and MizzouOne to access your Mizzou Mobile ID.
Your PawPrint is the same as the first part of your MU email address (the letters and/or numbers before the @).
Are you prepared for the course load and homework expectations?
The Learning Center offers many different types of support, including academic coaches to teach studentship skills, including notetaking, studying, time-management, test-taking, and more. Level II academic coaches are trained to help students who have symptoms of ADHD, autism and other executive functioning disorders overcome obstacles they may face regarding their academic success. No medical disagnosis is required to schedule appointments with a Level II coach.
The Learning Center also has Tiger Tutors for group drop-in tutoring sessions as well as appointment-based tutoring for individualized scheduled support.
Have you thought about joining any extracurricular activities?
MU Engage is a great site to explore to see events happening on campus and search for student organizations and other involvement opportunities.
Do you feel confident managing your time between Greek Life/student organizations and academics?
The Learning Center academic coaches and Level II academic coaches can help with time management skills.
How would you rate your time management skills?
The Learning Center academic coaches and Level II academic coaches can help with time management skills.
Have you considered connecting with the Learning Center?
The Learning Center has so many valuable resources!
Do you know where to find notetaking resources, study methods, and tutoring?
The Learning Center has so many valuable resources!
Do you know how to set up accommodations with the Disability Center?
The Disability Center is here to serve as a leader in regard to helping Mizzou support the needs of disabled students. Walk through how to get started with the Disability Center and their accommodations application process.
Have you thought about connecting with the Transfer Center if coming to Mizzou as a transfer student?
The Transfer Center provides advising and social support for transfer students at Mizzou.
Which student clubs or organizations are you interested in joining?
MU Engage is a great site to explore to see events happening on campus and search for student organizations and other involvement opportunities.
Are you planning to work while attending school?
If you’re looking for support related to time management (balancing work and school), the Learning Center academic coaches and Level II academic coaches are a great resource.
If you’re wondering how to find a job, Handshake is a free employment site that connects student and alumni job seekers with employers looking to recruit interns, part-time, and full-time hires.
Interested in research opportunities? ForagerOne is a great tool for finding faculty open to students joining their lab. Note, some positions are paid and others are not.
Do you know how to find job opportunities on or off campus?
Handshake is a free employment site that connects student and alumni job seekers with employers looking to recruit interns, part-time, and full-time hires.Interested in research opportunities? ForagerOne is a great tool for finding faculty open to students joining their lab. Note, some positions are paid and others are not.
Engineering Career Services can help for some job searches during college as well.
Do you know where to go if you start feeling anxious, stressed, or lonely?
Student Health & Well-Being offers a variety of services to support you, including individual therapy, group counseling and clinical skills classes, an emergency and crisis line, and consultation services.
When does the school year start, and what’s the last day you can withdraw from a class?
You can view the full academic calendar on the Registrar’s Office website.
How are you feeling about being away from home?
It’s common to feel homesick or take a while to feel like you have built a support system in a new place. Remember, you aren’t alone! There are so many people at Mizzou here to help, including your academic advisor, Housing and Student Affairs, the Counseling Center, and more.