Do you want to make solar energy more efficient and live in a sustainable city, or create new technologies in robotics, uncrewed aircraft and wireless internet of things? This is the degree for you!
The ANU Bachelor of Engineering boasts many unique characteristics, but best of all, it is built on a 'multidisciplinary systems' approach. What does that mean? Successful engineers need to understand how disciplines work together. Our state-of-the-art education experience ensures that you will be able to design, analyse and manage the complex systems of the future.
This exceptional degree will not only allow you to excel in your career, but to also make a real difference and help to solve some of the world's largest problems.
What makes the human brain tick?
Find out with the Bachelor of Science (Psychology), which provides you with a great base in the key areas of psychology: developmental, social, personality, health and mental health, research methods, cognition and the biological bases of behaviour.
In your later year courses, you’ll apply this knowledge and your skills in more specialised areas such as neuroscience, counselling, health, mental health and organisational (business) psychology.
Once you’ve completed your third year, you can apply to undertake an Honours year and pursue further postgraduate study. This will allow you to practice as a psychologist or clinical psychologist.
Find out more about psychology, the degree structure, the university experience, career opportunities and student stories on our website.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
Employment Opportunities
Work experience
As a part of your degree you will take part in 60 days of work experience to meet accreditation requirements with Engineers Australia. This provides you with the opportunity to integrate academic theory and real world practice, enhance technical and leadership skills, experience a professional setting, whilst also making valuable connections with industry.
Projects
In addition to compulsory work experience you will also undertake systems engineering projects during your coursework. In these projects you will work in teams on a given problem statement and develop the requirements and key performance indicators to guide you through the design. Your team will then proceed through a systems design process including conceptual design, sub-system requirements, and quantitative trade-off analyses, using the full range of engineering science and professional skills developed during your program.
Projects emphasise teamwork, communication skills, team and personal management and a professional approach to engineering design, all of which are highly valuable traits for an engineer.
Internships
Our industry links enable opportunities to undertake internships which allow you to gain hands-on experience in a workplace environment relevant to your area of future career interests and current academic studies.
You can also receive credit towards your program based on learning outcomes during your placement.
Other practical experience
Use your knowledge to create a positive impact on society through our Engineers Without Borders placements, participate in Humanitarian Design Summits or go on exchange to complement your students and broaden your networks at one of our partner universities around the world.
Employment opportunities
As an accredited engineer with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers in a diverse range of professions and organisations. The skills and abilities you gain while studying at ANU are highly sought after by employers both, in Australia and overseas.
Our approach provides our graduates pathways to progress into senior management roles due to their understanding of more than one engineering discipline.
Due to this, engineering at ANU is often considered as a springboard into the wider corporate world and our graduates find work in many leading organisations such as ABB, Accenture, Department of Defence, CEA Technologies, Cochlear Limited, Energy Australia, Ford, GHD, IBM, Northrop Consulting Engineers, Qantas, Telstra, Thales and Toyota.
Work experience
As a part of your degree you will take part in 60 days of work experience to meet accreditation requirements with Engineers Australia. This provides you with the opportunity to integrate academic theory and real world practice, enhance technical and leadership skills, experience a professional setting, whilst also making valuable connections with industry.
Projects
In addition to compulsory work experience you will also undertake systems engineering projects during your coursework. In these projects you will work in teams on a given problem statement and develop the requirements and key performance indicators to guide you through the design. Your team will then proceed through a systems design process including conceptual design, sub-system requirements, and quantitative trade-off analyses, using the full range of engineering science and professional skills developed during your program.
Projects emphasise teamwork, communication skills, team and personal management and a professional approach to engineering design, all of which are highly valuable traits for an engineer.
Internships
Our industry links enable opportunities to undertake internships which allow you to gain hands-on experience in a workplace environment relevant to your area of future career interests and current academic studies.
You can also receive credit towards your program based on learning outcomes during your placement.
Other practical experience
Use your knowledge to create a positive impact on society through our Engineers Without Borders placements, participate in Humanitarian Design Summits or go on exchange to complement your students and broaden your networks at one of our partner universities around the world.
Employment opportunities
As an accredited engineer with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers in a diverse range of professions and organisations. The skills and abilities you gain while studying at ANU are highly sought after by employers both, in Australia and overseas.
Our approach provides our graduates pathways to progress into senior management roles due to their understanding of more than one engineering discipline.
Due to this, engineering at ANU is often considered as a springboard into the wider corporate world and our graduates find work in many leading organisations such as ABB, Accenture, Department of Defence, CEA Technologies, Cochlear Limited, Energy Australia, Ford, GHD, IBM, Northrop Consulting Engineers, Qantas, Telstra, Thales and Toyota.
Learning Outcomes
Apply systematic engineering methods professionally to design optimised and sustainable solutions to complex and multi-disciplinary engineering problems.
Construct and evaluate solutions to engineering problems by selecting and applying theoretical principles and methods from the underpinning physical, mathematical and information sciences, and broader transdisciplinary knowledge.
Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge and the application of appropriate tools in at least one field of engineering specialisation.
Compare current developments and emerging trends in at least one field of engineering specialisation.
Understand the contextual factors that influence professional engineering practice, such as interpersonal, organizational, institutional, technological, physical, environmental, political and societal factors, and assess the potential societal, cultural, health, legal and environmental impact of engineering activities.
Communicate and incorporate perspectives across disciplines effectively with colleagues, other engineering professionals and the broader community employing a range of communication media and tools.
Engage in independent research through the application of research-based knowledge and research methods, including searching, analysing and evaluating information sources within and beyond their engineering discipline.
Engage responsibly in critical reflection on self-competence to practice ethically and independent learning to continue practicing at the forefront of the discipline.
Work effectively and proactively within cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams, demonstrating autonomy, ethical conduct, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility to achieve engineering outcomes at a high standard.
- Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic
- Systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions
- Engage in critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources
- Communicate concepts and results clearly and effectively both in writing and orally
- Record original data and apply statistical or other evaluation processes to original data when appropriate
Further Information
Learn more about the degrees offered at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, read current student profiles to see what campus life is really like, and discover what our graduates have achieved since leaving the College - Visit the College of Engineering and Computer Science website.
Learn more about the degrees offered at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, read current student profiles to see what campus life is really like, and discover what our graduates have achieved since leaving the College - Visit the College of Engineering and Computer Science website.
Admission Requirements
- ATAR:
- 85
- International Baccalaureate:
- 31
Pathways
There are a range of pathways available to students for entry into Bachelor of Engineering (Honours):
- ANU: The ANU Bachelor of Science provides a pathway into the Bacehlor of Engineering.
- International agreements/pathways: College of Engineering and Computer Science has a range of articulation agreements with institutions around the world. Students completing the appropriate qualification in these institutions may be approved for entry and credit exemptions towards Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
Prerequisites
ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics (Major)/Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (Major)
NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here.
Adjustment Factors
Adjustment factors are additional points added to an applicant's Selection Rank (for example an applicant's ATAR). ANU offers adjustment factors based on performance and equity principles, such as for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
Selection Rank adjustments are granted in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustment factors and maximum 10 equity-based adjustment factors) can be awarded.
You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have:
- applied for an eligible ANU Bachelor degree program
- undertaken Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate
- achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
- not previously attempted tertiary study.
Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $49,330.00
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) flexible double degree component requires completion of 144 units, of which:
A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 144 units must include:
72 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering
ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics
ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics
ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design
ENGN2218 Electronic Systems and Design
ENGN2219 Computer Systems & Organisation
ENGN2222 Engineering Thermodynamics
ENGN2228 Signals and Systems
ENGN2300 Engineering Design 2: Systems Approaches for Design
ENGN2301 Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis
ENGN3100 Practical Experience (0 units)
ENGN3300 Engineering Design 4A: Systems Approaches for Management
ENGN3301 Engineering Design 4B: Systems Approaches for Operations
12 units from completion of a course from the following list:
ENGN4300 Capstone Project
ENGN4350 Individual Project
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
PHYS1001 Foundations of Physics
PHYS1101 Physics 1
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2
48 units from completion of one of the following Engineering majors, of which 12 units contribute towards meeting the compulsory course requirements above:
Electronic and Communication Systems
Mechatronic Systems
Renewable Energy Systems
Environmental Systems
Aerospace Systems
Honours
Students must formally enrol in ENGN4100 Engineering Honours at the commencement of their intended final semester.
Honours Grade Calculation
ENGN4100 Engineering Honours Grade will be used to calculate the Class of Honours and the mark. It will be calculated as the weighted average mark (WAM) of the courses listed below. The mark for each course is weighted by the units of credit (UoC) of the course, as well as a course weighting as indicated below. WAM is calculated as follows:
WAM = ( S Mark*UoC*Weighting) / (S UoC*Weighting)
- Science, Engineering and Computing Foundations (0.1 weighting): MATH1013 or MATH1115, MATH1014 or MATH1116, MATH1005, PHYS1001 or PHYS1101, ENGN1000-series courses and COMP1000-series courses.
- Engineering and Computing Fundamentals (0.2 weighting): ENGN2000-series courses (excluding ENGN2300 and ENGN2301) and COMP2000-series courses.
- Professional Core (0.3 weighting): ENGN2300, ENGN2301, ENGN3300, ENGN3301, ENGN3200
- Engineering Discipline and Final Year Project (0.4 weighting): ENGN3000-series courses (excluding ENGN3300, ENGN3301 and ENGN3200), COMP3000-series courses, ENGN4000-series courses, and COMP4000-series courses.
The Bachelor of Science (Psychology) flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
72 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:
PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour (6 units)
PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context (6 units)
PSYC2001 Social Psychology (6 units)
PSYC2007 Biological Basis of Behaviour (6 units)
PSYC2008 Cognition (6 units)
PSYC2009 Quantitative Methods in Psychology (6 units)
PSYC2012 Culture and Psychology (6 units)
PSYC3018 Advanced Research Methods (6 units)
PSYC3020 Health Psychology (6 units)
PSYC3025 Psychopathology Across the Lifespan (6 units)
PSYC3026 Personality Psychology (6 units)
PSYC3202 Developmental Psychology (6 units)
12 units from completion of 3000-level courses in the subject area PSYC- Psychology
12 units from completion of further 1000-level courses from the Science Course List
Majors
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Majors
Minors
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Minors
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units | PHYS1013 | MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units |
| ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units | ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units | MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | |
| Year 2 48 units | ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design 6 units | ENGN2218 Electronic Systems and Design 6 units | COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units |
| ENGN2222 Engineering Thermodynamics 6 units | ENGN2228 Signals and Systems 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | |
| Year 3 48 units | ENGN2300 Engineering Design 2: Systems Approaches for Design 6 units | ENGN2219 Computer Systems & Organisation 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units |
| ENGN2301 Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis 6 units | ENGN Major Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | |
| Year 4 48 units | ENGN3300 Engineering Design 4A: Systems Approaches for Management 6 units | ENGN Major Course 6 units | ENGN Major Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units |
| ENGN3301 Engineering Design 4B: Systems Approaches for Operations 6 units | ENGN Major Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | |
| Year 5 48 units | ENGN4300 Capstone Design Project 6 to 12 units OR ENGN4350; | ENGN Major Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units |
| ENGN4300 Capstone Design Project 6 to 12 units OR ENGN4350; | ENGN Major Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units |
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The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (BE) is a unique and exciting degree that is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia. The degree encompasses a technical major along with an interdisciplinary systems engineering approach. The degree can be taken as a four year single degree or as a five year double degree.
No choice of major is required until third year with all students undertaking the same courses in their first two years.
Single degree
- This degree requires a total of 192 units.
- You will complete one Engineering major of 48 units.
- 48 units of university electives. These can be additional Engineering courses (including the option of a minor or another major) or courses from another ANU College.
Double degree
- The Engineering component of the Flexible Double Degree requires a total of 144 units.
- You will complete one Engineering major of 48 units.
- There are no university electives available in a double degree.
About this degree
- Typically students will enrol in 24 units per semester. This is four, six unit courses per semester. There are some variations in your later years with double weighted (12 unit) courses.
- A major is typically 48 units of courses and a minor is 24 units. You will need to complete at least one Engineering major in your degree.
- In the single degree you will have 48 units (eight courses) of university electives. You may use these to do additional engineering courses including an engineering minor or even another engineering major, or you may choose to take other courses of general interest including majors/minors from outside of Engineering. You should note that you can only do a maximum of 60 units of 1000-level courses.
- In the double degree, you have no electives - your other degree requirements use up all of these.
Enrolment Status
The definition of full-time and part-time status can be found here. While it's possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, it may take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must follow the requirement specified by your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and your visa, which normally require you to enrol in 24 units per semester in order to finish your program of study on time.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
- Note that if you are commencing in July you should send an email to <studentadmin.cecs[at]anu.edu.au> for advice about your enrolment or attend an enrolment advice session at the university in the week before semester commences.
- If you studied ACT Maths Methods, or are not confident in your Maths ability, please FOLLOW THE ADVICE HERE
- Students who excel in maths and have done the highest level of maths available to them at school should read the following: You may choose to enrol in MATH1115 and MATH1116 (honours maths) in place of MATH1013 and MATH1014. These courses are significantly more difficult and will likely mean a higher workload, but they will give you a much deeper understanding of underlying mathematical concepts, which may be beneficial for your future studies. You are encouraged to seriously consider this option.
- Both PHYS1001 and PHYS1101 satisfy the compulsory first-year physics requirements for BE students.
- PHYS1101 – Physics 1 is the recommended first year physics course for BE students. It is also a compulsory pre-requisite for subsequent Physics courses. It is recommended for BE students who are interested to do more Physics courses as electives.
- PHYS1001 is advised only if you did not complete year 11 and 12 physics.
- PHYS1001 is offered in Semester 1 only. PHYS1101 is offered in both Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- It is possible to do PHYS1001 in Semester 1 then PHYS1101 in Semester 2. In this case, PHYS1001 is counted as a 1000 series elective course.
Computing Advice for Bachelor of Engineering Students
- Both COMP1730 and COMP1100 satisfy the compulsory first-year computing requirements for BE students.
- Both COMP1730 and COMP1100 are offered in S1 and S2.
- COMP1730 Programming for Scientists is recommended for BE students who are looking to do a single computing course to satisfy the degree requirements.
- COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving is the first of three core computer science courses on programming. It is a compulsory pre-requisite (directly or indirectly) for subsequent computing courses. It is recommended for BE students who are interested to do more Computer Science courses as electives.
- Students having a strong maths background and
significant programming experience might like to choose COMP1130 as the
advanced version of the programming course.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
There are a number of Engineering majors and minors for you to choose from. The good news is that you do not need to make any decisions about these until after first year. Just follow the first year enrolment pattern for single and double degrees. If you want more information about majors and minors you can have a look at the Bachelor of Engineering Degree Requirements in the 'Programs and Courses' website
Electives
There is one university elective in your first year of study. If you are in a flexible double degree and need to take more than one course from your other degree during first year, you should consider doing COMP1730 in your 2nd year thus freeing up an elective in second semester of first year.
Study Options
Bachelor of Engineering single degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units | PHYS1101 Physics I 6 units | MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units | Elective Course 6 Units |
| ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units | ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units | MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units | COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 6 units |
Bachelor of Engineering double degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units | PHYS1101 Physics I 6 units | MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units | Other Degree Course |
| ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units | ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units | MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units | Double Degree Course |
Academic Advice
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
- Remember you can’t count more than ten
1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree.
Back to the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) page
Please note that if you are commencing your studies in semester 2 there may be restrictions on the courses available for enrolment. We strongly recommend that you make an appointment with an academic advisor. You can make an appointment by using our online booking system here. There will also be advisory sessions offered during the week before semester commences.
What is
consciousness? Do people see colours the same way? How do we make decisions?
Contrary to popular belief most psychologists work with healthy people, trying
to find the answers to questions like these.
Studying psychology at ANU will expose you to a wide range of psychological
sciences, covering topics as varied as how groups interact, vision and how it
can be tricked to see what is not really there, how the brain develops as a
baby and how it will change again as you get older, how impulses are carried
from brain to muscle, and how things go wrong in abnormal psychology.
The ANU Bachelor of Science (Psychology) teaches you skills sought after by
employers including statistics and experimental design, critical thinking and
communication, and provides an excellent grounding to enter the workforce or
continue with further study.
Single degree
- This degree requires 144 units
- A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses of which 24 units must be Science
- A minimum of 42 units 3000 level PSYC courses
- Completion of the accredited sequence of psychology courses
- Other courses from the Science course list or another ANU College (48 units maximum of non-science courses allowed)
Double degree
- This degree requires 96 units Science courses
- A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level Science courses
- A minimum of 42 units 3000 level PSYC courses
- Completion of the accredited sequence of psychology courses
- Other courses from the Science course list
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) single degree program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses across your whole degree.
You will need to complete a minimum of 16 science courses (96 units) including the following APAC accredited sequence of courses:
- PSYC1003 Psychology 1
- PSYC1004 Psychology 2
- PSYC2001 Social Psychology
- PSYC2007 Biological Basis of Behaviour
- PSYC2008 Cognition
- PSYC2009 Quantitative Methods in Psychology
- PSYC2012 Culture and Psychology
- PSYC3018 Advanced Research Methods
- PSYC3025 Psychopathology across the Life Span
- PSYC3026 Personality Psychology
- PSYC3202 Developmental Psychology
You will also get to choose eight courses (48
units) from other ANU Colleges. You can try a range of courses or take a
major or minor in a non-Science subject, such as history or marketing. The
choice is yours.
Double degree
In a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) double degree program you will study a total of 96 units including all the courses listed above. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Science (Psychology) degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.
Enrolment Status
It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
- You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Science (Psychology) half of the double degree.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
There are two compulsory 1000 level courses you must take in your first year:
Electives
Remember you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Science (Psychology) program.
Study Options
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - single degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Science (Psychology).Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour 6 units | 1000 level Science elective 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units |
| PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context 6 units | 1000 level Science elective 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units |
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - double degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) with another three year degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour 6 units | 1000 level Science elective 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |
| PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context 6 units | 1000 level Science elective 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |
Academic Advice
For further information, you can:
- Download the Science first year course guide available here, or
- View the information at our New commencers & first year students page, or
- Email us at science.enquiries@anu.edu.au, or
- Come and talk to someone - you can make an appointment with an academic advisor here