Advising and Registration

MAE offers academic advising and registration help to all MAE students.

Advisement Registration FAQs Forms Technical Electives Resources

MAE Force Registration

If you need to be forced into an MAE course please review the FAQ tab in its entirety.  Next please complete a Force Registration Request on the SEAS Portal. We are only able to force you in to MAE courses. For courses in other departments you must speak with the department offering the course for assistance. Submitting this form does not guarantee you will be registered into the course. You can expect to be contacted within 3-5 business days with an update regarding your request. Be sure to submit all requested documentation to ensure a timely decision.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

For International Students

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) enables F-1 students to take part in an internship or other experience that is integral to the curriculum of their degree program.

Step 1: Sign up for MAE 496

Step 2: Submit CPT Form to request advisor recommendation letter.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

For International Students 

Optional Practical Training is an F-1 student benefit that allows you to work off-campus in a job related to your major. It is meant to supplement your academic experience with practical experience.

Credit Limit Override

There are a maximum number of credits for which students can register for in a semester. Any additional credits, must be approved by SEAS and approval is contingent on student GPA.

Maximum credits by semester:

Fall and Spring: 19
Winter Session: 5
Summer Session(s): 8 per session, 14 for entire term, & no more than 11 credits overlapping between sessions

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