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Undergraduate Advising & Enrollment Services
Williams Student Services Center | Felgar Hall 112
Academic Advising Office Mission Statement:
To provide engineering students with a strong foundation for success through responsive, supportive, and meaningful academic and career guidance.
Whether you are a prospective or first-time student, or a continuing or graduating student, the Williams Student Services Center serves as the “hub” for connecting with others, receiving guidance, and finding answers to your questions. Our staff provides consistent, high-quality assistance, advising, mentorship, coaching, and support as you work to attain your academic and personal goals.
The initiative to achieve starts with you, and we stand by willing and eager to help you turn your initiative into reality. Therefore, we hope you will take advantage of the services we have to offer as soon and often as you need them. We want to help you graduate SOONER!
Students attending the University of Oklahoma must meet with their academic advisor every semester to have their enrollment hold lifted. Please be advised that specific majors may also require faculty advising before enrollment.
CONTACT US: Williams Student Services Center
865 Asp Ave, Felgar Hall 112 | Norman, OK 73019-1052
(405) 325-4096 | Toll Free: (800) 522-0772, Extension: 4096 | Fax: (405) 325-1366
For major specific questions, please contact appropriate advisor or email coewssc@ou.edu.
| ADVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: What you should expect from your advisor | STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: What your academic advisor expects of you | |
|---|---|---|
| Provide accurate and up-to-date information about University of Oklahoma regulations, policies, and procedures. | Schedule an advising appointment early each semester and include a detailed appointment description to ensure an efficient and worthwhile advising experience. | |
| Be knowledgeable about University of Oklahoma resources and make appropriate referrals. | Activate and regularly check your OU email account for communications from the University faculty, staff, and administration and include your Sooner ID number in all correspondence. | |
| Correctly interpret degree and major requirements, including those regarding the core curriculum. | Participate fully in the advising experience by communicating your passions, goals, and questions. | |
| Maintain confidentiality and be knowledgeable of the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). | To be familiar with the requirements of the major(s) which you are pursuing, and to schedule courses each semester in accordance with those requirements. | |
| Monitor your progress toward educational goals and keep accurate, up-to-date records of academic progress. | Explore opportunities for co-curricular activities. | |
| Provide a safe space in which you can share your thoughts, aspirations, concerns, and interests. | Check for registration holds and eligibility in One and know the academic calendar. | |
| Provide encouragement and support towards your academic success. | Ask for help or clarification if you do not understand something, experience a troubling issue or have concerns. | |
| Take ownership of your decisions and actions that affect your educational progress and goals. |
WSSC Advisors & Support Staff
Kourtney Cortez
(she/her/hers)
Email: kourtneycortez@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-4096
LGBTQ+ Aspiring Ally
Diversity Ally
Majors Advised:
Chemical Engineering (last names A-H)
Computer Engineering
Computer Science (A-J)
Yura Jung
(she/her/hers)
E-mail: yurajung@ou.edu,
Phone: (405) 325-4095
LGBTQ+ Aspiring Ally
Diversity Ally
Majors Advised:
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Science (last names K-Z)
Oliver Luckett
(he/him/his)
E-mail: odluckett@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-4096
LGBTQ+ Aspiring Ally
Diversity Ally
Majors Advised:
Architectural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science
Kylie Madole
(she/her/hers)
E-mail: kyliemadole@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-4096
Mental Health First Aid Certification, ODMHSAS
LGBTQ+ Aspiring Ally
Diversity Ally
Majors Advised:
Electrical Engineering
JayJay Sheridan
(she/her/hers)
E-mail: jayjay@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-4096
Majors Advised:
Mechanical Engineering
Craig Swan
(he/him/his)
E-mail: cswan@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-4096
Mental Health First Aid Certification, ODMHSAS
LGBTQ+ Aspiring Ally
Diversity Ally
Majors Advised:
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering (last names I-Z)
Jeremy Peña, Ed.D.
(he/him/his)
E-mail: jpena@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-4096
Bio
Jessie Youngblood
(she/her/hers)
E-mail: jessie.youngblood@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-4096
Academic Life Coach
Mental Health First Aid Certification, ODMHSAS
LGBTQ+ Aspiring Ally
Diversity Ally
Majors Advised:
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering Undecided
Engineering Leadership Certificate
Additional Resources
Leslie Detamore
Rishabh Sharda
E-mail: rishabh.sharda@ou.edu
Phone: (713) 304-4912
Virtual Office Hours:
Mondays from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Contact for appointment with questions about fulfilling the honors requirement only. Please contact your Engineering Advisor in Williams Student Services Center for ALL other academic and graduation related questions.
- Academic Calendar
- Student Organizations
- Research Opportunities
- Engineer Girl
- Transfer Equivalency Database (always consult with your WSSC advisor)
- Career Planning
