CCI Undergraduate Advising
Now located in Burson Hall, the Advising Center in the College of Computing and Informatics promotes undergraduate learning by coordinating the Computer Science major and its several concentrations. The goal is to ensure that all students graduate on-time and with the technical skills and professional development to become successful computing professionals.
The CCI Advising Center has professional advisors who assist existing and potential Computer Science (CS) students. Based on the student’s individual interests, the advisors can suggest different concentrations and course combinations that will ultimately aid Computer Science students in successfully achieving their goals.
Current UNC Charlotte Students: Make an appointment with advisors via Connect (connect.charlotte.edu). If no appointment times are available, email your advisor to schedule an appointment. You find your primary advisor’s information in Connect and/or DegreeWorks.
UNC Charlotte Students Interested in a CCI major: Check the Internal Transfer Guidelines
Prospective (Non-UNC Charlotte) Students, please email: cci-advising-center@charlotte.edu
Location: Check In for Advising in Burson Hall, Room 237.
HOW CAN THE ADVISING CENTER HELP YOU?
Academic Advisors assist current freshman, new transfer, and potential CS majors with the following:
- Identifying which CS concentrations fits with your interests
- Assistance with planning and navigating your academic goals
- Course scheduling as well as completing the major and General Education requirements
- Explain policies and procedures of CCI as well as for UNC Charlotte
- Be a central contact to refer students to the appropriate resource in question, such as:
- Gaining insight about possible career paths
- Learning more information about research opportunities
- Questions about graduate school
Advising Staff
Candice Crim (she/her/hers) College of Computing and Informatics Associate Director Candice Crim has been with the College of Computing and Informatics since 2022. Prior to joining the CCI team, Candice worked at Charlotte as an Academic Advisor in the University Transfer Center, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Education, and Disability Services. Besides […]
Erin O’Neill (she/her/hers) College of Computing and Informatics Academic Advisor Erin O’Neill is an Academic Advisor in the College of Computing and Informatics. She earned a Master of Education in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education from UNC Greensboro and a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education from East Carolina University. Being a transfer […]
Kevin Parsons College of Computing and Informatics Advising Director Kevin (he, his, him) is the Director of Advising for the College of Computing and Informatics. He collaborates with a staff of nine professional advisors who provide guidance and support to over 3600 undergraduate students. Kevin serves on several college and campus-wide committees to assess and […]
Alycia Parsons (she/her/hers) College of Computing and Informatics Assistant Director Alycia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreational Therapy from Western Carolina University. Where she specialized in areas such as rehabilitation, geriatrics, and pediatrics with developmental disabilities. Later, she attended the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy and graduated Valedictorian. While Alycia was […]
Lydia Rodriguez (she/her/hers) College of Computing and Informatics Academic Advisor Ana Lydia Rodriguez is an Academic Advisor in the College of Computing and Informatics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In this role, she works with Computer Science majors and enjoys helping her students succeed in college and prepare for their next steps. […]
Luis Sanchez College of Computing and Informatics Academic Advisor Luis has served as an Academic Advisor for the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) since July 2024. Before joining the CCI advising team, he was an Academic Advisor at Central Piedmont Community College, assisting students planning to transfer to four-year institutions to major in computer […]
Keionda Sanders College of Computing and Informatics Academic Advisor Keionda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She began her love of education, teaching middle grades science and math to students across the state of North Carolina. Keionda gave back to the profession by participating as a […]
Kristina Schmoeller (she/her/hers) College of Computing and Informatics Academic Advisor Kristina joined the College of Computing and Informatics as an Academic Advisor in July 2024. She earned an Associate in Arts from Wake Technical Community College and a Bachelor of Social Work from UNC Charlotte in 2020. Following graduation, she worked in social work, specializing […]
Mark Strejc (he/him/his) College of Computing and Informatics Assistant Director Mark Strejc (pronounced Straights) has been with the College of Computing and Informatics since April 2020. In addition to his advising responsibilities, Mark teaches ITSC 2600 – Computing Professionals II, an onboarding course for CCI transfer students. In previous roles prior to joining CCI, Mark […]