Hamperton Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I feel kind of clueless. I will be starting in the Fall for a MS in Mechanical Engineering. Are we "expected" to have an advisor before school starts? I asked the department advisor, and he said we need an advisor by the the end of the first year, but I'm not sure what a normal timeline is. I'd prefer to wait until school starts so I can speak with potential advisors in person, but maybe it's expected to find an advisor earlier. This year I have a TA position. If next year I want an RA position, that would probably be with my advisor? Is it weird to work in a lab other than your advisor's? I feel really unprepared, and I don't know what to expect. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathCat Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 This depends a lot on the department and the field. I don't think we can answer this for you - ask the department advisor these specific questions. Don't be afraid to ask for clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rising_star Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Does your department have a graduate handbook? It should. And you should consult it to see what the expectations are for having an advisor, how RA positions are assigned, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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