Center Overview

The Advising Office (Education Student Services Center) mission is to provide accurate, timely & helpful academic & professional guidance and support to future, current and past Education and Human Services students. The ESSC is located in Julka Hall 170.

Academic Advising:

Phone, Zoom, or In-Person appointments can be scheduled by calling (216) 687-4625 or through Starfish (undergraduate students only). 

Fingerprinting Services:

Fingerprinting Services are available Monday- Friday in the ESSC.  Please note the process and availability of these services has changed and appropriate measures have been taken to accommodate COVID 19 health concerns. Visit our background check page for more information.

Field Placements:

More information about field placements can be found at the  Office of Field Services page.  

Important Dates

Practicum & Student Teaching Application Deadlines

• Jan 15-Feb 15 – Summer & Fall Placements
• Aug 15-Sept 15 – Spring Placements

Graduation Application Deadlines

• April  1 – Summer Graduation
• May   1  – Fall Graduation
• Nov  15 – Spring Graduation

Comprehensive Examinations (2022-2023)

• Fall Semester-October 22, 2022
• Spring Semester-March 25, 2023
• Summer Semester-June 24, 2023

To make an advising appointment call the ESSC at 216-687-4625.
Current students can schedule an appointment online by logging into Campus and clicking the blue star on the student tab to schedule through Starfish.