Architecture & Construction Management - Frequently Asked Questions

There are four main systems you should know. 

• Email: You will use this as your main form of contact within Farmingdale State College
• OASIS: You will use this to register for courses, and manage your profile
• Brightspace: You will use this for accessing courses and gathering information from the department
• DegreeWorks: You will use this for advisement and to view the progress of your degree completion

A PC is highly recommended when taking classes in this degree program. Please review the technical specifications needed for AutoCAD Architecture, Revit, and Rhino.

Yes. It is department policy that all students must be advised by their an advisor within the Architecture and Construction Management Technology department.

• Incoming and continuing students with less than 90 credits will be advised by the Academic Advisement & Information Center
• Incoming transfer students & students with more than 90 credits will be advised by Department Faculty/Staff

Alternate pins are required for all students looking to register for classes.

Students must be advised for classes before receiving their pin

There are a few possible reasons.

• You do not have your alternate pin. You need to contact your advisor for advisement and your pin number
• You may have a hold on your account. You will need to clear the hold with the corresponding office (e.g. admissions, registrar office, financial aid office, or health and wellness center) before registering for any courses.
• The course you tried to register for is full. Please see your advisor for an alternative option.
• The course you tried to register for requires a prerequisite course(s) or corequisite course(s).

Transfer students will have to apply the same way as freshman. Students interested in transferring should speak with an admissions advisor to better understand the processes.

Transfer Services will evaluate your courses and your advisor will review it during your first advisement meeting.