Advising

Karen Oswald, an instructor in
the Department of Teacher
Education, shares information
with a student.

Every undergraduate and graduate student is assigned a faculty advisor in his/her program area. A student should schedule an appointment with his/her advisor each quarter to discuss academic and career-related needs. The appointment can be most effective if the student brings a current DARS report, written questions and a tentative schedule. A student may obtain the name, phone number and email address of his/her advisor from the information desk in the lobby of McCracken Hall. A student may also access his/her own specific advisor information from the Registrar website: http://www.ohiou.edu/registrar/

The Office of Student Services staff will advise students in situations that involve initiating and updating student records, clarifying University policies and procedures, assisting students through phases of their programs (e.g. admission to professional education, graduation, licensure) or in situations that require immediate attention and the faculty advisor is unavailable. Appointments with a Student Services Administrator or Staff Member may be made by calling 740-593-4400 or by stopping by the information desk in the lobby of McCracken Hall.

Advising Links: The "What, When, and Where" of being an Education Major
What (What do I need to know?)	When (When do I find the answers?)	Where (Where I can find the answers?)
Reading DARS	Orientation, Group Advising	coe Website
Accessing Major Requirements	Orientation, Group Advising	coe Website Catalogue
Understanding and Applying for Professional Education	Orientation, Group Advising	coe Website Catalogue
Understanding and Applying for Advanced Standing	Orientation, Group Advising	coe Website Catalogue
Selecting Courses for Professional Education	Orientation, Group Advising	coe Website Catalogue
Understanding and Applying for Student Teaching	Orientation, Group Advising, Web	coe Website
Negotiating Drop/Adds	Orientation, Group Advising	Student Affairs
Declaring/Changing Majors	Orientation, Group Advising	Student Affairs
Accessing Wait Lists	Orientation, Group Advising	Student Affairs
Accessing Program Check Sheets	Orientation, Group Advising	coe Website Catalogue
Understanding Courses Listed As Permission	Orientation, Group Advising	Quarterly Schedule PCOE Website
Accessing and Using Registrar’s Web Site	Orientation, Group Advising	Quarterly Schedule
Praxis Information	Orientation, Group Advising	coe Website
Accessing Forms	Orientation, Group Advising	coe Website
Using Course Applicability System (CAS)	Orientation, Group Advising	coe Website
Identifying Web Resources	Orientation/Group Advising	coe Website
Referring Students to Appropriate Advising Sources	Orientation, Group Advising	Student Affairs
Providing Information About OU Services (career services, job fairs, etc.)	Orientation, Group Advising	coe Website Catalogue
Information on PCOE Programs (partnerships, field experience, etc.)	Orientation, Group Advising	Student Affairs Bulletin Boards PCOE Website Catalogue
Using Course Substitution Form	Orientation, Group Advising	Student Affairs
Accessing University Academic Rules and Regulations	Orientation, Group Advising	coe Website Catalogue
Career Options	Advisor	Numerous Sources
Licensure Reciprocity	Advisor/Student Affairs	Student Affairs
Reviewing Graduation Requirements	Orientation/Group Advising/Student Affairs/Advisor	coe Website Catalogue

Advising Links: The "What, When, and Where" of being an Education Major