Frequently asked questions

• When do new students meet their advisor?

  New students meet their first-year academic advisor during their scheduled orientation and enrollment.

• Where do you find your academic advisor's name and their office location?

  You will find your academic advisor on the Slate portal where you can make an appointment.

• How often do you see your advisor? Are there certain times you are required to see them?

  Outside of orientation you are required to meet with your academic advisor at least once a semester to enroll in the next semester's courses. However, we recommend scheduling an advising appointment if you are experiencing any struggles impacting your success.

• Will your advisor help put you in classes?

  Each semester you will meet with your academic advisor who will recommend classes for you based on your degree requirements. You will work together to create a plan towards graduation.

• Are you declared to your major?

  Yes, if you have chosen a major, you will be declared to that major.

• What happens if you change your major?

  You will be declared and stay with your academic advisor who is trained to guide students across multiple majors.

• What if you are interested in two or more majors?

  You will work with your first-year academic advisor or an exploratory advisor to discover all of the opportunities available to you.

• If you've taken the math ACT or SAT does that count as your math placement exam?

  No, you must still take the Math Placement Exam at OSU. We can't place you in a math course until you have taken OSU's Math Placement Exam. Please see credit by exam or AP questions at this link.

• If you've taken college-level math courses does that count as your math placement exam?

  Completion of an appropriate college-level math course that is posted on a college (not high school) transcript is usually an exception to the Math Placement Exam at OSU. Please see the criteria for the exception at this link.

• Can your academic advisor help you if some classes aren't the right fit for you or you have other concerns about life at OSU?

  Absolutely! Your first-year academic advisor can help you with schedule changes and refer you to the best resources to help you succeed.

• Will you get a new advisor after your first year?

  You will transition to an academic advisor in your academic college when you successfully complete your first two semesters.