Supporting student success

Building a strong relationship with your academic advisor helps you make the most of your academic journey, keeping you on track to graduation. Ask for their advise on course selection, degree requirements, and getting involved with activities in your major such as clubs, research, study abroad, internships, job experiences and more.

How advising works

Every student has an academic advisor in their major to help them navigate their college experience. First-year students are required to meet with their major advisor once per term in the fall, winter and spring to be able to register for classes. After the first year, students are required to meet with their major advisor in the spring.

In addition to your academic advisor, you also have access to our central advising team, which includes a Head Advisor and a team of student Peer Advisors.

College Head Advisor

Jennifer Olarra
jennifer.olarra@oregonstate.edu
541-737-3270
Kidder Hall Suite 109 — Student Success Center

Contact Jennifer with questions about: Scholarships, student petitions, student advising concerns.

Your major advisor

Questions your major advisor can answer

• What can I do with this major?
• Where can I get help with my classes?
• I am worried I'm not going to make it at OSU; Which academic support resources do I need?
• How do I balance school, work, family, etc?
• How can I get help paying for food?
• How do I gain experience in my field through job shadows, internships, etc?
• How do I study abroad?
• How can I get involved in research?
• How do I join a student club? Where do I find them?
• What are some good bac core/elective courses to take?