The Honors College provides supplemental opportunities for students to study, conduct research and exchange ideas in a challenging and supportive academic environment. General education courses, honors seminars and independent study are available as honors courses. Students visit with an honors adviser after meeting with their college academic adviser in order to build honors courses into their academic plans as prescribed by their academic advisers. Pre-law students are advised in the academic college housing their chosen four-year degree goal. In addition, students interested in pursuing a law career receive additional academic planning assistance, LSAT preparation, application assistance and connections to pre-law organizations through the College of Arts and Sciences’ pre-law adviser. Pre-medical and pre-health professions students are advised in the academic college housing their chosen four-year degree goal. In addition, these students receive additional academic planning assistance, as well as connections to pre-health and pre-medical clubs/organizations through the Health Professions Advising Center in the College of Arts and Sciences. Advising Relationships Students are required to meet with their academic advisers at least once per semester to discuss course enrollment, as well as academic and career planning. Students who meet with their advisers more than once a semester are better prepared for the academic decision-making process ahead. Advisers who have the opportunity to get to know their students beyond academic advisement are better prepared to suggest degree combinations and additional experiences that will help the student develop a combined academic and career plan to spur them toward their further educational or career goals. For transfer students entering OSU in the middle of their bachelor degree pursuit, the adviser relationship provides a faster connection to the university. Academic advisers will suggest ways to get involved, assist in finding the most appropriate experiential opportunities outside the classroom, and serve as a mentor during the transition to OSU.
A meaningful relationship between a student and his/ her academic adviser will ensure the maximization of potential while attending OSU. Students should keep the following in mind when establishing a foundation for a strong adviser-advisee relationship. Students can expect their academic adviser to: • Be available each semester. One appointment will discuss upcoming coursework and enrollment. Advisers encourage multiple visits each semester to discuss whatever issues the student would like to know more about. • Assist the student in educational planning, including the clarification of career and educational goals, curriculum planning and course selection. • Be aware of and make appropriate referrals to campus support services. • Provide information about possible majors and career exploration. • Prepare degree plans for graduating seniors for submission to college. • Be knowledgeable about career opportunities and to make referrals to Career Services when necessary. Advisers will expect students to: • Make and keep advising appointments (at least one per semester). • Consider personal, educational and career goals. • Understand their chosen degree program and take responsibility for course planning. • Maintain communication throughout the semester. • Notify them whenever a serious issue (medical, financial, personal) interferes with the student’s ability to fulfill course requirements (attendance, coursework, etc). • Ask questions when needed.
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