Advising:
Do I need to make an appointment to see an advisor?
How can advisors help me?
Will I be assigned an advisor?
When should I see an advisor?
What can I expect?
What if I want to take BA courses at PSU?
Grades:
Can I S/U a class in business?
How do I S/U a BACC core class?
Degree Requirements:
What's the difference between a BS degree in business and a BA degree?
How do I declare a minor?
How do I declare my option in business?
When should I declare my option and/or minor?
If I double option in business, do I need a minor?
If I double major in business and something else, do I need a minor?
Registration:
How do I get my PIN to register?
When should I register?
How do I get into a closed business class?
How do I use a waitlist?
How can academic advisors help me?
Advisors are trained professionals who can help you with the following:
- Program planning (one term to four years)
- Career planning
- Internship information
- Study Abroad
- Academic success issues
- Scholarships
Will I be assigned to a specific advisor?
No. You may choose to see one advisor consistently, but it is not required.
When should I see an academic advisor?
At least once a year. Feel free to come in more often! We have several types of appointments to help fit your needs:
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30 min. individual appointments |
For program plans, career issues, questions about minors, internships, transfer classes, academic problems, exchanges, etc. (Open to all majors)
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15 min. individual appointments |
Starting one week before priority registration for registration problems, questions, etc. (Current BA majors and BA minors only!)
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Group appointments |
Scheduled appointments for small groups of students during priority registration to help you create your class schedule for next term.
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Walk-ins/Same days |
A walk-in is for help with registration problems during the first two days of every quarter and priority registration times. These cannot be scheduled in advance.
Same days are also for registration problems only. You call the office at 8 am on the morning you wish to see an advisor and ask for a 'same day' appointment.
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Do I need to make an appointment?
Yes. Students may schedule an appointment in person or by phone. Appointments may be made up to one week in advance. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call to cancel so that another student may be accommodated.
What should I expect from the advising office & what does the advising office expect of me?
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Advisors should develop a purposeful relationship with you and be your advocate |
In the end, YOU are responsible for your education |
- Explain how Advising works
- Help you to develop your educational, career, and life plans
- Give you timely and accurate information
- Tell you about opportunities/events that will help you define or meet your personal goals & plans
- Help you prepare a program that is consistent with your abilities & interests
- Monitor your progress toward your educational/career goals
- Explain OSU policies, procedures, and requirements and why they exist
- Tell you about campus resources and services available to you
- Refer you to resources that can help you academically and/or personally
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- See an advisor regularly
- Make appointments when you need help
- Keep your local address info current in Student Online Services
- Read your ONID & COB email regularly!
- Come prepared with questions, ideas, etc.
- Be Pro-active!
- Tell us about your values, abilities, & goals
- Provide accurate & truthful information
- Call to cancel appointments if needed
- Know & understand OSU/COB polices, procedures, and requirements for your degree program
- Follow through on the advising plan made in your appointment
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Can I S/U a business class?
No, you can never take a business class for an S/U grade. Not even if it's an elective! You can S/U a BACC core class.
How do I S/U a BACC core class?
Come to Bexell 214 and fill out an orange S/U grading form. We'll stamp this form and then you take it to the Registrar's Office. You do not need to make an appointment with an advisor.
What is the difference between a BA and a BS in business?
- BA (Bachelor of Arts) students in business must complete demonstate proficiency of a foreign language through the second year of college level (w/ min. C grades) AND either a) participate in a 10 week international experience to a non-English speaking country, such as internship or study abroad, or b) complete 6 credits of upper division culture course work related to the language studied.
- BS (Bachelor of Science) students in business do NOT need to complete any extra requirements to earn this degree.
How do I get my PIN to register?
- Check your Advising Report online. Don't know how? Click here.
- Come into Bexell 214 with a photo id and ask for it.
- PINs can be emailed to ONID or COB accounts only! NO emails to private accounts.
- PINs can NEVER be given over the phone.
When should I register?
You should register promptly for the next term during priority registration.
Fall term priority registration ~ mid May to early June
Winter term priority registration~ mid November to early December
Spring term priority registration ~ end of February to mid March
Your specific date and time to register is determined by your minimum number of credits (earned plus in progress). If you meet that minimum, you can register in that time block or any later time. Your specific registration time can be found on the Check Registration Status page in the Registration menu through Student Online Services or check the Priority Registration Schedule.
How do I declare a minor?
You would need to contact the department and/or college of your minor. Each college has a different process to officially declare a minor. You might be required to attend an orientation, or the minor might have prerequisite requirements. You can find information about all current university minors here.
How do I declare my option in business?
All option students (except Accounting) should pick up an option declaration form in Bexell 214. Once complete, we will stamp your form. Take it to the Registrar's window in Kerr Admin to add your option. Accounting has a separate application process to the option. For more information, check the Accounting department web pages.
When should I declare my option and/or minor?
Ideally, you should pick both your option and minor choice by the time you are a junior.
If I double option in business, do I need a minor?
Yes. (Students using the new business core curriculum do not need a minor).
If I get a double degree in business and something else, do I need a minor?
No. (Students using thew new business core curriculum do not need a minor).
How do I get into a closed business class?
Wait List: During phase 2 of priority registration, waitlists will be opened online. You should add your name to the list for classes that you would like to take. If the waitlist is full, keep checking online. COB no longer uses its old wait list system.
First day: Come into Bexell 214 to try and get a spot in a class on the first day of the new term.
NEVER GO TO THE PROFESSOR AND ASK TO BE ADDED INTO THE CLASS. THEY WILL JUST SEND YOU TO BEXELL 214.
How do I use a waitlist?
During Phase 2 of the priority registration process, you may add to the wait list for a class with the following steps:
Copy the CRN of the class you want to waitlist
Go to the add/drop section of your Student Online Services
Paste the CRN into the CRN boxes at the bottom of the page
Click Submit Changes
Under the Action Scrollbar, choose Waitlist
Click Submit Changes.
You will receive an error message if the wait list is full. You will need to monitor the class and add to the wait list once seats become available.
If you are planning to transfer classes from PSU:
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