Undergraduate Academic Advising

The CEGE Undergraduate Academic Advising team is dedicated to supporting students in Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering in their educational pursuits. The student-advisor partnership can have an important impact on a student’s academic success and we encourage students to utilize the advising resources in planning an all-around enriching educational experience here at OSU. For more information regarding academic advising and student resources please visit Engineering Advising.

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Scheduling an Undergraduate Advising Appointment

New to OnCourse? Watch this tutorial on how to schedule an advising appointment.

Are you a graduate student? Visit Civil Engineering Graduate Studies Program (CEGSP)

or contact Gail Morris, Graduate Program Coordinator.

Advising Office

The CEGE Undergraduate Academic Advising Office is located in 436 Bolz Hall. The Advising Office is open during normal University hours and during academic breaks, but not during University holidays.

Advising Office Front Desk - (614) 688-7506

Advising Appointments

We do not hold walk-in hours, but we have 15 and 30-minute appointment options.

Students who need to speak to an advisor for single semester course planning, graduation, and other quick questions are asked to schedule a 15-minute appointment with advisors.

Students who need to speak to an advisor for long-term course planning, financial aid appeals, reinstatement petitions, etc. are required to schedule a 30-minute appointment with advisors.

PLEASE NOTE: If you schedule a 15-minute appointment, you MUST arrive on time for your appointment. Any student who arrives more than 5 minutes late will be asked to reschedule their appointment.

Emails

If you have a quick question and you don’t want to schedule an appointment, please feel free to email your advisor. Please do not email complicated scheduling questions. If you’d like to schedule an appointment with an advisor, it is recommended that you email at least 3 business days prior. Please make sure to always include your name.# as well as appropriate contact information.

Why Meet with an Advisor?

Request information about academic programs
Clarify academic requirements, policies and procedures
Discuss academic difficulties and concerns
Long-term course planning and assistance with filling out forms

Advising Appointment Expectations

What is the student’s role in the advising partnership?

Know curriculum, audit academic records and complete program requirements
Understand how actions affect your status
Come to advising appointments prepared (DARs printed, forms filled out as necessary, course projections completed, etc.
Ask questions and seek help before a situation escalates

What is the advisor’s role in the advising partnership?

Provide accurate information
Listen to concerns, provide guidance and make referrals
Assist with course planning, help with goal setting, encourage career exploration

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