Mission Statement
Academic advisors in the College of Nursing direct course scheduling for individual students and serve as a vital connection between the student and university resources and information. Academic advisors help students connect to:
- An academic major
- General education curriculum
- Degree options
- Academic remediation
- Out-of-class activities
- Career services
- Study abroad options
- Non-academic support services
In addition, academic advisors are experts at explaining how things work at the university, including policies and procedures with regard to registrations, financial aid, petitions and appeals and graduation. They can be trusted to provide all of this with accuracy, in confidence, and at the right time. Knowing the student as an individual allows the academic advisor to consider the student’s skills, abilities and interests. In this important role, the advisor encourages students to assume responsibility for their education by helping them develop planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills. If you are unsure of who your advisor is, please check your Buckeyelink account.
Peer Advisors
Peer advisors are current BSN students who have been trained by the Office of Student Affairs and Success staff. They work with our Pre-Nursing and BSN students. Please note when calling for an appointment, students may be scheduled with a peer advisor. Peer advisors are able to assist students with many scheduling related questions including:
- How to schedule classes using Buckeyelink
- How to search for General Education Courses
- How to read their degree audit and utilize the information to work toward degree requirements
- General questions regarding BSN coursework and scheduling
You can schedule an appointment with our Peer Advisor through OnCourse or by calling 614-292-4041.
My Assigned Advisor:
You will be assigned an academic advisor in the College of Nursing by the start of your first semester. The name of your advisor will be posted to your Buckeyelink account.
If you have questions or would like to speak with an advisor please email con-advising@osu.edu. To schedule a meeting with an advisor, please utilize OnCourse. Appointments cannot be made via email.
Please note, it may take 3-4 business days for an advisor to reply to your email. During peak season (summer, early autumn and during registration season), the response timeline may be extended to one week as well as the wait period for appointments. We encourage you to plan accordingly, and we very much appreciate your patience.