How Can My Advisor Help Me?

Our team looks forward to supporting you during your academic journey!  To schedule an advising appointment please call 614/292-4041.

Advisors Do:

  • Direct and refer students to campus resources
  • Provide information regarding University and College policy
  • Take appointments to support students with their questions
  • Explain the use of helpful tools like the degree audit, schedule planner, and other features of Buckeyelink
  • Provide resources related to the impacts of academic decisions (ex: what happens if you drop/ add a course)
  • Answer questions about progression requirements
  • Answer emails within 2-3 business days

Advisors Do Not:

  • Call or make contact with a campus resource on behalf of the student
  • Receive mid-term grades or reports from all faculty regarding a student’s academic performance
  • Select courses for students
  • Speak to the difficulty of a specific course
  • Know how a course will be graded other than the grade scale listed in Buckeyelink
  • Know the teaching style, preferences, or strengths of specific instructors for a course
  • Tell a student what course of action is best for them, however we will assist students in weighing the different factors to consider when making a decision