Advising And Academic Support
Carefully planning your coursework is critical to your success as a student. Your advisor can help you make strategic decisions when selecting classes, review your progress toward your degree, provide guidance to help you navigate the university's policies and services, and identify academic and university resources important to your success. Always plan ahead when scheduling an advising appointment, particularly during peak advising times when advisors may be booked several weeks in advance.
Department of Art Advisor
Ryan Heitkamp and Todd Bitters are the interim advisors assigned to the Department of Art. Check in with ASC advising to find out more.
Advisors can:
- Help with course selection
- Identify special academic and career opportunities
- Assist with meeting graduation requirements
- Provide an explanation of university policies and procedures
- Offer information on accessing campus support services
- And many other things!
How do I determine if I should schedule an appointment or visit during Drop-In Thursday Hours (2-4:30pm unless otherwise noted)?
Scheduled Appointments (30 mins): Progress check, course projection, graduation application, curriculum petition, registration petition, major change, transfer credit review, etc. (complex situations)
Non-OSU Students: Contact ASC Advising at 614-292-6961 to schedule an appointment.
Below are links to some common advising matters.
Advising and Academic Services provides comprehensive advising information.
Information on when to declare a major, how to declare a major, and what questions you should ask can be found on the College of Arts and Sciences Website.
Your academic center for information about your academic record is BuckeyeLink. View the university's schedule of classes, plan a schedule of classes, register, add/drop a class, see your grades, view your class schedule, view your statement including financial aid, print an advising report, get your degree audit report (DARS), request a transcript, access Carmen, and more.
Policies and processes for all your scheduling questions, including registration, adding, and dropping courses.
See how your completed courses satisfy both general and major area course requirements. Access DARS through Buckeye Link, Enrollment and Academic History.
Information on academic status, academic dismissal, reinstatement, Freshman Forgiveness, Fresh Start, and more. Students who are struggling in a class are encouraged to discuss their difficulty with the course instructor. Academic advisors are also available for assistance in identifying appropriate resources.
Ensure you have accurate information on deadlines and policies to ensure your graduation plans proceed smoothly.
The "BuckeyeMail for life" email plan was discontinued as of April 2025. Graduating students will have limited access to specific technology systems, including email and Carmen, for a limited period after graduation. See more information about access that ends immediately after graduation, or 30 days, 60 days, and 2 years post-graduation at: Technology Access After Graduation.