There are a number of ways you can approach a course you are having difficulties with. Click on the following link to learn more: http://environmental.science.oregonstate.edu/files/envsci/options-if-doing-poorly-in-a-course.pdf. This is not intended to recommend one course of action over another; it is simply an advisory tool intended to present the pros/cons and process for each approach to assist you in your decision-making.
How and when do I apply for graduation?
January 31st, 2013Apply online: http://oregonstate.edu/registrar/apply-graduation, when senior standing is reached (135 credits) or three terms in advance of graduation. Deadline is the end of the second week of the term in which you wish to graduate.
May I take courses in my major on an S/U or P/N grading basis?
January 31st, 2013No. The only exception is internship credit (ENSC or GEO 410), which is automatically graded “P/N”
Whose responsibility is it to keep track of my progress at OSU — my advisor’s or mine?
January 31st, 2013It is your responsibility. By regularly accessing and reviewing your MyDegrees checklist, you can keep an accurate record of your progress toward graduation. Access MyDegrees by logging onto your Student Online Services account and selecting the Student Records link.
What can I do if my advisor is not available and I need immediate assistance?
January 31st, 2013For urgent issues, contact the main Environmental Sciences office at 541-737-2404 or ensc@oregonstate.edu. Alternatively, you may contact Ecampus Support Services at 1-800- 667-1465 or ecampus@oregonstate.edu.
How do I make an appointment with my advisor?
January 31st, 2013On campus students can fill out the following appointment form: http://envsci.science.oregonstate.edu/advising/appointmentform. Distance students can fill out the following advising appointment form: http://envsci.science.oregonstate.edu/node/499
How do I identify and locate my advisor?
January 31st, 2013On campus students can identify and locate their advisor by looking at the Environmental Sciences undergraduate advising page: http://envsci.science.oregonstate.edu/undergrad/on_campus/current/advising. Students in the on-line program can visit the following web site to locate their advisor: http://envsci.science.oregonstate.edu/undergrad/e_campus/current/advising.
What is the best way to reach the Financial Aid office?
January 31st, 2013It is recommended that you contact Financial Aid by email, financial.aid@oregonstate.edu; secondarily you can phone at 541-737-2241.
I’m trying to register for a course and I keep getting an error message?
January 31st, 2013This means that you do not meet the prerequisites or restrictions to access this course. In the Schedule of Classes look to the columns marked “Restrictions” and “Comments” for the pre-requisites and/or other restrictions for the course you are attempting to register for. The course may be restricted to students enrolled in specific Colleges, specific majors, alpha sectioned (WR 121 or COMM), or class standing. If you have not completed and are not registered for the prerequisite, then you will receive a prerequisite error message when you try to register. You may ask the department offering the course to consider giving you an override for it, which will allow you to register for the course without having first met the prerequisites. If the department declines to give you an override, then you must take the prerequisite in order to register for this course.
Why do I have a registration hold?
January 31st, 2013If you have a hold that prevents you from registering then the hold information will be displayed below your Phase 1 and Phase 2 registration time. The most common holds are because a student account balance is over $2,200 or the Health History Form has not been submitted to Student Health Service. If you have a hold on your account and need further clarification, please contact the Registrars Office (541-737-4331; 102 Kerr Admin) for assistance. It is imperative that you clear a registration hold prior to your Phase 1 registration window.
