Know What’s Next
These recommended action steps will help you plan ahead for success throughout your time at OWU. Not sure how to complete a step? Contact Director of Holistic Advising Lauren Hensley at lchensley@owu.edu.
Category First-Year Hacks
Take Steps Toward Choosing a Major
Did you know that “Undecided” is the most popular major at OWU? Students have until the end of their Sophomore year to declare a major. Here are ways to take steps toward that decision. Read this guide to learn all…
Peer Advising – Get a Student Perspective
Meet with a Peer Advisor to learn registration tips and course search hacks, explore majors, and understand degree requirements. This conversation can also help you be more prepared for decision making and deeper conversations with your faculty Academic Advisor. Peer…
Starfish Email? What To Do If You Receive One
About this time each semester, faculty submit early progress surveys via a tool called Starfish. If your faculty have suggestions for how you can improve your class engagement or grades, you’ll receive an email summary. These comments are meant to…
Getting Credit Where Credit is Due
Have you received all of the Transfer or CCP credit you were expecting? Are your AP, IB, or A-Level test scores reflected in course credit? Check your Degree Audit to see how transfer and exam credit have been applied. See…
Reflect on Your Habits for Success
Reflect on Your Habits for Success Ready for a fresh start this Spring? Set aside 5 minutes to reflect on what worked and didn’t work for you last semester. Here are some prompts to get you started: What habits served…
Add/Drop Classes by Thursday, Jan. 23rd
Add/Drop Classes by Thursday, January 23 The deadline to Add or Drop classes for Spring is Thursday, January 23. Aim to decide by Tuesday, January 21 in order to use Self-Service for any changes. To ADD a course: Go to…
Good Luck on Finals!
Good luck on finals this week! We look forward to welcoming you all back to campus in January for the start of the spring semester!
Designing Your Future: UC 153 (0.25 unit course)
Want to design a college and career experience that aligns with who you are and what you hope to gain from your time at OWU? Take UC 153: Designing Your Future. This 0.25 unit Spring course is open to all…
What If You Majored In …?
Are you curious what classes you would need if you chose a certain major? Degree Audit has a built-in tool for this! It’s called “What If.” Log in to degreeaudit.owu.edu Click “What If” For “Degree” stay with Bachelor of Arts…