Category First-Year Hacks

Managing Your Time Well in College

As the semester begins, staying organized and managing your time effectively is crucial. A few tips to consider: You can’t keep track of everything in your head! Consider using Google Calendar or a Academic Planner to keep track of all…

Check In With Support Systems

As you start college, it can be important to check-in regularly with your support systems, family, etc. These conversations provide you with a chance to talk about how you are doing at college, get updates from home, and connect you…

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.

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!