Liberal Studies Academic Advising

Students should begin their advising process by applying for admission and registration if not already admitted. Information can be accessed at OSU-Cascades Admissions to Registration. 

On-campus Courses:

College of Liberal Arts courses at OSU-Cascades

Advising Documents:

Liberal Studies Advising Guide/Checklist

Plan of Study Worksheet

Essay/Submit Instructions

Students interested in Liberal Studies have a choice of how they develop their major.  Begin by reviewing the overview of liberal studies majors and exploring the pre-designed themes or exploring themes you will design yourself for your Plan of Study (Major). 

Advising Process for Liberal Studies Majors

Upon admission to OSU-Cascades, you are ready to begin a three-step advising process:

• Meet with an OSU-Cascades Academic Advisor at New Student Orientation. At this session, you will plan your first term's schedule, as well as receive an overview of your degree requirements and a transfer credit evaluation (if transfer credits exist).  Follow up with the Academic Advisor for additional advising.

•  Connect with your Academic Advisor  for Bacc Core and CLA Core advising.  Make sure you get cleared for registration at COCC and get your Term Registration PIN for OSU courses.

• Continue to meet with your Academic Advisor to develop and finalize your Plan of Study. Make an appointment before next term registration begins. You must finalize 2 terms after you declare LS major.
  

Additional Advising Resources

Sample Plan of Study/Essay: American Studies

Sample Plan of Study/Essay: American Cultural Literacy

Sample Plan of Study/Essay: Constructing Culture

OSU-Cascades Advising

OSU-Cascades Career Services