Philosophy Academic Advising

Our Mission: To assist students in the development of an educational plan for the realization of life and career goals.

OSU-Cascades believes that academic advising is a key ingredient in helping students attain their educational goals. We encourage all students to form a strong partnership with their academic advisor and to become active participants in their own advisement process. Not only can your advisor help you understand rather complex degree requirements and schedule planning, but he or she is a valuable source of information about your career field, job or internship opportunities, study abroad programs, and other majors or minors that may enhance your skills.

Advising Structure

OSU-Cascades uses an effective and efficient advising structure that includes a combination of faculty, peer, and professional advisors working together to meet the unique needs of our students.

OSU students at OSU-Cascades work in collaboration with faculty and peer advisors in their major area of study, benefiting from the unique perspectives of each relationship. UO students at OSU-Cascades are assigned to Diane Pritchard, the UO advisor for all Central Oregon programs.

If students are undecided, they will be assigned to a general advisor until the time that a major area is chosen. By working in partnership with OSU-Cascades Career Services and their advisor, undecided students will explore personal interests, goals, and values, with the goal of selecting a major that incorporates all of these important elements. A list of exploratory classes in OSU-Cascades majors is available to students who are undecided and desire to "test out" different areas.