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Oakland University
College of Arts and Sciences
Advising Office
221 Varner Hall
(248) 370-4567

Office Hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Please call (248) 370-4567 to schedule an appointment or stop by our offices at 221 Varner Hall to make the appointment in person.

Walk-in advising is available during particularly busy times during the academic year. To see the specific days and times when walk-in advising is available, and some general information about how walk-in advising works, please visit the walk-in advising calendar.

Overview of Advising in the College of Arts and Sciences

The advising office staff welcomes visits from students who have declared Arts and Sciences majors, undecided students who wish to investigate college programs and prospective students who plan to attend Oakland University. We are committed to helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.

What questions can advisers answer?

• How long will it take to complete a degree?
• What courses satisfy requirements?
• Is the major I've selected appropriate for my goals?
• Should I consider a minor or concentration?
• Can I take courses at another school during the summer?

When should you see an adviser?

• When you are re-entering college after a long absence
• Before or just after declaring a major
• If an academic policy or requirement needs clarification
• When you begin to experience academic difficulty
• When you need help developing an educational plan
• Prior to your final semester before graduation
• If you wish to appeal for an exception to a policy
• When you need to review your course selection

What other services do advisers provide?

• Referrals to other campus resources
• Graduation audits
• Career planning