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Advising
Your College of Forestry advisor is here to support you from your first day on campus through graduation. They’ll help you understand academic policies, choose the courses to meet your goals and connect you with valuable campus resources. Advisors also track your academic progress, support your degree planning and help ensure you have the tools and guidance you need to thrive both academically and professionally. Find your advisor and schedule a meeting below. Scroll to the bottom of this page for appointment types and lengths.
Beth Thompson
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-G
(541) 737-1179
Specialties:
- New Student Advising for all COF Majors
- Natural Resources (continuing students)
- Tourism, Recreation & Adventure Leadership (continuing students)
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
Current students not assigned to this advisor (e.g. major changes, adding a minor): Schedule through Beaver Hub
Gina Cavanaugh
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-H
541-737-4670
Specialties:
- Forestry (continuing students)
- Natural Resources (continuing students)
- Tourism, Recreation & Adventure Leadership (continuing students)
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
Current students not assigned to this advisor (e.g. major changes, adding a minor): Schedule through Beaver Hub
Hilary McMillan
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-F
(541) 737-2873
Specialties:
- Natural Resources (continuing students)
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
Current students not assigned to this advisor (e.g. major changes, adding a minor): Schedule through Beaver Hub
Kirk Robinson
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-K
541-737-6458
Specialties:
- New Student Advising for all COF Majors
- Natural Resources (continuing students)
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
Current students not assigned to this advisor (e.g. major changes, adding a minor): Schedule through Beaver Hub
Morgan Shahan
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-E
(541) 737-9135
Specialties:
- COF New Student Advising Lead
- New Student Advising for all COF Majors
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
Current students not assigned to this advisor (e.g. major changes, adding a minor): Schedule through Beaver Hub
Nicole Kent
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-H
(541) 737-1592
Specialties:
- COF Director of Advising
- Natural Resources (continuing students)
- Renewable Materials (continuing students)
- Wood Innovation & Sustainability (continuing students)
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
Current students not assigned to this advisor (e.g. major changes, adding a minor): Schedule through Beaver Hub
Former OSU students seeking readmission: Schedule Here
Ruth Sterner
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-J
(541) 737-6548
Specialties:
- Forestry (continuing students)
- Forest Engineering (continuing students)
- Forest/Civil Engineering (continuing students)
- Natural Resources (continuing students)
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
Current students not assigned to this advisor (e.g. major changes, adding a minor): Schedule through Beaver Hub
Terina McLachlain
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-L
(541) 737-2088
Specialties:
- Natural Resources Program Coordinator
- Natural Resources (continuing students)
- Natural Resources Accelerated Masters Program
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
Current students not assigned to this advisor (e.g. major changes, adding a minor): Schedule through Beaver Hub
Former OSU students seeking readmission: Schedule Here
General Questions > 15 min
Quick questions or registration issues.
General Advising > 25 min
Class planning, adding a College of Forestry minor, internships/work experience, add or change option, academic support.
Change of Major > 55 min
Changing to a College of Forestry major (schedule with an advisor for that program).
New Student Onboarding > 55 min
New students going through orientation.
Other > 55 min
Long-term planning, Natural Resources students writing ISOs, longer discussions, getting re-admitted to OSU, academic support.
Career Support > Varies
Schedule with Career Development Center in Handshake.
Study Abroad > Varies
Schedule now with College of Forestry International Programs Office.
Prospective Students > Varies
Request more info and/or schedule an appointment to meet.