Advising
The College of Forestry provides professional academic advisors who are experts on your curriculum, college and university policies, and student development. Each student has an assigned advisor for their major, and your advisor is part of your Success Team in Beaver Hub. In addition to guidance on your major, classes, and curriculum, your advisor is a helpful resource for information and referrals to get the most of your OSU experience.
Update 9/18/23: Appointment scheduling has changed university-wide! Please find your advisor on the list below and use choose the scheduling link that matches your status.
Update 9/18/23: The COF Advising team is experiencing very high demand for services. We'll be grateful for your patience when response time and appointment availbility is impacted.
Appointment Types
| Type of Appointment | Length | Example topics |
|
General Advising |
25 min | Planning for next term’s classes, adding a COF minor, internships/work experience, add or change option, academic support |
| Change of Major | 55 min | Changing to a COF major (book with an advisor for that major) |
| General Questions | 15 min | Quick questions, registration issues |
| START/Orientation Advising | 55 min | New students going through orientation |
| Other | 55 min | Long-term planning, NR 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 with COF International Programs |
| Prospective Students | Varies | Request info and appointments here |
Advisors
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-G
(541) 737-1179
Specialties: Natural Resources, Tourism, Recreation & Adventure Leadership
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
If this not your assigned advisor (e.g. major-changes, re-admission, etc): Schedule an appointment here
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-F
(541) 737-2873
Specialties: Natural Resources
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
If this not your assigned advisor (e.g. major-changes, re-admission, etc): Schedule an appointment here
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-E
(541) 737-9135
Specialties: Natural Resources
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
If this not your assigned advisor (e.g. major-changes, re-admission, etc): Schedule an appointment here
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-H
(541) 737-1592
Specialties: Head Advisor, Natural Resources, Renewable Materials, Wood Innovation & Sustainability, Wood Products Sales Minor
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
If this not your assigned advisor (e.g. major-changes, re-admission, etc): Schedule an appointment here
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-J
(541) 737-6548
Specialties: Forest Engineering, Forest/Civil Engineering, Forestry
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
If this not your assigned advisor (e.g. major-changes, re-admission, etc): Schedule an appointment here
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-L
(541) 737-2088
(541) 321-8651 (mobile)
Specialties: Natural Resources, Natural Resources Accelerated Masters Program
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
If this not your assigned advisor (e.g. major-changes, re-admission, etc): Schedule an appointment here
Current COF Students
- are required to connect with their academic advisor at least once every quarter
- can schedule using the link next to their advisor's name above
Current OSU Students in other majors
can schedule an appointment with the following Academic Advisors for information on a specific major:
- Forestry, Forest Engineering, Forest/Civil Engineering: Ruth Sterner
- Natural Resources: Terina McLachlain
- Wood Innovation for Sustainability (formerly Renewable Materials): Nicole Kent
- Tourism, Recreation & Adventure Leadership: Beth Thompson
- Undecided: Nicole Kent
Prospective Students
Newly Admitted COF Students
- First-Years, Transfers, and Post-Baccs who have not attended OSU previously should register for a START orientation session
- Post-Baccs who previously completed coursework at OSU should schedule an appointment with the Academic Advisor for their major