Advising

 

 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

Beth Thompson
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
Current students not assigned to this advisor I (e.g. major-changes, adding a minor): Schedule through Beaver Hub
Former OSU students seeking readmission: Schedule here
Gina Cavanaugh
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-H
541-737-4670
Specialties:
  • Natural Resources
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
Current students not assigned to this advisor I (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
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
Current students not assigned to this advisor I (e.g. major-changes, adding a minor): Schedule through Beaver Hub
Former OSU students seeking readmission: Schedule here
Kirk Robinson
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-K
541-737-6458
Specialties:
  • Natural Resources
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
Current students not assigned to this advisor I (e.g. major-changes, adding a minor): Schedule through Beaver Hub
Morgan Shahan
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
Current students not assigned to this advisor I (e.g. major-changes, adding a minor): Schedule through Beaver Hub
Former OSU students seeking readmission: Schedule here
Nicole Kent
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
Current students not assigned to this advisor I (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:
  • Forest Engineering
  • Forest/Civil Engineering
  • Forestry
Scheduling an Appointment:
If this is your assigned advisor: Schedule through your Beaver Hub Success Team
Current students not assigned to this advisor I (e.g. major-changes, adding a minor): Schedule through Beaver Hub
Former OSU students seeking readmission: Schedule here
Terina McLachlain
Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) 116-L
(541) 737-2088
Specialties:
  • Natural Resources
  • 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 I (e.g. major-changes, adding a minor): Schedule through Beaver Hub
Former OSU students seeking readmission: Schedule 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
  • Forestry minor: Ruth Sterner or Nicole Kent
  • Natural Resources: Terina McLachlain
  • Natural Resources minor: Terina McLachlain
  • Wood Innovation for Sustainability: Nicole Kent
  • Wood Innovation for Sustainability minor: Nicole Kent
  • Wood Product Sales minor: Nicole Kent
  • Tourism, Recreation & Adventure Leadership: Beth Thompson
  • Undecided: Nicole Kent

Prospective Students

Newly Admitted COF Students

  • Corvallis Campus: First-Years, Transfers, and Post-Baccs who have not attended OSU previously should register for a START orientation session
  • Ecampus: First-Years, Transfers, and Post-Baccs who have not attended OSU previously should complete the Ecampus Online Orientation.  Once orientation is complete, students will be contacted with instructions for connecting with an advisor.