• Meet with your advisors frequently
• Create a plan of action (What classes will you take? What quarter will you take them?)
• Keep your grades up

If it is important that you to finish in four years, sample four-year plans are available for your reference. Don't worry; your plan can change if your interests change, but talk with you advisor to make sure you don't waste your time taking classes that won't benefit you.

The time it takes students to earn a degree varies. Here are some things to consider:

Are you working full or part-time?

• Did you take time off school to complete a really cool internship?
• Will you study abroad more than once?
• What if you are in the military and get activated?

We'll help you create an individual plan for degree that meets your needs, no matter what your circumstances are.


Other Things to Consider

How often you meet with your advisor
Our college provides you with several advisors to help you plan your degree and resolve academic issues.

• Your faculty advisor teaches classes in your major
• Your coordinating advisor serves as a backup to your faculty advisor
• The college counselor and assistant dean of academic affairs are also willing to guide you when needed

Although your advisors may contact you throughout your time here, they ultimately rely on you to schedule appointments them.

The survey course

The survey class you'll take during your first quarter at Ohio State is important to your academic success.
In this class you will:

• Learn about planning your degree
• Discuss the importance of using your resources
• Make connection with your advisors

Degree audit review

If you want to see your academic history at Ohio State, you can run a degree audit at any time. This document will outline all the classes you've taken and your grades in them.

It is a good idea for you to share this audit with your family periodically to show the progress you've made.

Many students also check this audit to make sure it truly reflects your progress. Please discuss any degree problems with your advisors.

To run a degree audit visit the registrar's Web site.