Advising FAQ

Advising FAQ

  • How does Grade Forgiveness work and how do I use it? 

    A comprehensive explanation of Grade Forgiveness can be found at the link below. Read through the rules carefully and note that no Grade Forgiveness requests are accepted late, per university rules.

    https://u.osu.edu/sfts/grade-forgiveness/

     

  • How do I find an instructor's email address?

    Go to www.osu.edu and click on the search icon in the upper right corner. Type in the instructor's name and their email address should appear.

     

  • What is the deadline to add a course/drop a course/get a refund/apply for Grade Forgiveness/etc?

    It is the responsibility of every student to know the important deadlines each term. A comprehensive list of deadlines is posted on the registrar's website. 

    https://registrar.osu.edu/calendar/

     

  • I have not heard back from my advisor and I have emailed them numerous times. Why are they not responding? 

    If you have not heard back from your advisor after repeated attempts, it could be that you are sending the email to buckeyemail, which advisors do not receive. Make sure you are sending the email to osu.edu. Also note that advisors sometimes receive 50 or more emails a day in addition to various other responsibilities; it may take some time to hear back. If it has been more than 3 days and you have not heard back, please schedule an appointment with an advisor. We ask that you not email multiple advisors.