Academic Resources For Success

Office of Student Success

Everything you need for academic success in one place.

Navigate your academic journey with confidence using the College of Health's academic resource hub.

Whether you're exploring health minors and certificates, planning your pre-health pathway to medical school, or seeking answers in our Advising FAQ, we've connected you with the tools you need to succeed.

Access essential student forms for course overrides and petitions, explore 12+ health-focused minors available on campus or online, and get guidance on requirements for medicine, nursing, physical therapy, and physician assistant programs.

Beyond College of Health resources, you'll find connections to university-wide support including free tutoring at the Math & Statistics Learning Center and Writing Center, academic coaching at the Academic Success Center, and critical dates in the academic calendar. Everything you need for academic success in one place.

College of Health Academic Resources

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Academic Minors and Certificates

Expand your expertise with a College of Health minor or certificate. Choose from 12+ programs including global health, public health, nutrition, kinesiology, and aging studies. Available on campus or online. A health minor complements any major and gives you unique skills for your future career.

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Advising FAQ

Find answers to your advising questions in the Advising FAQ. Get clarity on registration, course requirements, grading policies, campus resources, and more. Your go-to resource when you need quick answers between advising appointments.

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Pre-health pathways

Explore your path to medical school or health professions with Pre-Health Pathways. Get guidance on course requirements, major selection, and career preparation for medicine, nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant programs, and more.

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Undergraduate student forms

Access essential forms for class overrides, petitions, and course substitutions. Submit requests for major requirement exceptions, transfer course equivalencies, and more. Streamline your academic planning with the forms you need to customize your degree path.

Oregon State University Academic Resources

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Academic Catalog

Your official guide to degree requirements, academic regulations, and university policies. Find detailed information about majors, minors, graduation requirements, and academic standards. Essential for understanding what you need to graduate.

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Academic Regulations

Understand the official policies and procedures that govern your academic journey. Learn about grading systems, course registration rules, academic standing requirements, and your rights as a student. Know the regulations that affect your degree progress.

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Academic Success Center

Connect with strategists, academic coaches, and peer-led study groups to support your learning. Get help with time management, study strategies, test preparation and academic goal-setting. Free support services designed to help you thrive at OSU.

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Academic calendar

Stay on track with important dates and deadlines for registration, course changes, withdrawals, and finals. Plan ahead with term start dates, add/drop deadlines, and holiday breaks. Never miss a critical academic deadline.

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The Learning Corner

Explore online academic success resources with research-backed study techniques and time management tools. Find strategies for effective learning, planning routines that work for your life, and techniques to support your academic wellbeing. Evidence-based tools accessible anytime, anywhere.

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Business Tutoring: The Commons

The Commons provides a safe, welcoming space for students to receive academic support and build a community.

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Economics Undergraduate Lab/Tutoring

The Economics Undergraduate Lab features free tutoring for undergraduates in lower division core economics courses such as ECON 201 and 202. Drop-in support available. Master core economics concepts with peer tutors who have succeeded in these courses.

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Living/learning community

Your residence hall offers built-in academic and personal support right where you live. Connect with Resident Assistants, Academic Learning Assistants, and professional staff for help with academic challenges, roommate issues, campus resources, and community building. Living on campus means support is always close to home.

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Mathematics and Statistics Learning Center (MSLC)

Access free personalized math tutoring with graduate teaching assistants in Kidder Hall 108 or online. Get real-time help with your math coursework, study with classmates, or use the space for your math study group. Available both in-person and virtually.

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Placement Test | World Languages and Cultures

Determine your language placement level with free online assessments in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, and more. Find the right starting point for your language learning and potentially fulfill your world language requirement with your existing skills.

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Schedule of Classes

Search and browse all available courses by term, subject, instructor, or keyword. Find course details including times, locations, instructors, and credits. Your essential tool for planning your schedule and registering for classes.

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The Writing Center

Get free writing support at any stage of your project, from brainstorming to final revisions. Work with peer consultants on essays, research papers, resumes, cover letters, and more through in-person drop-ins, Zoom appointments, or online written feedback. Strengthen your writing skills for academic and professional success.