Academic program
Your academic program encompasses:
- Degree(s)
- Major(s)
- Minor(s)
- Certificate(s), and
- Any options you are pursuing in your studies at OSU
For those pursuing standalone certificates at OSU, please see the FAQs.
Use the general catalog, advising resources, and MyDegrees to track your program requirements and to make decisions about making changes to your program.
How do I change my major?
Undergraduate students
See the academic advisor or advising office responsible for the major; the advising staff will submit a change of academic program through our online process.
If you decide to change your major after the add/drop deadline, the change will normally take effect for the next academic term. You can also request a change on campus through your advisor.
Graduate students
Those who wish to change their academic program should consult the Office of Graduate Education's change of degree/major procedures.
Microcredentials
- Information for students about microcredentials is located on the Office of the Registrar Microcredentials webpage.
- Information for faculty and staff is located on the Office of Curriculum Management/Assessment and Accreditation Microcredentials webpage.
Standalone certificates
For information on standalone certificates, check out the FAQs.
Advising
Academic advising is invaluable to the successful completion of your education goals. Your academic advisor is there to provide guidance in regards to course selection, degree requirements, academic success strategies, career plans, and integration to the campus culture. Each academic college has developed an advising structure that facilitates the needs of their programs and students. However, all colleges recommend that you:
You may contact the college director of advising for more information about the advising resources and requirements of your program. Contact information for individual departments is available online under the subject area contacts heading.
Academic catalog
Check out the academic catalog for information regarding admission requirements, degree requirements, available programs, academic regulations, policies, academic calendars, and much more.
Familiarize yourself with the catalog in general, while paying particular attention to your program requirements and academic regulations.
Enrollment status by credit hours
|
Student type |
Enrollment status |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
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Undergraduate/postbaccalaureate |
Full time |
12+ |
|
Half time |
6–11 |
|
|
Part time |
1–5 |
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Graduate |
Full time |
9+ |
|
Half time |
5–8 |
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Part time |
1–4 |
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General education |
Full time |
18+ |
|
Half time |
15–17 |
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Part time |
1–14 |
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