Autumn Semester Drop-In Advising Hours
For the first two weeks of the semester, our advisors are only available for Drop-In Advising!
- No appointment necessary;
- Limited to 15 minutes;
- You will be seen by the first available advisor.
Week 1: Tuesday, August 20 – Friday, August 23
- 9:00 AM-Noon (last student must sign-in before 11:45 AM)
- 1:00-4:00 PM (last student must sign-in before 3:45 PM)
Week 2: Monday, August 26 – Friday, August 30
- 9:00 AM-Noon (last student must sign-in before 11:45 AM)
- 1:00-4:00 PM (last student must sign-in before 3:45 PM)
Appointments for School of Communication Students
Appointments will resume Week 3 of autumn semester. You must have an appointment if you want to see an advisor in the School of Communication. To schedule a 30 minute appointment with an advisor in the School of Communication:
- Visit OnCourse to schedule your own appointment (preferred)
- Call the advising office at 614-292-8444
- Visit 3033 Derby Hall front desk
Appointments cannot be scheduled over email. Appointments can be made up to 2 weeks in advance.
Same Day Appointments
During peak periods of class registration, we offer Same Day Appointments each Tuesday and Wednesday between 9:00am-Noon and 1:00-4:00pm. Autumn semester same days will run from mid-October through mid-November. Please check back for additional details.
Non-School of Communication Ohio State Students
Are you a current Ohio State student thinking of switching your major to communication or journalism?
Students are required to attend a Major Information Session before scheduling an individual advising appointment with a School of Communication advisor. Students can declare pre-communication or pre-journalism at the session.
See Declaring the Pre-Major for upcoming Major Information Session dates and times.
Prospective High School or Transfer Students
Please email advisor Lisa Jerele at jerele.2@osu.edu to request additional information and to schedule an advising appointment. We recommend arranging your visit at least 2-3 weeks in advance as appointments fill quickly. Appointments are required. In addition, we encourage prospective students to arrange an Admissions Overview and Tour to learn about Ohio State's application and admissions requirements.
Advising Office Location
3033 Derby Hall, 154 North Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210 - Ohio State map
Office Hours
Autumn and Spring Semesters: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Closed on holidays)
Summer Semester: Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm (Closed on holidays)