Advising

The College of Arts & Sciences Advising Office welcomes undergraduate students with declared Arts and Science majors, undecided students who wish to investigate undergraduate college programs, and prospective students considering Oakland University for a Bachelor’s degree. We are committed to helping students achieve their educational goals.

Services

• Undergraduate navigation and support
• Information on your undergraduate program(s), class scheduling, registration, etc.
• Declaring an undergraduate major or minor/concentration
• Referrals to campus resources
• Graduation audits
• Career planning

Who is my Academic Adviser

You can identify your assigned academic adviser on your MySAIL account. In the My Details box at the top of the page. You will see a blue ADVISER link right under your class standing. This link will give you the name and email of your assigned adviser.  You are always welcome to use our general advising office email at casadv@oakland.edu as needed.

In the College you also have a faculty adviser specific to your CAS major(s) and/or minor(s).  You can find those names here.

Appointments 

Advising appointments are offered virtually via Google Meet, ZOOM or phone.  In person appointments are available for vaccinated students.

Please call (248) 370-4567 to schedule an appointment. You will receive instructions on virtual appointments through your Oakland University email. If you prefer a virtual or phone appointment, please let us know when scheduling. All in person appointments will require masks and the completion of the Daily Health Screening per OU guidelines.

Drop-In Advising 

CAS offers drop-in advising several times per year.

• During Open Registration each March
• The first week of classes for Fall and Winter semesters

Drop-in advising is first come, first serve. Sign-up begins approximately 30 minutes before the starting time, so make sure you call or come early! You will be given a 15 minute time slot with an adviser. Drop-ins are both in-person (for vaccinated students) or virtual. Students should call our office for a virtual drop-in time slot or complete the health screening form and come to our office to receive an in-person time slot.