Advising

Schedule an appointment with your academic adviser online using the online scheduling system here.

For step-by-step directions, please visit the CAS Online Appointment Scheduling Directions. Please note: you must be signed into your Oakland University email account to access the document.

The College of Arts & Sciences Advising Office welcomes undergraduate students with declared Arts and Science majors &/or minors, 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..

Who is my Faculty Adviser

In the College of Arts and Sciences, you also have a faculty adviser specific to your CAS major(s) and/or minor(s). Your faculty adviser is a faculty member in your area of study who can help you with course selection, career goals, internship/research opportunities, graduate school plans, and more.

Appointments

Advising appointments are offered virtually via Zoom or in person. Please call (248) 370-4567 to schedule an appointment. You will receive instructions on virtual appointments through your Oakland University email. You are now able to self schedule an appointment with your academic adviser. In this system you are able to make, cancel or move your appointment. Schedule an appointment with your academic adviser online using the online scheduling system here.

Call in Advising

Calls are covered by one of our CAS advisers on a first-come, first-serve basis. Our office is open for call in advising from 9 am-11:45 am & 1:30 pm - 3:45 pm, beginning Tuesday December 17, 2024 through Thursday December 19, 2024 & on Friday December 20, 2024 just holding a morning session from 9am - 11:45am We are closed for university-approved holidays or emergency closings. We will resume call in advising once we are back in the office from break.

During Call-In Advising at the start of fall/winter semesters, we can answer questions related to:

Registration error messages
Reconfiguring schedule for current term only
Registration error messages
Class cancellations
Failed/unmet prereqs
Needing to replace a current term course
Change of majors - current term schedule only
Class planning - only for current term
Dismissal appeal granted - for January dates only

We Require an Appointment For:

Full semester or academic year planning
Career/academic path planning
In-depth major or minor exploration
Graduation audit

Majors

The below sample schedules are intended for general information only and are not meant to be a complete description of all Oakland University degree requirements. It is strongly recommended that you meet with your academic adviser to discuss your specific degree program, ensuring the details of your major can be thoroughly reviewed.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides yearly analysis of numerous careers, reviewing job availability, salary information, required education, etc.

The undergraduate catalog has more details on program requirements.

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Minors and Concentrations

Below is a list of minors and concentrations available in the College of Arts and Sciences. Each link below will take you to the appropriate page of the current undergraduate catalog listing the requirements for the minor or concentration.

Minors are not required for College of Arts and Sciences majors. However, students will sometimes complete minors or concentrations in addition to their major if they have other areas of academic interest. If you are interested in discussing a minor or concentration, please schedule an appointment with your academic adviser.

Students pursuing admission into the Secondary Teaching Education Program (STEP) must complete a teaching minor in one of the following areas: biology, chemistry, dance, economics, English, history, mathematics, modern languages (Spanish, French or German), physics, political science, or sociology. Teaching minors for these areas can be found in the same catalog sections as the regular minors.

As a general rule, no more than 8 credits of course work used to satisfy one major, minor, or concentration may be applied toward another.

Appointments with a CAS Adviser is required to go over requirements to add a minor. Once you have met with an adviser, a form with me emailed to you to fill out. Once that form is received electronically in our office, we will add that minor. If you are interested in adding any of these minors or concentrations, please contact our office to set up and appointment with a CAS Adviser at 248-370-4567.

Minor or Concentration

Addiction Studies Concentration
Advertising Minor
African and African-American Studies Minor
American Studies Concentration
Anthropology Minor
Applied Geographic Information Science (GIScience) Minor
Applied Mathematics Minor (for students in SECS)
Applied Statistics Minor
Archaeology Concentration
Archaeology Minor
Art History Minor
Astronomy Minor
Bioethics Minor
Biology Minor
Certificate in Dance Education
Chemistry Minor
Child Welfare Minor (For social work majors only)
Chinese Minor
Chinese Studies Minor
Christianity Studies Minor
Communication Minor
Communication and Deaf Studies Minor
Communication, Advocacy and Social Justice Minor
Creative Writing Minor
Criminal Justice Minor
Dance Minor
Digital Media Production Minor
Economics Minor
English Minor
Environmental Science Minor
Environmental Studies Concentration
Film Minor
French Minor
French Language and Literature Minor
French Studies Concentration
Geology Minor
German Minor
German Studies Minor
Gerontology Concentration
Graphic Design Minor
Health Communication Minor
History Minor
Interactive and Social Media Minor
International Relations Minor
Islamic Studies Minor
Italian Minor
Japanese Minor
Japanese Studies Minor
Jazz Studies Minor
Journalism Minor
Judaic Studies Minor
Latin American Studies Minor
LGBTQ Studies Minor
Linguistics Minor
Mathematics Minor
Middle Eastern Studies Minor
Music Minor
Music, Liberal Arts Minor
Music Technology Minor
Music Technology, Liberal Arts Minor
Music Theory Minor
Organizational Communication Minor
Philosophy Minor
Philosophy of Cognitive Science Minor
Physics Minor
Political Science Minor
Pre-Law Studies (not a minor or major)
Pre-Medical Studies Concentration
Psychology Minor
Public Administration and Public Policy Minor
Public Relations Minor
Relational Communication Minor
Religious Studies Concentration
Russian and East European Studies
Science Minors - Two and Three
Sociology Minor
South Asian Studies Minor
Spanish Minor
Spanish Language and Literature Minor
Speech Language Pathology Minor
Studio Art Minor
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor
Theatre Minor
Urban Agriculture and Agroecology Minor
Urban Studies Concentration
Women and Gender Studies Minor
World Music Minor
Writing Minor

College of Arts and Sciences Advising

100 Fitzgerald House
614 Pioneer Drive
Rochester, MI 48309-4482
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(248) 370-4567

College of Arts and Sciences
Dean's Office

Varner Hall, Room 217
371 Varner Drive
Rochester , MI 48309-4485
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(248) 370-2140
Fax: (248) 370-4280
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