Academic Advising

Advising

• Can I change my Academic Advisor?
• Do I have the same Academic Advisor every year?
• How do I contact my Academic Advisor?
• How do I find out who my Academic Advisor is?
• What can I do to prepare for my meeting with my Academic Advisor?
• What does an Academic Advisor do?
• What is academic advising?
• What should I do if my Academic Advisor is not available?
• When can I see my Academic Advisor?
• While working with my Academic Advisor, what are my responsibilities as a student?

Getting Started

• Can I attend Owens if I am undecided about my major or career?
• Can I just attend a course or two at Owens in the summer?
• Do I have to see an advisor to register for classes?
• How can I learn more about Orientation?
• How do I apply to Owens Community College?
• I am interested in a Concentration. What is it?
• I have applied to Owens. What are my next steps to enrolling?
• Is it possible to declare dual majors or earn more than one degree from Owens?
• Should I attend Orientation if I was a student at Owens in the past?
• What can I do via my Ozone account?

Test Scores

• Do I need to submit an ACT or SAT score as part of the application process?
• Do I need to take the placement test?
• Does Owens offer the ACT test?

Registration

• How do I change or declare my major?
• How do I view the class schedule search?
• What does it mean if I received a prerequisite/test score error when trying to register?
• What happens if my GPA falls below a 2.0?
• What is my catalog of record?
• What is the difference between the A.S., A.A., A.A.S., and A.A.B. degrees?
• What is the difference between full-time and part-time status?
• What is the difference between transferability and applicability?
• Where and when can I register for courses?
• Where can I find the list of classes that I need to take to complete my major?

Financial Aid, Scholarships, Billing

• Does Owens offer scholarships?
• How do I apply for financial aid, and what is the Owens school code to use on the FAFSA®?
• How much does it cost to attend Owens?
• What are the deadlines for adding and/or dropping classes and obtaining a refund?

Services Available

• If I have a disability, can I receive accommodations for my placement testing?
• Is there a child care center at Owens?
• What types of crisis and/or mental health services are available at Owens?
• What services are available for students with disabilities?
• What athletic teams does Owens have?
• Where do I mail my transcripts?
• What rules govern the confidentiality of college student records?

Transferring In/Out Information

• What is the Transfer Module?
• Will Owens credits transfer to four-year colleges and universities?
• How do I find out about transferring courses into Owens from other colleges or universities?

Graduation

• How do I apply for graduation, and when should I apply? How will I know if I am approved to graduate?