Frequently Asked Questions Current: Academic Advising 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? ×