Meeting with your Academic Advisor
Academic advisors work with continuing undergraduate OSU-Cascades students.
- Future students will connect with an admissions advisor.
- Newly admitted students will be connected with their advisor through New Student Onboarding process for initial advising.
Advising Appointment Notes
- Current students use Beaver Hub to set up appointments with their Advisor(s).
- How to find your advisor and success team in Beaver Hub
- Drop-In Advising -
- appropriate for quick questions, not readmit or new student appointments.
- only about 10 minutes max
Apolo Aguirre
Academic Advising Specialist
OSU-Cascades
Student Success Center 110G
541-322-2054
apolo.aguirre@osucascades.edu
Majors: Engineering Sciences, Computer Science, Energy Systems Engineering, Outdoor Products, Sustainability
Schedule An Appointment with Apolo
Appointment types:
Academic Standing (AW/PR) - STAR contract, Probation Contract, Academic Suspension questions, overall concerns about academic performance.
Change of Major/Program - IMPORTANT: You should meet with the advisor of the new program you are interested in learning more about. Under each advisor’s picture is a list of what majors they advise for.
Degree Completion Planning - Long-term planning.
General Advising - Term advising, general advising questions that should take 30 mins or less.
Other- Use this for quick questions that can be answered in 10 mins or less
Click here to schedule an appointment
Please use Apolo’s Bookings site to set up a re-admit advising appointment.
Extra Welcome Week Drop-in (Zoom or In-Person):
Tuesday & Friday 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Thursday 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Extra Week 1 Drop-in (Zoom or In-Person):
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Regular Weekly Drop-in Hours (Zoom or In-Person):
Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m.
You may be on hold and in the “waiting room” if I am with a student.
PLEASE NOTE: All new students to OSU need to go through New Student Onboarding prior to their first term at OSU. New Student Onboarding includes an advising and registration session with your program advisor. See this Site for more information.
Natasha Anderson-Butler
Academic Advising Specialist
OSU-Cascades
Student Success Center, 110F
541-322-2059
natasha.andersonbutler@osucascades.edu
Majors: Exploratory students, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, TRAL
Schedule An Appointment with Natasha
Appointment types:
Academic Standing (AW/PR) - STAR contract, Probation Contract, Academic Suspension questions, overall concerns about academic performance.
Change of Major/Program - IMPORTANT: You should meet with the advisor of the new program you are interested in learning more about. Under each advisor’s picture is a list of what majors they advise for.
Degree Completion Planning - Long-term planning.
General Advising - Term advising, general advising questions that should take 30 mins or less.
Other- Use this for quick questions that can be answered in 10 mins or less.
Click here to schedule an appointment
Please email natasha.andersonbutler@osucascades.edu to set up a re-admit advising appointment.
Fall Drop-in Hours (Zoom or In-Person)
Week 0 and Week 1
9/22/26 Tuesday 2:00- 4:00 p.m.
9/23/26 Wednesday 12:00- 1:00 p.m.
9/24/26 Thrusday 12:00- 1:00 p.m.
9/25/26 Friday 12:00- 1:00 p.m.
9/28/26 Monday 12:00- 1:00 p.m.
9/29/26 Tuesday 12:00- 2:00 p.m.
After week 1- Weekly Drop-in hours will be Tuesday 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Password: 619101
You may be on hold and in the “waiting room” if I am with a student.
PLEASE NOTE: All new students to OSU need to go through New Student Onboarding prior to their first term at OSU. New Student Onboarding includes an advising and registration session with your program advisor. See this Site for more information or contact Enrollment Services 541-322-3100 ext.1.
Amy Chen
Academic Advising Specialist
OSU-Cascades
Student Success Center, 110B
541-322-2045
amy.chen@osucascades.edu
Majors: Biology; Biochemistry Molecular Biology, Kinesiology
Schedule An Appointment with Amy
Appointment types:
Academic Standing (AW/PR) - STAR contract, Probation Contract, Academic Suspension questions, overall concerns about academic performance.
Change of Major/Program - IMPORTANT: You should meet with the advisor of the new program you are interested in learning more about. Under each advisor’s picture is a list of what majors they advise for.
Degree Completion Planning - Long-term planning.
General Advising - Term advising, general advising questions that should take 30 mins or less.
Please email amy.chen@osucascades.edu to set up a re-admit appointment.
Fall Drop-In Hours (Zoom or In-Person)
Week 0 and Week 1
9/23/26- Wednesday: 11-12:00 p.m.
9/24/26- Thursday: 1-3:00 p.m.
9/29/26- Tuesday: 11-12:00 p.m.
9/30/26- Wednesday: 1-2:00 p.m.
After Week 1- Weekly Drop-In Hours will be on Wednesday from 2:00- 4:00 p.m.
Password: Advising
You may be on hold and in the “waiting room” if I am with a student.
PLEASE NOTE: All new students to OSU need to go through New Student Onboarding prior to their first term at OSU. New Student Onboarding includes an advising and registration session with your program advisor. See this Site for more information or contact Enrollment Services 541-322-3100 ext. 1.
Debbie Goff
Academic Advising Coordinator
OSU-Cascades
Student Success Center, 110E
541-322-2095
debbie.goff@osucascades.edu
Majors: Arts, Media & Technology, Economics, Political Science, Social Science.
Schedule An Appointment with Debbie
Appointment types:
Academic Standing (AW/PR) - STAR contract, Probation Contract, Academic Suspension questions, overall concerns about academic performance.
Change of Major/Program - IMPORTANT: You should meet with the advisor of the new program you are interested in learning more about. Under each advisor’s picture is a list of what majors they advise for.
Degree Completion Planning - Long-term planning.
General Advising - Term advising, general advising questions that should take 30 mins or less.
Please email debbie.goff@osucascades.edu to set up a re-admit appointment.
Weekly Drop-in Hours (Zoom or In-Person)
Thursday from 9:00 -10:00 a.m.
You may be on hold and in the “waiting room” if I am with a student
PLEASE NOTE: All new students to OSU need to go through New Student Onboarding prior to their first term at OSU. New Student Onboarding includes an advising and registration session with your program advisor. See this Site for more information or contact Enrollment Services 541-322-3100 ext. 1.
Carmen Martinez
Academic Advising Specialist
OSU-Cascades
541-706-2264
Student Success Center, 110L
carmen.martinez@osucascades.edu
Majors: Elementary Education, Human Development and Family Sciences, Psychology
Schedule An Appointment with Carmen
Appointment types:
Academic Standing (AW/PR) - STAR contract, Probation Contract, Academic Suspension questions, overall concerns about academic performance.
Change of Major/Program - IMPORTANT: You should meet with the advisor of the new program you are interested in learning more about. Under each advisor’s picture is a list of what majors they advise for.
Degree Completion Planning - Long-term planning.
General Advising - Term advising, general advising questions that should take 30 mins or less.
Click here to schedule an appointment
Please use Carmen’s Bookings re-admit advising appointment.
Summer Drop-in Advising Hours :
Friday, September 18 from 10:00AM - 12:00PM (Zoom or In person)
Friday, September 25 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM (Zoom or In person)
Additional Week 1 Drop-in Advising Hours :
Monday, September 28 from 1:00PM - 4:00PM (Zoom or In person)
Tuesday, September 29 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM (Zoom or In person)
Friday, October 2 from 1:00PM - 4:00PM (Zoom or In person)
Fall Drop-in Advising Hours (Starting October 6):
Tuesdays from 3:00PM - 4:00PM (Zoom or In person)
You may be on hold and "in the waiting room" if I am with a student.
PLEASE NOTE: All new students to OSU need to go through New Student Onboarding prior to their first term at OSU. New Student Onboarding includes an advising and registration session with your program advisor. See this Site for more information.
Diana Marvel
Academic Advising Specialist
OSU-Cascades
Student Success Center, 110C
diana.marvel@osucascades.edu
Programs: Honors College, Mechanical Engineering
Schedule An Appointment with Diana
Appointment types:
Academic Standing (AW/PR) - STAR contract, Probation Contract, Academic Suspension questions, overall concerns about academic performance.
Change of Major/Program - IMPORTANT: You should meet with the advisor of the new program you are interested in learning more about. Under each advisor’s picture is a list of what majors they advise for.
Degree Completion Planning - Long-term planning.
General Advising - Term advising, general advising questions that should take 30 mins or less.
Please email Diana.Marvel@osucascades.edu to set up a re-admit appointment
Weekly Drop-in Hours (Zoom or In-Person)
Tuesday 2:00- 4:00 p.m.
Password: Cascades
You may be on hold and in the “waiting room” if I am with a student
PLEASE NOTE: All new students to OSU need to go through New Student Onboarding prior to their first term at OSU. New Student Onboarding includes an advising and registration session with your program advisor. See this site for more information or contact Enrollment Services 541-322-3100 ext. 1.
Dianna McGinnis
Director of Academic Advising
Student Success Center, 110D
dianna.mcginnis@osucascades.edu
Majors: Art, American Studies, Liberal Studies, Sustainability
Week 1 Drop-In:
9/25 1-2:30pm
9/29 2-4pm
10/2 12-2pm
Schedule An Appointment with Dianna
Academic Advising Appointments (if Dianna is assigned in MyDegrees as your primary or secondary advisor) can be made through the “Success Team” tab in Beaver Hub
Please contact Dianna for a change of program or re-admitted student. dianna.mcginnis@osucascades.edu
PLEASE NOTE: All new students to OSU need to go through New Student Onboarding prior to their first term at OSU. New Student Onboarding includes an advising and registration session with your program advisor. See this Site for more information.
Lacey Smyth
Academic Advising Specialist
OSU-Cascades
541-322-3176
Student Success Center, 110A
lacey.smyth@osucascades.edu
Majors: Accountancy, Business Administration, Hospitality Management
Schedule An Appointment with Lacey
Appointment types:
Academic Standing (AW/PR) - STAR contract, Probation Contract, Academic Suspension questions, overall concerns about academic performance.
Change of Major/Program - IMPORTANT: You should meet with the advisor of the new program you are interested in learning more about. Under each advisor’s picture is a list of what majors they advise for.
Degree Completion Planning - Long-term planning.
General Advising - Term advising, general advising questions that should take 30 mins or less.
Please use Lacey's Bookings link to set up a re-admit advising appointment.
Fall advising Hours (Zoom or In-person)
Week 0 and Week1
9/22/26 Tuesday 2-3:00 pm
9/25/26 Friday 11-12:00 pm
9/29/26 Tuesday 2-3:00 pm
10/2/26 Friday 11-12:00 pm
After Week 1-Normal Drop in hours will be Tuesday from 2:00- 3:00 pm
Password: advising
You may be on hold and in the “waiting room” if I am with a student
PLEASE NOTE: All new students to OSU need to go through New Student Onboarding prior to their first term at OSU. New Student Onboarding includes an advising and registration session with your program advisor. See this Site for more information or contact Enrollment Services at 541-322-3100 ext. 1.