We understand that the universe of OSU courses can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing. How do you select the right ones for your degree and your career? Your physics advisor is there to help navigate these challenges and ensure that you are connected to the resources our department and the university offer to help you make the most of your time in college.
Advising
Meet our head physics advisor!
Fred DeAngelis
Office: Weniger 315
You can schedule a Zoom meeting with me through Beaver Hub. Physics majors should find me on their Success Team. Others can use this Temporary Connection link. It should take you to my profile in Beaver Hub. Click “Add Temporary Connection," and then “Schedule Appointment.” You can also refer to these instructions.
For brief questions, or if you have trouble making an appointment, email [email protected]
Course registration
Each spring all physics majors must meet with their advisor before registering, to discuss which courses to take. First year and new transfer students meet every term.
These meetings are to help you make acceptable progress toward completing your degree and to see that you don't overlook any departmental or university requirements. We make sure that your curriculum planner in MyDegrees is up to date with the courses that you need to take for the following year.
Advising appointments are generally available throughout the term. And while certain meetings are required, you can always request a meeting for any academic-related questions or concerns.
Your advisor must approve all variations from the required departmental curricula. College or university requirements can be changed only through academic petitions to the College of Science or the Registrar's Office respectively.
Newly accepted to physics?
Before starting classes at Oregon State you will have to participate in New Student Onboarding. During these sessions you will meet with an advisor to discuss your program for the next term. The most important issue to resolve is the mathematics course appropriate for you to begin at OSU. Not all information might be available to the advisor, so having AP exam results and transfer course lists at your advising session may be helpful. Feel free to contact the head advisor ahead of time with all questions you might have at ([email protected]).
