The mission of our advising team is to provide support as you identify and make meaning of options, obligations and opportunities that can help you reach your goals. We aim to work in partnership with you and help you to tend to the logistics of getting your degree, maximize your educational experience and set the stage for life after you graduate. Among other services, we can help with course selection and auditing your progress, assist in your integration into campus and academic culture and highlight ways to supplement your classroom experiences with learning outside of the classroom.
Microbiology and BioHealth Sciences Advising
College of Science peer advisors
The Science Success Center’s Peer Advisors are extensively trained science students who will offer you valuable guidance about on-campus services, programs, classes, research, internship and study abroad opportunities, science student clubs, registration and more. They also can help you register for classes, apply for scholarships and help you feel part of Team Science at OSU. Visit the Science Success Center on weekdays between 9 a. m. and 5 p.m. or feel free to email at [email protected].
Connecting with the Microbiology and BioHealth Sciences Academic Advisors
Joining OSU in an Upcoming Term?
Students joining OSU from high school or another institution must complete a required orientation. This orientation will direct to advising specifically designed for new students. Do not schedule outside of the orientation system.
Current Microbiology and BioHealth Sciences Students
Your Academic Advising appointments should be scheduled with your assigned advisor on your Success Team Tab in BeaverHub. If your academic advisor is out of the office for a significant period of time, a week or more, or you have a significantly pressing issue email [email protected]. Additional scheduling options may be provided.
If you do not see an assigned Microbiology or BioHealth Sciences advisor in your success team tab, please let us know by emailing [email protected]
Current OSU students considering changing majors to Microbiology or BioHealth Sciences
Students wishing to discuss a possible change of major to Microbiology or BioHealth Sciences should schedule a “Change of Major or Minor” appointment with Kassena. There will be no change of major or minor appointments in Week 3 and 4. Contact your current academic advisor to access registration and register to the best of your ability if you are not able to schedule an appointment before your registration time.
Current OSU students considering adding the Microbiology minor
Students wishing to discuss a possible Microbiology minor addition should schedule a “Change of Major or Minor” appointment with Kassena. Follow the guides on the website to determine some possible options to register for should you register before this meeting.
Students applying or considering applying to OSU
Students considering a post-baccalaureate or undergraduate degree in Microbiology or BioHealth Sciences at OSU should connect with the College of Science Admissions to explore OSU majors and options. Note this page includes staff contact information if you wish to connect via email or phone.
OSU Alumni working with MB & BHS advisors on their professional school applications
Students who graduated from the Microbiology or BioHealth Sciences major and are returning after a gap year(s) to apply or reapply to health professions school should connect with their previous assigned advisor via email. They will provide a link to schedule an appointment via bookings. If you are unsure of your assigned advisor or if they are no longer serving in that role email [email protected] for support getting connected.
For students applying to medical school in summer 2026, in addition to contacting your own advisor, please connect with a Pre-Medical Committee Coordinator [email protected].
Preparing for medical school
The OSU pre-medicine program provides extensive resources to support pre-med students through all aspects of their preparation and application, and this is reflected in the high success rate of our students who are admitted to medical schools.
Transferring to Oregon State
Join a growing cohort and discover the resources that will help you succeed. Students interested in transferring to a program in Oregon State microbiology have access to transfer guides, articulation tables for schools throughout the United States and microbiology advisors to help your transition.
Schedule your appointment
You can schedule an advising appointment to be held in person OR using Zoom, an online video sharing platform. You are encouraged to email advisors directly, with questions or concerns.
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