Student Advising & Support

The University of Oklahoma College of Professional and Continuing Studies has your back when it comes to your education.

Your academic advisor will help you excel academically, graduate on time, find your ideal path, and take important steps toward your dream career.

In addition to helping you meet degree requirements and choose courses, your advisor’s biggest contribution is helping you explore your interests, determine your best path, and take advantage of opportunities on campus and beyond. You should meet with your academic advisor at least once per semester.

Undergraduate Academic Advising

From the moment you're admitted to the College of Professional and Continuing Studies through your graduation date, you will be supported by our advising team.

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Director of Student Success & Retention Services

LaDawn Jones
ladawnjones@ou.edu
(405) 818-1296

Director of Academic Advising & Comp Exams

Kacee Butcher
krobertson@ou.edu
(405) 818-3578

Business Administration & Organizational Leadership

Student Last Names A through L
Shelby Cole
shelbyecole@ou.edu
(405) 818-8709

Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, & Learning & Education Studies

Student Last Names M through Z
Joedi Hall
joedi.hall@ou.edu
(405) 818-9553

Criminal Justice, Integrative Studies, & Aerospace Defense

Stephanie Pitchford
steph@ou.edu
(405) 818-9255

Healthcare Management and Construction Management

Emily Arias
earias@ou.edu
(405) 818-8721

How advising works

Advising is a partnership between the student and the academic advisor; it is essential to the academic experience and vital to student success. Academic advisors are the primary contacts to the OU student community; using a student-focused, holistic approach, advisors guide and support students in achieving their academic, personal, and professional goals.

Students are fully engaged in their academic experience by making informed decisions about their academic, professional, and personal goals.

Role of the Advisor

Guide and support students in achieving their academic, personal, and professional goals throughout their OU student experience
Develop a strong working relationship that promotes students' growth
Assist with developing an academic plan that meets degree requirements for the successful completion of the degree and the maintenance of good academic standing
Connect students with appropriate campus resource offices and/or faculty to provide additional support as needed
Monitor progress toward educational goals and degree completion.

Role of Student

Take ownership of their academic experience
Familiarize themselves with student services and academic resources at the university
Seek out appropriate campus resource offices and/or faculty to provide additional assistance as needed
Actively seek out professional development opportunities by engaging with faculty, campus career resources, and alumni
Learn and adhere to institutional policies and procedures and deadlines that govern undergraduate study ranging from drop/add dates and withdrawal deadlines to academic and student conduct policies.