Western Oregon University: Student Success and Advising Office

10/31/2017

Stop by our office today and check out our haunted cinema! Spirit of '97

12/11/2016

Western Oregon University lost a very special member of our community. Associated Students of Western Oregon University President Alma Pacheco passed away Friday evening. Many of us cared for Alma and now we grieve together with her friends, family and loved ones. We extend our deepest sympathy t...

09/29/2016

06/09/2016

Students, we hope that you are having/have had a successful final's week at WOU! Here is our last Staff Member(s) of the Week:

Student Office Specialists Byron Gambol Agapay and Kellie Marie Woodward!

Both students are graduating this year, and will be participating in this year's Commencement Ceremony on June 11, 2016. Byron and Kellie started in the Academic Advising and Learning Center at the same time, so it is fitting that they leave our office together. As Office Specialists, Byron and Kellie enjoyed speaking with students while being able to provide them with resources and help with their academic journey.

Kellie's favorite part about working with the Academic Advising and Learning Center was having the opportunity to meet students.

Byron's favorite part about working with the Academic Advising and Learning Center was building relationships with the staff and students of WOU.

Congratulations to the both of you!

05/03/2016

Hello fellow wolves! We hope midterms have been going smoothly (It's already week 6!).

It's our pleasure to announce the tutor of the week: Cassie Shouse! Cassie is a Spanish tutor for 100,200 and 300 level classes. Her tutoring schedule is Tues: 9-9:45am, Thurs: 3-4pm, and Friday 10-11am.

Fun Fact: Cassie lived in Spain for a year and a half before transferring to WOU! Talk about language immersion! We're so glad to have her as a resource for WOU students taking Spanish.

03/31/2016

Meet Jinglin!

Jinglin is our International Learning Specialist. She advises international students when they are referred by a faculty member. She also teaches an International First Year class every term except for summer.

In addition to working at WOU, Jinglin volunteers at the Salem Pioneer Cemetery and has been doing so since 2013! She is also from China and encourages anyone who would like to chat and share stories to come see her.

If you'd like to get in touch with Jinglin for international advising, call (503)-838-8024, or the Academic Advising and Learning Center at (503)-838-8428.

03/24/2016

Staff Spotlight: Kellie Woodward.

Kellie is a Student Office Specialist at the Academic Advising Center. She is a senior at WOU persuing a degree in Community Health Education. Kellie is currently applying to nursing schools-- Yay!!

Fun fact: Kellie has never flown in an airplane!

Feel free to stop by the Advising Center if you need academic support, advising, or tutoring. Or call us at (503)-838-8428.

03/16/2016

Attention Students: The Academic Advising and Learning Center will no longer carry change of major, minor, or advisor forms.

You will now need to print off the new change form from the Registrar's website (link below). The new change form can be used for either major, minor, or advisor change. Students will need to download and complete the form, then meet with an advisor for their signature before submitting the department. If you have any questions regarding the new change form, please contact the Registrar's Office at 503-838-8327.

New Change of Major/Minor/Advisor form (pdf):
http://www.wou.edu/registrar/files/2016/03/Major_Minor_Advisor-Change-Form.pdf

03/11/2016

AALC Tutor of the Week: Tristan Damron!

Tristan is a Computer Science major and, not surprisingly, tutors in Computer Science as well. His hours are:

Monday/Wednesday- 10am-12pm, 2-5pm
Tuesday/Thursday- 4-5pm
Friday- 2-5pm

If you need help with computer science this term, make an appointment with him! Appointments are made through portal under "Schedule a Tutor".

Good luck with Finals!

03/04/2016

Don't forget: Finals Week is just around the corner! Next week (March 7- March 11) is the last week for tutoring. There are many slots open for tutoring, so use them to your advantage! You can schedule a tutoring session through your Portal, or give our office at call at 503-838-8428 to have an Office Specialist help you.

02/29/2016

AALC Staff of the Week: Lizzy Balding

Lizzy is a Student Success Intern here at the advising center. She helps students who are at risk, having challenges in classes, or having test taking concerns.

We asked Lizzy to tell us something interesting about herself and this is what she told us: "I was born in Hawaii and love the beach! Also, my current favorite stress relief is coloring."

Our advising center is in the Academic Programs and Support Center, across from the Natural Science Building. Feel free to come in if you have any questions or concerns, or call us at (503)-838-8428.

02/23/2016

We do not currently have a wait for Academic Advising*. If your advisor is located in our office (Alexander Kunkle or Kimberly Compton), you can walk-in to our office and meet with either of these advisors.

If you have any questions regarding walk-in week or academic advising, please email [email protected] or call 503-838-8428

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*Subject to change