Advising

Students in the College of Pharmacy have access to a variety of support services through the Student Affairs Office.  Pre-Pharmacy students can meet with any College of Pharmacy Advisor as often as needed.  Specific advisors are not assigned to Pre-Pharmacy students. 

Each Pharm.D. student is assigned a faculty advisor during the orientation program. This individual can provide guidance regarding course work, career opportunities and professional development. In addition to the faculty advisor, Pharm.D. students are always welcome to meet with one of the College of Pharmacy advisors.

College of Pharmacy Academic Advisors

Angela Austin, Ed.M.
Director of Student Services/Head Advisor
Pharmacy 203
Office hours by appointment
541-737-5784
angela.austinhaney@oregonstate.edu

Jeffrey Ruder, M.S.Ed.
Academic Advisor
Pharmacy 203
Office hours by appointment
541-737-9766
jeffrey.ruder@oregonstate.edu

Whitney Jones
Student Affairs Graduate Assistant
Pharmacy 203
Office hours by appointment
541-737-5770
whitney.jones@oregonstate.edu

How to make an advising appointment

You can make an advising appointment two different ways – by calling the College of Pharmacy office (541-737-3424) or by stopping by 203 Pharmacy Building. Please refrain from contacting advisors directly regarding scheduling.

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Saturday, Sunday, and university holidays
Location: 203 Pharmacy Building
Phone: 541-737-3424
Web site: pharmacy.oregonstate.edu
Email: pharmacy@oregonstate.edu

Tips for successful advising appointments:

  • See your adviser every term, even if it isn’t required. For example, remember Halloween, Valentine’s Day and Cinco de Mayo as dates to call and schedule your advising appointment for the next term.
  • Come prepared for your advising appointment by bringing any questions you have so your advisor can address them.
  • Arrive on time for your appointment. If you are late, you are cheating yourself of time with your advisor. Call to cancel an appointment you cannot keep.
  • Beware of “sidewalk advising” from friends, family members or classmates. They may have some great ideas, but they do not know all the ins and outs of your program.
  • Use your advisor as a resource. Advisors are familiar with many programs and services on campus. If you do not know where to go for help, let your advisor point you in the right direction.
  • Develop a good relationship with your advisor. Your adviser can become a mentor, inform you of internship possibilities, scholarships, and can write letters of recommendation for scholarships and graduate and professional school.