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CS Undergraduate Programs

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Admission into a Consumer Science Major

1) How do I declare a major?

Any OSU student with at least a 2.0 GPA can apply to be admitted as a pre-major in Consumer and Family Financial Services, Fashion and Retail Studies, and Hospitality Management. Pre-major applications can be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Student Services in Campbell 201 at any point in the quarter. The major application must be submitted by the first Friday of the quarter in which the student wishes to enter the full major. Both the major and pre-major applications can be picked up and returned to 201 Campbell Hall.

Students starting in a pre-major can apply to the full major once they complete the requirements described below.

2) When are major applications due?

While pre-major applications can be turned in at any time during the quarter, major applications are due by the first Friday of the quarter in which the student wishes to enter the major. The applications can be picked up and returned to 201 CM. Learn more about applying to the major.

3) What is involved with a Consumer Affairs minor and how do I declare it?

A minor in Consumer Affairs (pdf) can be a great compliment to any degree program although it is particularly beneficial for students who plan to work in business or communication.

The Consumer Affairs minor requires at least 23 credit hours made up of the following courses: ConSci 340, CS FMRSM 243, 443 and 2 additional CS FMRSM courses of students choice.

To declare a minor in Consumer Affairs, you must first schedule a meeting with the Human Ecology Academic Program Coordinator by calling 292-9261. At this meeting, the Academic Program Coordinator will review the minor with you and approve your Minor Program Form. Once you get your Minor Program Form approved, you must file the form with your college or school office (EHE students will file this form in 201 Campbell Hall).

4) What is involved with a Textiles and Clothing minor and how do I declare it?

A minor in Textiles and Clothing (pdf) can be a great compliment to any degree program although it is particularly beneficial for students who plan to work in business or communication or in the apparel industry.

The Textiles and Clothing minor requires at least 22 credit hours made up of the following courses: CS TXTCL 270, 275, 371, 372. Choose 2 from CS TXTCL 200, 351, 374, 375, 425.01, 470, 525, 571, 576, 674, or 685.01.

To declare a minor in Textiles and Clothing, you must first schedule a meeting with the Human Ecology Academic Program Coordinator by calling 292-9261. At this meeting, the Academic Program Coordinator will review the minor with you and approve your Minor Program Form. Once you get your Minor Program Form approved, you must file the form with your college or school office (EHE students will file this form in 201 Campbell Hall).

5) Where can I find out information about other minors that may be available to me?

Although a minor is not required for Consumer and Family Financial Services or Fashion and Retail Studies students, some students choose to add a minor to compliment their degree program. While some minors can be declared simply by meeting with the Education and Human Ecology Academic Program Coordinator (call 292-6612 for an appointment), others require that permission first be secured from the department offering the minor. The College of Arts and Sciences maintains a list of all minors available at OSU. Please review the information listed there for the minor you are interested in and follow the stated procedures to declare this minor. Note to HM students -- courses required for the Business minor are included in the coursework required for Hospitality Management. Go to Campbell Hall 201 to declare the Business minor.

6) Who do I contact for information about pursuing a dual degree or double major?

Students interested in pursuing a dual degree (a degree in the College of Human Ecology and another OSU College) or a double major (two majors within the Education and College of Human Ecology), should schedule a meeting with the Human Ecology Academic Program Coordinator as there are specific rules that govern dual degrees and double majors. You can schedule a meeting with the Academic Program Coordinator by calling 292-6612.

Meeting with My Advisor

1) How do I know who my advisor is?

To find out who your assigned advisor is, please visit the Student Center section of Buckeye Link to access either your Advising Report or Degree Audit. Both of these documents will list the last name of your advisor.

2) How do I schedule an appointment with my advisor?

To schedule an appointment with your advisor, please call (614) 292-9261 between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm (7:30am-4:30pm during summer). Because advisors' schedules change regularly as students make appointments, please do not e-mail your advisor to schedule an appointment.

Course Scheduling

1) How do I search for classes that are offered next quarter?

To search for classes, please visit the Schedule of Classes section of Buckeye Link. The Master Schedule provides a search tool for all of the classes offered at OSU for the upcoming quarter. Once you input a selected term, you will be able to search all of the courses offered in a department, or you can search for a specific course by inputting both the department name and the course number. Once you have found the course you are looking for, you can then click on the Course Section link to see how many seats are open in the particular class.

2) What do I do if a class I want to schedule for next quarter is already full?

If a class you want to take is full, you should first put yourself on the waitlist for that particular class using the online registration system. If you are on the waitlist and other students drop the course, you may have a chance of getting enrolled in the course. After putting yourself on the waitlist, you can also contact the instructor of the course and ask him or her to sign a Course Enrollment Permission form (available in CM 201 or from your advisor in CM262) to allow you permission to enter a full section. If the instructor signs the form giving you permission, you can then return this form to CM 201 to have it added to your schedule.

3) A course I want to take says that I need the instructor's permission in order to enroll. How do I get this permission?

To be added into a course requiring permission, you must contact the instructor of the course and ask him or her to sign a Course Enrollment Permission form (available in CM 201 or 262) to give you permission to enter the course. If the instructor signs the form giving you permission, you can then return this form to CM 201 or 262 to have it added to your schedule. If the class is in Fisher College of Business, see your advisor for assistance in getting into the class.

4) How do I drop a class after the 3rd week of the quarter?

From the 3rd through 7th week of the quarter you will need to go to CM 201 and fill out a drop form. You will receive a "W" on your record for the dropped class. Your advisor can also help in this instance.

5) How do I drop a course after the 7th week of the quarter?

After the 7th week you will need to discuss dropping with the Director of Undergraduate Student Services in CM 201. Advisors cannot help you with this.

6) I need to retake a course in order to earn a better grade, but the system won't let me register for it. What should I do?

You need permission to retake a course. See your advisor or CM 201 for permission to retake the course.

7) If a class I need to retake is a prerequisite for another course, am I still able to take that course?

As long as you passed the course with a D or better you have credit for the course. Note to CS TXTCL students: A grade of C- or better is required for major classes. A grade of D is passing and allows you to enroll in the next course but the course with a grade of D must be retaken.

8) I am trying to register for a Business course and am getting an error message. Why is this occurring?

It could be one of 2 things -

E-mail your advisor if you have taken the pre-req for the class. Your advisor can give you permission in the system to take the class.

Policies and Procedures

1) What is the Freshman Forgiveness Rule?

The Freshman Forgiveness Rule automatically goes into effect when a course in which a student has previously earned a grade of D+, D, and/or E during the first 44 credit hours of enrollment is repeated before the end of 89 credit hours of enrollment. When the student repeats the course before the end of 89 hours of enrollment, the new grade earned will replace the old grade in the calculation of the student's cumulative point-hour ratio. However, both grades will still remain on the student's permanent record and transcript. The Freshman Forgiveness Rule can only be applied to up to 15 credit hours of D+, D, and/or E grades.

2) How do I drop a class and when are the deadlines?

You can drop a class using the online registration system up until 5:00 p.m. of the third Friday of the quarter (second Friday of the relevant summer term). You may withdrawal after 5:00 p.m. of the third Friday of a quarter and until 5:00 p.m. of the seventh Friday of a quarter through completing a Change Ticket in 201 CM. However, in this case, a mark of "W" is entered on your permanent record for that course.

From 5:00 p.m. on Friday of the seventh week through the end of the last week of regularly scheduled classes, you may drop courses only by petition to the Undergraduate Student Services Office (201 CM). It is only under extreme, extenuating circumstances that you would be allowed to drop courses after the seventh week. If the drop is approved, you will receive a "W" on your permanent record for that given course.

For first or second term courses during the summer quarter, you may drop a course up until 5:00 p.m. of the second Friday of the relevant term. After this time, you may only withdrawal through petitioning with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services.

3) How do I petition a substitution for a course requirement?

If you would like to try to substitute an equivalent course you have previously taken for one of your required courses, you will need to schedule an appointment with your advisor to discuss the matter. To the appointment, please bring a copy of the course description and syllabus of the course you wish to substitute so that your advisor can get an adequate idea of the content of the course. If your advisor deems it appropriate, you can then complete a Course Petition Form which will be forwarded onto either the Director of Undergraduate Programs or the Undergraduate Student Services Office for evaluation.

4) How do I apply for graduation?

Graduation Applications can be picked up and returned to CM 201. These applications are due two quarters prior to your graduation quarter by the first Friday. The application asks you to list the courses you plan to take during your last two quarters of study. It is advisable to schedule a meeting with your advisor for help making sure you have planned in all of the courses and requirements you need for graduation.

Field Work/Internship Opportunities

1) What kinds of field work or internship experiences are offered in Consumer Sciences?

2) Is an internship mandatory?

Internships are mandatory for the Fashion and Retail Studies and Hospitality Management majors. In Consumer and Family Financial Services, internships are required for the Family Financial Services option Financial Planner track.

3) Can I do a full time and part time internship? (FRS)

If you meet the prerequisites, you may complete a part time and full time internship. If you do, remember the part time internship becomes elective credits after you complete the full time internship.

4) What are the prereqs for a part time internship?

5) What are the prereqs for the full time internship?

6) Can I do the internship in the summer and sign up for credit in the fall, so I don't have to pay summer fees?

No, you must register for the internship class the quarter you are completing the internship.

7) Who do I talk to about an internship?

Nancy Dugan, Career Counselor, CM 262. Call 292-9261 to set up an appointment.

8) How do I sign up for an internship?

For the part time internship, you will need to see the career counselor and bring your supervisor's business card for documentation and meet the prereqs and you can be signed into the FRS or CFFS internship.

For the FRS and HM full time internship, turn in a letter from your employer documenting your internships, and meet all prereqs.

9) Once I sign up for an internship, do we meet as a class?

Internship classes do not meet. All the information is online through Carmen. You turn in your assignments through Carmen documenting your internship.

10) When are internship classes offered?

Both part and full time internships are offered every quarter.

11) Can I repeat my internship for credit?

You may repeat the part time FRS and CFFS internships up to 10 credit hours. The full time internship is not repeatable.

12) What type of positions have students obtained as internships in the past?

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