Referral Guide for Academic Advisors
Advising Centers
College of Arts & Sciences - Undeclared Majors
Office of Academic Student and Instructional Support (OASIS)
1114 University Center
245-4378
http://www.valdosta.edu/oasis/CenterforAdvising.shtml
College of Business
Student Advising Center
314 Thaxton Hall
249-2623
http://www.valdosta.edu/lcoba/sac/
Dewar College of Education
Advising Center
2036 Dewar College of Education
259-5502
http://www.valdosta.edu/coe/advising/
Alcohol and Drug Education
Alcohol & Other Drug Education
Powell Hall East, 2nd Floor
259-9111
http://www.valdosta.edu/aode/
- Questions about alcohol or other drugs
- Problems consuming too much alcohol
- Questions/concerns about marjuana
- VSU policy on drugs and alcohol
Career Help and Information
Career Services & Cooperative Education
Powell Hall West, 2nd Floor
333-5942
http://www.valdosta.edu/career/
- Career counseling
- On-campus interviews
- Resume referral
- Part time job listings
- Development seminars
- Career Days
Co-op Opportunities
Cooperative Education
Powell Hall West, 2nd Floor
333-7172
http://www.valdosta.edu/coop/
Students may:
- Learn while working in a specific career field.
- Test your skills and interests in that field.
- See how classroom theory applies in a work setting.
- Obtain valuable, documented work experience.
- Develop a better understanding of others and improve skills in human relations.
- Obtain contacts and possibly a reference for future employment.
- Receive earnings (in most work experiences) to help defray college costs .
Counseling
Counseling Center
Powell Hall East, 2nd Floor
333-5940
http://www.valdosta.edu/counseling/
- Individual/Group therapy
- Educational counseling
- Stress reduction
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Eating disorders
- Dealing with difficult people
Disability Services
Access Office for Students with Disabilities
1115 Nevins Hall
245-2498
http://www.valdosta.edu/access/
- Tutoring
- Faculty liaisons
- Technology services
- Classroom testing modifications
- Sing language interrupting/note taking services
- System testing modifications
- Campus accessibility
- Priority registration
Disciplinary Problems
Office of Judicial Affairs
University Union
333-5941
http://www.valdosta.edu/judicial/
- Student Code of Conduct
Distance Education
Department of Distance Learning
Room 2616 Odum Library
245-6490
http://www.valdosta.edu/distance/
- Support for all Vista users
- Development of training materials for Vista and
distance learning technologies - Training for faculty and staff in Vista and distance learning technologies
- Design, development, and implementation of on-line courses with faculty
- Assist faculty and staff with advanced learning technologies such as:
- Set-up and facilitate IP Video Conferencing
- Facilitate and conduct Web Conferences and special events
- Handle Vista tech support calls elevated beyond the Helpdesk
Diversity Issues
Equal Opportunity Programs/Multicultural Affairs
1208 N. Patterson Street
333-5463
http://www.valdosta.edu/eopma/
- Recruitment and retention of students from diverse backgrounds
Financial Aid Information
Financial Aid
University Center
333-5935
http://www.valdosta.edu/finaid/
- Check aid
- Scholarship/Grants/Loan information
- HOPE information
- Work Study information
Foreign Language Requirements
Department of Modern and Classical Languages
128 West Hall
333-5938
http://www.valdosta.edu/mcl/
- Foreign Language education
- Tutoring in foreign language
- Academic Advising for foreign language majors
Graduation Questions
Registrar’s Office
University Center
333-5729
http://www.valdosta.edu/registrar/
- Graduation requirements/questions
- Academic calendar
- Class schedules
- Withdrawal process questions
- Registration guide
- DegreeWorks guide
Health Services
Farber Medical Center
333-5886
http://services.valdosta.edu/health/
- Medical questions/problems
Housing Information
Housing & Residence Life
Powell Hall East, 1st Floor
333-7115
http://services.valdosta.edu/housing/
- Resident Halls
- Housing Rates
- Residents life/events
International Programs/Students
Center for International Programs
Georgia Avenue
333-7410
http://www.valdosta.edu/cip/
- International studies minor information
- Study abroad programs
- English language institute information
- Applications and processes
Learning Support
OASIS Learning Support
1105 University Center
333-5934
http://www.valdosta.edu/oasis/LearningSupportnew.shtml
- Advising
- First year programs (Freshman Year Experience)
- List of courses offered
Legal Questions
Office of Legal Affairs
125 West Hall
333-5351
http://www.valdosta.edu/legal/
- Interrupting State and Federal laws
- Formulating and issuing legal opinions
- Reviewing and drafting legal documents
- Statutes and Policies of VSU
Medical Withdrawals after Midterm
Dean of Students Office
University Union
333-5941
http://www.valdosta.edu/studentaffairs/dean/
- Withdrawal Policy
- Medical Withdrawal
- Hardship Withdrawal
Parking and Transportation
Parking & Transportation
114 Georgia Avenue
293-7275
http://services.valdosta.edu/parking/
- Citation payment and appeals
- Permit Purchases
Public Safety
University Police
Pine Hall
333-7816
http://services.valdosta.edu/vsupd/
- Crime Prevention
- Investigations
- Lost and Found
- Patrol
- Records
- Crime safety alerts
Standardized Testing
Office of Testing
Powell Hall West
245-3878
http://www.valdosta.edu/testing/
- Tests offered
- Testing schedule
- Testing forms
Transfer Questions
Office of Admissions
1413 N. Patterson Street
333-5791
http://www.valdosta.edu/admission/
- Transcript requirements
- Admission requirements
- Transfer evaluation of credits
- Application Status Check
Transcript Questions
Registrar’s Office
University Center
333-5729
http://www.valdosta.edu/registrar/
- Needs to request a transcript
- Sees a problem on a transcript
Tuition and Fee Payment
University Bursary
1200 N. Patterson Street
333-5725
http://www.valdosta.edu/finadmin/financial/howtopayfees.shtml
- How to pay fees
- Tuition and fee payment schedule and deadlines
- Refunds/withdrawals
- Excess Check Disbursement
- Students account information
Tutoring
Student Success Center
Langdale Hall
333-7570
http://www.valdosta.edu/ssc/
- Academic advising
- Tutoring
- Time management and studies skills help