Academic Advising
At Clark State, we are committed to supporting your academic journey and helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. Our dedicated academic advisors are here to guide you through class registration, degree planning and navigating any challenges you may face along the way. Whether you're exploring your options, selecting your major or preparing for graduation, we’re here to help.
Open Advising - No Appointment Needed!
Open advising at our Beavercreek and Springfield campuses allow students to stop by without an appointment to discuss academics, enrollment, or FAFSA without an appointment! Students may also email advisors@clarkstate.edu.
OPEN ADVISING HOURS:
- Beavercreek Campus, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Springfield Campus, Mondays and Thursdays, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Check in at the reception desk and bring the following information when meeting with an advisor:
- Name
- Student ID
- Major or certificate of interest
- Phone number, including area code
- Goals
Making an Appointment
Students can make an academic advising, enrollment, or FAFSA appointment by contacting the appropriate advisor below.
Please bring the following information to appointments:
- Name
- Student ID
- Major or certificate of interest
- Phone number, including area code
- Goals
BELLEFONTAINE
- Nicolas Sparrow, All Majors
937-328-6485
Schedule an Appointment
BEAVERCREEK
- Josh Foster, All Majors
937-431-7177
Schedule an Appointment - Elizabeth Buschur, All Majors
937-431-7165
Schedule an Appointment
SPRINGFIELD
- Cheryl Lentes, Health, Human and Public Services
937-328-5400
Schedule an Appointment - Charmaine Misick, Business and Applied Technologies
937-328-6479
Schedule an Appointment - Khalil Scott, Health, Human and Public Services
937-328-6489
Schedule an Appointment - Nicole Trimble, All Majors
937-328-6055
Schedule an Appointment - Danielle Williams, Transfer and Management
937-328-5442
Schedule an Appointment
XENIA
- Shannon Kollasch, All Majors
937-431-7172
Schedule an Appointment
College Credit Plus
The College Credit Plus program (CCP) allows students to earn college credits while in high school, all for free.
Already a CCP student? Make an appointment with your CCP advisor below!
David Hale
937-328-6061
Schedule an Appointment
TRIO
Students who need academic support and are either first-generation (those whose parents or guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree), have financial need, or a documented disability may also utilize TRIO, a federally-funded program that supports students in their pursuit of a college degree.
Click here to learn more about TRIO or complete an application to meet with a TRIO advisor.
Already a TRIO student? Make an appointment with your TRIO advisor below!
Callie Cary-Devine
937-328-6122
Schedule an Appointment
Rob Gast
937-328-6149
Schedule an Appointment
Joy Haviland
937-328-3870
Schedule an Appointment
Learning outcomes for students who participate in academic advising:
- Students will create an academic plan
- Students will be familiar with their academic major and career planning tools
- Students will understand how to prepare for future advising appointments
- Students will be familiar with campus resources
Questions? We're here to help!
Academic Advising - Springfield Rhodes Hall, First Floor
Academic Advising - Beavercreek Greene Center
Academic Advising - Bellefontaine Ohio Hi-Point
Academic Advising - Xenia Xenia YMCA