Academic

• Enroll in UNIV 1111 during your first semester at OSU.

• Get to know your first-year academic advisor early to discuss your goals, interests and support you may need. Make an appointment early in the semester in the Slate System.

• Explore academic majors in Spears and Finish in Four plans to prepare for your next four years. Make sure to consider career opportunities available for each major.

• Meet your professors during their office hours and establish a relationship with them.

• Participate in academic support opportunities to complement your coursework:

  • • • In Spears: Study @ Spears, ACE and Spears Assist
      • At OSU, use the LASSO Center for tutoring and Supplemental Instruction

• Complete a Spears Business Scholarship application between November and January for the next academic year.

Involvement 

• Attend the Spears Business Club Fair in the fall and spring semesters and connect with Spears student organizations.

• Attend Cowboy Welcome Programming - specifically Spears events.

• Attend Profs Off the Clock to connect with your Spears professors.

Career

• Create a resume using the Eastin Center Resume Guide with the help of an Eastin Center team member.

• Explore the Eastin Center Canvas Community and its job and internship search 24/7 resources.

• Complete a Career Assessment and meet with an Eastin Center Career Coach and Academic Advisor to connect career and major interests.  

• Attend the Spears Business Career Discovery Expo and Career Fair Playbook.

• Activate and complete your HireOSUgrads profile. 

• Create a LinkedIn profile with a professional headshot. Attend the Career Fairs, familiarizing yourself with employers and opportunities.

Academic

• Enroll in BADM 2111. 

• Meet with your major advisor in Spears to explore opportunities, get engaged in the college and make a plan for your degree completion. Also, address goals and needs such as time management or tutoring.

• Continue your established relationships with faculty and create new ones; meet with your professors during their office hours. 

• Complete a Spears Business Scholarship application between November and January for the next academic year.

Involvement

• Attend the Spears Business Club Fair in the fall and spring semesters and connect with Spears student organizations. Ensure you're connected to clubs in your major and lookout for leadership opportunities in the future.

• Connect with the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to gain hands-on experiences through the Riata Center's experiential learning opportunities led by a variety of industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, faculty and staff.

• Attend Profs Off the Clock to connect with your Spears professors.

• Research study abroad opportunities with the CAGLE or attend a weekly information session with OSU’s Study Abroad Office.

Career

• Meet with Eastin Center Coaches and create a Career Readiness Plan and internship search plan.

• Update your resume, LinkedIn and HireOSUgrads profiles. 

• Prepare career search materials such as resumes and cover letters. See the Eastin Center for helpful tips and guides. Explore the Eastin Center Canvas Community for examples of career search materials.

• Purchase business professional attire and take part in a mock interview. 

• Attend the Business Career Fair and begin developing your professional network.

• Attend the Spears Business Career Discovery Expo and Career Fair Playbook.

• Create a profile on the Spears Network and meet alumni for quick career questions.

Academic

• Enroll in BADM 3111. 

• Meet with an advisor to discuss your major and update your degree completion plan. Also, address goals and needs. 

• If considering graduate school, begin research on programs, application requirements and timelines. 

• Continue your established relationships with faculty and create new ones; meet with your professors during their office hours. 

• Complete a Spears Business Scholarship application between November and January for the next academic year.

• Consider if graduate school is right for you. Spears Business has 4+1 accelerated master's programs where you can start taking graduate courses your senior year.

• If considering graduate school, begin research on programs, application requirements and timelines.

Involvement

• Seek a leadership role in your student organization or club. 

• Consider volunteering through OSU’s Student Volunteer Center. 

• Participate in study abroad programs with the CAGLE or attend a weekly information session with OSU’s Study Abroad Office.

Career

• Update your resume LinkedIn and HireOSUgrads profiles. 

• Prepare career search materials such as cover letters and reference pages. See the Eastin Center for helpful tips and guides. 

• Participate in OSU Career Services on-campus interviews and events, focusing on developing networking skills. 

• Attend Career Fairs to look for internships, network with employers and explore opportunities.

• Create a profile on the Spears Network and find a mentor.

Academic and involvement 

• Complete a graduation check and apply for graduation during your enrollment appointment the semester prior to graduation. 

• Discuss your career or graduate school plans with your advisor. 

• Continue your established relationships with faculty and create new ones; meet with your professors during office hours. 

• Seek a leadership role in your student organization or club.

Career and future planning

• Contact faculty with whom you have established relationships to gain approval to be used as a reference or for reference letters. 

• Update your resume, LinkedIn and HireOSUgrads profiles.

• Prepare job search materials such as cover letters. See the Eastin Center for helpful tips and guides. 

• Participate in Eastin Center events such as Mock Interview Day and Resume Review Day. 

• Visit the Eastin Center to discuss your Career Readiness Plan; focus on job search strategies with the help of a Career Coach.

• If considering graduate school, prepare for and schedule entrance exams, obtain letters of reference and submit applications for programs.

• Attend the Business Career Fairs. Connect with alumni on the Spears Network for career advice.