Academic Advising
Columbus State's Academic Advising team provides personalized support to guide students through their academic journey. With specialized Pathway and General Academic Advisors, we offer strategic and proactive assistance, connecting you to resources and fostering a sense of belonging. Our comprehensive and holistic approach addresses academic, career, and personal success.
Find My Advisor(s)
Click the button below to log in to Starfish (Columbus State's advising management system) and find an advisor.
You will see advisors listed if you are a newly admitted or currently registered student. You will not see an advisor if you are:
- New Students: Follow the Get Started Guide to apply or Contact Admissions for next steps.
- College Credit Plus students
- Transient / Guest Students: These students are registered at another college but taking classes here to fulfill requirements.
No Starfish account? Find your advisor using the Advisor Directory
Advising Central
Location: Aquinas Hall 116
Operating Hours
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Drop-In Hours (For quick questions, 10-15 minutes maximum)
Please note that advising may end earlier than the scheduled time if we reach our daily student capacity.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday – Friday (Last sign-in is at 1:45 p.m.)
4-7 p.m. Wednesday (Last sign-in is at 6:30 p.m.)
Advising Units
Advisors, including Pathways Advisors, are assigned based on academic area. Select your advising area to connect with an advisor and gain access to additional resources.
Need Career Services Help?
The Career Services team can support you with personalized, one-on-one career counseling, major exploration, career planning, resume reviews, interview prep, job search assistance, networking tips, and student employment. Find your Career Counselor here: Career Services.
Transient / Guest Students
Help for students who are enrolled at another college but taking a class at Columbus State, or for students who are taking selected classes for personal interest but not seeking a degree.
- New Students & Orientation
- A&S: Arts & Sciences
- BET: Business, Construction & Skilled Trades
- Computer Science, IT & Design Pathway
- Engineering, Manufacturing, & Engineering Technology Pathway
- Health Sciences Pathway
- HHS: Hospitality, Education & Human Services
- Columbus Promise
- Transient / Guest Students
- Delaware Advising
- Advisor Directory
- Advising Resources