Advisor's Frequently Asked Questions (cont.)
Yes. “Tags” are a way to make such indications and can be applied from both the Advanced Search page and the “My Assigned Students” tab using the “Actions” menu. Please be aware that all advisors can view, apply, and search by tags created by any advisor.
Click on “My Availability” tab on your Advisor Home page.
Select “Add Time” from the “Actions” menu within the Times Available section.
Select the day(s) you would like to make available by clicking on them.
Select the available time window using the slide bar.
Click the “Appointments” button for scheduled appointment availability, or click the “Drop-ins” button to enter drop-in availability.
Select the Duration of time using the pull-down menu “A Range of Dates” is the recommended option. If you select Forever, you will want to make sure all future holidays and other closings are blocked out your calendar.
Select your office in the Location pull-down menu. Email starsystem@okstate.edu if your office does not appear in the list.
Select the correct “Student Service” (typically “Advising Appointment”) in the Select Student Services field.
Click the Save button.
Click on the “My Availability” tab on your Advisor Home page.
Click the “Edit Appointment Constraints” link.
Enter a number in the “Hours in advance” field. The number you enter specifies the hours in advance that the student must schedule the appointment. Entering 12 or 24 will force a student to select an appointment time that is at least 12 or 24 hours after the time they log in to make the appointment.
Select a “Default Appointment Length” using the pull-down menu. If no entry is made here, all appointments will default to 30 minutes.
Click the “Update Constraints” button.