Advising and Enrollment
If you're thinking about majoring or minoring in one of our programs, the best place to start is by talking to an advisor. An advisor will help you discuss your academic interests, talk about the the requirements of the major or minor, and walk you through actually declaring the program.
Your first contact is the person who can help you answer questions such as "Should I major in Italian?" or "How will minoring in French enhance my career opportunities?" A meeting with your first contact will help you answer those questions, as well as plan your program, a study abroad experience, and potential courses.
Advisors for Majors and Minors of French, Italian, and Romance Studies
French
ASC Undergraduate Academic Advisor (Majors and Minors): Dr. Andy Spencer
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Jennifer Willging (once you have declared the major, Prof. Willging will assign you to a faculty mentor)
Honors Faculty Mentor: Prof. Jennifer Willging
Minor/Honors Minor Faculty Mentor: Dr. Rebecca Wetzel
Director of French Language Program: Prof. Wynne Wong
Italian
ASC Undergraduate Academic Advisor (Majors and Minors): Dr. Andy Spencer
Major Faculty Mentor (Italian and Italian Studies): Prof. Janice Aski
Honors Faculty Mentor: Prof. Janice Aski
Minor Faculty Mentor: Prof. April Weintritt
Director of Italian Language Program: Prof. April Weintritt
Romance Studies
French as Primary Language: Prof. Jennifer Willging
Italian as Primary Language: Prof. Janice Aski
Transfer/EM Credit Evaluation
French: Dr. Kelly Campbell
Italian: Prof. April Weintritt
Study Abroad
French: Prof. Kate Schlosser
Italian: Prof. April Weintritt
FRIT Graduation and Awards Ceremony
We are excited to invite AU25 and SP26 graduating French & Italian majors and minors to our May 2026 graduation event. If you would like to participate, please fill out the form below by Saturday, May 2nd at 6:00pm.
The FRIT graduation ceremony will take place on May 9th, 2026 at 10:00a-11:00a, in Hagerty Hall 180.
Following the ceremony, we will have a reception with light refreshments and donuts.
If you have any questions, please email frit@osu.edu.
RSVP is required via the Participation Form link below. We look forward to having you join us!