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Academic advising

Each student at K-State is assigned an academic advisor. This could be either a professional advisor located in the Academic Advising Center or a faculty member in your department of study. Students with Manhattan majors will be assigned an advisor in their respective college. However, advisors in the Academic Advising Center can assist you with advising concerns and issues.

Establishing a strong working relationship with your academic advisor is one of the best things you can do to promote success in your university experience/education.

Your academic advisor can assist you with the following:
• Scheduling for the upcoming semester
• Making schedule changes
• Developing an educational plan to achieve your goals
• Academic difficulties
• Major and career exploration
• Connecting you to campus resources
• Personal concerns
• Graduation plans

If you are ever unsure as to whom your advisor is, please contact the Academic Advising Center at 785-826-2608.

ADVISING RESPONSIBILITY

Kansas State University is committed to providing effective advising services to students as an essential component of their educational experience.

Advising generally is required as a condition for enrollment, especially for new students. Continuing students are encouraged to seek academic advising regularly throughout their academic careers. Students are responsible for initiating advising contact and preparing for advising sessions. The advising relationship between the academic advisor and the student is protected by confidentiality.

UNIVERSITY'S RESPONSIBILITY

In accordance with the Kansas Board of Regents academic advising policy, department and college-based advising systems are available to all students to assist in and provide for the following:

1. Goal setting. Help students set both short-term and long-term educational goals.
2. Information. Inform students of the graduation requirements of their department, help with strategic course selections so as to minimize the number of semesters required for graduation, and inform students of career opportunities in their field of study.
3. Transitions. Inform students how to change colleges and/or departments and provide information to explain the process students follow to enroll in their curriculum and to drop or add courses during the semester.
4. Accessibility. Have reasonable hours and methods of availability for students. Students should be able to set up appointments for an adequate amount of time to make curricular selections and semester schedule.
5. Referral to campus resources. Be able to refer students to various campus resources: Academic Advising Center, University Counseling Services, Career Services, and others.