Advising

Academic Advising

Kansas State University is committed to providing effective advising services to students as an essential component of their educational experience. Academic advisors assist students with academic planning, course selection, review of curriculum requirements, academic policies/procedures, and major exploration. Advisors can also help connect students with campus resources in support of their academic and career goals.

Each student at Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology is assigned an academic advisor. 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 and education. Students are responsible for initiating advising contact and preparing for advising sessions.

RayeAnn Brisso
rayeann@k-state.edu

Joe Turner
jcturner@k-state.edu

Kebera Underwood
kebera@k-state.edu

Emeryld Wills

ewills@k-state.edu

Mission Statement
Academic Advising provides services to students and faculty designed to guide students in identifying personal values, abilities, and interests and applying them toward their goals while promoting life-long learning.

Schedule Your Appointment

Students are encouraged to schedule advising appointments in advance. This allows both the student and advisor to be better prepared for the advising appointment. If you do not know who your advisor is, you can login to your KSIS account and find this in the KSIS Student Center. You can also view your enrollment date and time in the KSIS Student Center.

Current students may schedule appointments online.

New students should call K-State Salina admissions at 785-289-2650 to schedule an appointment.

Who is My Advisor?

Advising Syllabus

The information in this syllabus is designed to help you get the most out of your advising relationship. It is intended to facilitate and supplement the academic advising provided by your academic advisor. You are encouraged to use the information presented to explore your program of study, the courses, and the university experiences that will best prepare you to meet your personal and professional goals.

Download the academic advising syllabus (PDF).

Expectations

Your academic advisor is here to assist you through your educational journey at K-State Salina. For this relationships to be successful, there are expectations for both the advisor and advisee.

What you can expect of your academic advisor

Provide assistance with:

Developing a good advisor/advisee relationship
Scheduling courses for the upcoming semester
Developing an educational plan to achieve your goals
Academic difficulties
- Add-drop, withdrawal, academic standing, degree requirements, etc.
Major and career exploration
- Whether undecided, interested in secondary degrees, minors or certificates
Referring you to appropriate campus offices and campus resources
Personal concerns
Graduation plans

Expect your advisor to be accessible, to be knowledgeable and to care!

What your academic advisor expects of you:

Accepting your share of the responsibility for your academic success
- Remain informed of academic progress, academic requirements, and maintain academic records
- Be an active participant in orientation programs, group advising, and individual advising appointments
Developing a good advisor/advisee relationship
Initiating advising contact
Making and keeping appointments throughout the semester
Preparing for advising sessions
- Consider your course selection prior to your appointment and make a tentative schedule to review with your advisor
- Provide academic information that will assist in the advising process i.e. act scores, placement tests, transcripts etc.
Coming prepared to discuss educational goals, co-curricular interests, internship aspirations, study abroad interests, etc.
Being proactive and seek additional assistance if and when necessary
- Academic advisors are a good starting point and can make appropriate referrals
- Inform advisors of any special needs, deficiencies, or barriers that might affect academic success

Resources

Enrollment

Welcome to K-State! We are excited to meet with you in support of your academic goals. The following is information to help you get off to a great start for the upcoming academic year.

Are you Admitted?

Contact
Kansas State Salina
Office of Admissions
2310 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401-8196
785-289-2650
salinaadmissions@k-state.edu

The Office of Admissions can also provide information about local accommodations if you will be traveling to the area for your enrollment appointment as well as scheduling a campus tour if you would like to see campus during your visit.

Your Enrollment Invitation

After you've been admitted, you'll receive an email from your academic advisor about next steps for preparing for your academic advising appointment. New students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor prior to the end of July to finalize their enrollment.

If you don't receive enrollment information, call Kansas State Salina’s Office of Academic Services at 785-826-2674 or email salinaadvising@k-state.edu for assistance.

Schedule an Enrollment Appointment

If you have been admitted to K-State and are ready to enroll, contact the Kansas State Salina Academic Services Office today! Meet one-on-one with an academic advisor who will assist you with developing your first semester schedule in support of your successful transition to K-State.

During your academic advising appointment, you and your academic advisor will:

Review your degree plan
Discuss any transfer work
Develop a first semester schedule
Enroll in Courses
Talk about next steps in preparation for your first semester at K-State

Academic Advisors are currently meeting with new and transfer students. Call today to schedule your appointment. Students are encouraged to schedule their academic advising appointments prior to the end of July to secure their courses and have time to begin final preparations for the start of the academic year.

For your first appointment, academic advisors are willing to meet with you in-person, via phone, or zoom (similar to skype). When scheduling your advising appointment, please contact K-State Salina admissions.

Contact:
K-State Salina Admissions
Academic Advising
2310 Centennial Road
College Center Room 208
785-289-2650
salinaadvising@k-state.edu

Driving and parking

If you will be conducting your advising appointment in-person, the Academic Advising Office is located in Room 209 on the second floor of the College Center. Check out our campus map (pdf) for assistance.

Need to reschedule?

If you are unable to attend your scheduled academic advising appointment, please contact K-State Salina admissions at 785-289-2650 as soon as possible to reschedule for the next available date.

What’s Next After Enrollment?

Complete the new student onboarding module(s) in Canvas. When your Canvas module is activated, an email will be sent your K-State address with more details. Register for the in-person new student orientation event that is prior to classes beginning.