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I am having trouble with my professor, what should I do?
We recommend you first contact your instructor and work with them to try to resolve the issue. If you have taken this step, but do not feel the issue has been resolved or you feel that you are being treated unfairly, contact the Department Chair of the department that oversees the course. If you need assistance identifying the Department Chair, contact the Undergraduate Academic Advising office at 330-672-2872.
How do I navigate the Graduation Planning System (GPS)?
The University provides a tutorial on how to use GPS (Graduation Planning System).
How often should I see an academic advisor?
It is recommended that you meet with an Academic Advisor each semester to plan future semester coursework and to plan for graduation.
Do I have to schedule an appointment with my assigned academic advisor?
You do not have to meet with your assigned academic advisor. Business academic advisors are trained on all business major requirements and can support you while you progress towards graduation.
What if I have a question and I cannot wait until the next available appointment date?
If you have an urgent question that cannot wait for a scheduled advising appointment, please call the advising office at 330-672-2872 or stop in to see us in Suite 202 in Crawford Hall. If there are Quick Question Advising hours that day, you can be added to the sign-up list. If there are no day of advising services, explain your situation to the receptionist. The undergraduate advising office staff will work with you to address your concerns.
What if I need to cancel my advising appointment?
To cancel or change your appointment, you can do so in the KSU Navigate app. If it is less than 24 hours before your scheduled appointment, you will be unable to cancel online, so call (330) 672-2872 to notify the office of your cancellation.
What if I am late for my appointment?
If you are more than 10 minutes late for your appointment, you will need to reschedule your appointment. If you’re running only a few minutes late, please call the advising office at 330-672-2872. The receptionist can let the advisor know or help you reschedule should you be more than 10 minutes late.
How do I prepare to meet with an advisor?
To prepare for your advising appointment, complete the following steps:
- Review the roadmap for your major in the University Catalog.
- Read over your GPS Audit to determine what courses you still need (See Flashline > Advising and GPS > GPS Audit and Plan). You may also use the B.B.A. University and Major Requirement sheets to identify what requirements you still need to complete.
- Review any previous GPS created by an advisor.