Advising 101
PLAN YOUR SCHEDULE BEFORE MEETING WITH AN ADVISOR
Before meeting with an academic advisor, plan your next semester's schedule using the Graduation Planning System (GPS), your major roadmap and Visual Schedule Builder (VSB).
1. WHAT CLASSES DO I NEED AND WHEN SHOULD I TAKE THEM?
Find out WHAT classes to take using the Graduation Planning System (GPS) and WHEN to take them using your major roadmap.
- Access GPS in FlashLine > Student > Advising & GPS > GPS Audit & Plan
- Find your major roadmap: catalog.kent.edu/programs
2. HOW DO I LOOK UP DAYS AND TIMES?
Use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to look up days and times.
- Access VSB in FlashLine > Student > Courses & Registration > VSB
- Using Visual Schedule Builder to Schedule Classes video
- How to Import from GPS to Visual Schedule Builder video
3. MEET WITH AN ADVISOR
Meet with an academic advisor AFTER saving a schedule in Visual Schedule Builder.
You'll now use KSU Navigate to schedule your advising appointment. Follow the instructions below.
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH KSU NAVIGATE
KSU Navigate is a new student success platform designed to empower you to achieve your personal goals and academic success. KSU Navigate allows you to schedule and check-in for advising appointments. This new platform replaces the process previously used (KSU Advising). KSU Navigate is available to students and staff via browser or the app store (Android and iOS).
DOWNLOAD KSU NAVIGATE
Getting started with KSU Navigate is easy. Get the app and get started!