Roles and Responsibilities
An academic advisor is a student's guide to success at Kennesaw State University. The advisement process allows a student to create a relationship with an advisor who can assist with planning a educational career, learning the skills needed for academic success, and connecting the student to a variety of campus resources and services.
Academic advising is a collaborative process between student and advisor. The student's relationship with an advisor is a two-way street by which both have defined responsibilities for ensuring a successful partnership.
Advisor Responsibilities
- Treat each student with respect and dignity
- Be honest and solution oriented
- Explain program admission and degree completion requirements
- Assist in planning courses and an appropriate course load based on a major
- Discuss implications of schedule adjustments (adding, dropping, or withdrawing from courses)
- Explain how to read and review a DegreeWorks degree audit
- Assist with academic major exploration and changing a major or minor
- Discuss alternate/parallel majors as needed
- Discuss strategies for success in college (time management, study tips, and signing up for tutoring in the Learning Center)
- Guide students to appropriate campus resources as needed
Student Responsibilities
- Meet with an academic advisor to review courses and discuss registration each semester—or, as needed
- Discuss implications of schedule adjustments, including course withdrawal, with an academic advisor and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Confirm major/minor selections through your OwlExpress page
- Understand the requirements for a selected major and/or minor, including courses, application procedures, department policies, and GPA/grade requirements
- Consider alternate/parallel degree plans
