Advising
The Wellstar Advising Center is returning to our regular schedule. Please view our walk-in times below or how to create an appointment.
How to Visit
When visiting the center as an appointment or walk-in, students can select from three modalities:
1) Face-to-Face
2) Virtual via Microsoft Teams
3) Phone
1) Face-to-Face
Students are able to meet with advisors in person during operating hours. Please schedule
an appointment by clicking the link below or visit us during our walk-in hours.
2) Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Students are able to meet with advisors through Microsoft Teams as a virtual meeting
during operating hours. Links to join are NOT sent out for this type of session. Instead,
students will receive a call from their Teams account. Therefore, you must ensure
you are logged in with your KSU credentials. Please schedule an appointment by clicking
the link below or visit us during our walk-in hours.
3) Phone
When scheduling an appointment by phone, please make sure to include the best number
to contact you. An Advisor will contact you at the start of your appointment via the
number you included in the notes when making this type of appointment. Sometimes our
numbers show as spam calls, but if you receive this during the time of your appointment,
it will most likely be us.
If you are using this modality as a walk-in, please call us to be placed on our queue, which operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Once in the queue, an advisor will reach out to you soon after.
Regular Walk-in Hours
If you are unable to find an available appointment, visit or contact our office during
walk-in times.
Mon/Tues: 9-11:30 AM
Wed/Thurs: 1-4 PM
Please call 470.578.3211 and ask to speak with the next available advisor or visit our office in Prillaman Hall, suite 1003. During walk-ins, you may speak with an advisor either in-person, by phone, or virtually through Microsoft Teams. Advisor requests will be denied since the queue operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Schedule an appointment
The Wellstar College Advising Center serves Kennesaw State University undergraduate students who are pursuing or considering a major or minor in the Wellstar College.
The Center is dedicated to helping Wellstar College students develop and succeed academically. We are committed to creating a positive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and diversity is recognized and valued.
Need help logging into your EAB/Navigate account to schedule an appointment?
EAB | Navigate HEREFrequently Asked Questions
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Who does the Advising Center serve?The Wellstar College Advising Center only serves current KSU students.
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What is academic advising?
Academic Advising is a student-centered, collaborative process with the purpose of helping students process and achieve their academic goals.
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Who is my advisor?
Wellstar College students now have assigned advisors who all have knowledge about the various Wellstar College programs. To find out who your advisor is log in to Owl Express by clicking here and view your Degree Works (under the registration tab).
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Do I need to see an advisor?Although advising is not compulsory after the first year, we strongly encourage you to see an advisor. We can provide information you may not be able to garner on your own, saving you time and frustration.
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How can an advisor help me?
- Fulfilling general education requirements
- Reviewing degree requirements
- Creating academic plans
- Readmission to major
- Connecting with campus resources
- Determining alternate academic options
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How should I prepare?
- Review your Degree Works page in Owl Express to get familiar with your program requirements
- Write questions in advance and bring them with you
- Bring something to take notes
- Show up early or on time
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What qualifies as Walk-In “Advising”?
Walk-in advising is a 10-minute advising session on a first-come, first-served basis.
Services available during walk-in advising: questions or information on the current or upcoming semester, questions on prerequisite courses, and providing students with resources for growth and autonomy in the registration process.
Services NOT available during walk-in advising: long-term planning, schedule building, academic success planning, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and major exploration appointments.
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What does it mean to have a “gated” major?A gated major means that your declared major may require either a minimum GPA requirement, completed prerequisite courses, or both to be eligible for admission into the program. 5 of the 6 of our Wellstar majors are gated (All except for Integrated Health Science). Be sure to meet with an advisor every semester to determine what program requirements you must meet if your major is gated, what courses you should complete each semester, and ensure you remain on track for graduation.
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In Owl Express, my major is listed as “Interest”. What does that mean?Some majors require either a minimum GPA requirement, completed prerequisite courses, or both to be eligible for admission into the program. Some also require that students complete an application. Once a student meets the program admission requirements and is accepted into the program, they will drop the “interest” label.
