Academic advising is one of the most important services you will receive at Kent State University. The relationships you build with your Academic Services advisor and with your faculty advisor are essential in helping you navigate the university's academic systems and requirements as well as learn about yourself and your goals as a student.

 
Office of Advising and Academic Services (OAAS)
Advisor Responsibilities

Help students explore possible majors

Help students examine academic goals, values and talents and link to possible majors

Prepare requirement checks

Evaluate transfer credit

Review KAPS reports with students

Interpret college policies and procedures

Provide support services for students on academic probation

Make appropriate referrals for campus resources including tutoring services

Develop class schedules for upcoming semesters

Help students process necessary paperwork

Aid students in applying for graduation

Aid students in understanding the Catalog, the Schedule of Classes Booklet and curriculum requirements

Provide instruction for registration activities

Inform students of semester and yearly deadlines

Faculty Advisor Responsibilities

Help student in planning each semester's schedule

Evaluate transfer credit in the student's major, minor or LER classes required by number

Discuss academic and career goals pertinent to the student's major

Provide information regarding the student's field of study, including career information

Aid in the development of internships

Suggest appropriate substitution or waivers in curriculum when necessary