Academic Questions

Q. How do I schedule and appointment with an advisor?

A. If you would like to make an appointment with an academic advisor please call 330-672-7911. You may also email your advisor through their kent.edu mailbox.

Q. Why do I have to take Math Foundations I, II, III, and/or IV?

A. Your placement in the Math sequence is based on the PASS test you took before being admitted into KSU. Once you complete the sequence through Math Foundations IV, you can begin Math LERS. You must complete the math classes be eligible to take Chemistry 10050 and to earn a degree.

Q. Do the Math Foundation classes count as a Math LER?

A. No. These math classes are prerequisites based on the PASS score.

Q. What are Reading Strategy and Study Strategy courses for?

A. Based on the PASS score, some students are required to take reading and study strategies. If you take reading strategies, you must take study strategies.  If you are in study strategies, you are complete after this course. These courses are intended to help you perform better in your college classes.

Q. How do I register for Reading or Study Strategies?

A. Look in Undergraduate Studies in the schedule of Classes. If you are taking General Psychology or Intro to Sociology, you should register for the section marked psychology or sociology. You may need to get permission from undergraduate studies office at 330-672-3676.

Q. Why can’t I register for Structure and Function or Microbiology?

A. The biology classes are controlled by the College of Nursing. Nursing majors have priority registration for Structure and Function and Microbiology. If you are not a nursing major you will be able to schedule for the classes when open registration starts.

 Q. What if the biology section I was registered for interferes with another class or I don’t want that time?

A. Do not w/d yourself from a biology class. If you do, you may not get in this semester. If another class is scheduled at the same time, change the other class. You can take it later in the sequence. The first year chemistry and biology’s are the priority classes to be able to progress to the Nursing sequence.

Q. What do I do if I get a D in a science or another course and my GPA is less than 2.5?

A. If you took the class in your first 30 credit hours you may use Freshman Forgiveness. Register for the class again. It will automatically register that you are using Freshman Forgiveness. When your new grade comes in, your old grade is replaced in your GPA. You can use this on more than one class.

Q. How do I use freshman forgiveness?

A. Freshman forgiveness can be applied to any class that a student takes in the first 30 attempted credit hours of study. If you receive a C-, D+, D, D- or an F in a class, you may retake the class before your junior year. The class must be taken at a KSU campus. When your new grade comes in, the old grade will go out of your GPA calculation. See the KSU undergraduate catalog for more details.

Q. How do I get help studying for my classes?

A. Visit the academic success center in the Michael Schwartz Building. Ask for information about tutoring or study skills. Make an appointment with your professor for guidance on course content. Be sure to bring written questions about specific topics that you do not understand.

Q. What is a CLEP test and how do I register to take one?

A. College level exam program, CLEP, is a test students can take to earn college credit for knowledge they already have. Clep tests are available in languages, English, and math classes. To get information or schedule a date to take a clep test, visit the Academic Testing Service in the Michael Schwartz building.  (330) 672-2360.

Q. Can I take summer classes?

A. Yes!  Summer classes are a good time to take a science or complete an LER. If you take the class at one of the Kent campuses, all you need to do is register for the class. The grade will count in your GPA.  If you are planning to take a course at another university, you will need to complete a Transient form. Go to 216 Henderson Hall and pick up a Transient form before you take the class. Obtain a course description from the university where you will be taking the class. Take the course description and the Transient form to the department at KSU that the course is offered. For example, if you are taking a chemistry class at another university, take the course description and the Transient form to the Chemistry department. Have the department evaluate the course and sign the Transient form. Return the form to the College of Nursing. Take the course. If you get a C or better, have your transcript sent to KSU College of Nursing.

The grade you receive at a university other than KSU will not be calculated in your overall GPA. If you take a science, the grade will be calculated only in your science GPA.

Q. What is a diversity course and how many do we have to take?

A. A diversity course is broken into two focuses at KSU. One is domestic and one is global. Students are required to take one of each kind here at KSU. All nursing students take Intro to Sociology.  Sociology counts as one domestic diversity course.  Students can pick from any global diversity class, one without a *, listed in the undergraduate catalog. These are the only courses that count toward a nursing degree that is not on the blue curriculum sheet.

Q. What is a KAPS report?

A. Kent Academic Progress System, KAPS report is a record of the student’s progress through the program. The KAPS report lists all LER requirements and nursing classes that fulfill a degree. Students should review their KAPS report after each semester to assure accuracy.

Q. Can I work while taking classes?

A. The college recommends no more than 10-15 hours per week if a student is going full time as a student.

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