Academic Advising

ADVISING OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

MEET WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Did you know that students who work with an advisor increase their chances for success in completing an academic degree? Advisors can assist you with academic planning, and help you navigate a successful pathway to graduation! Advisors are available by appointment, email, or telephone. Special walk-in hours are held at the beginning of each semester. Remember, all undergraduate students are required to meet with an advisor once per semester!

Schedule an appointment

• In-person during office hours
• Call 440-964-4217
• Use KSU Navigate to schedule

You'll now use KSU Navigate to schedule your advising appointment. Follow the instructions below.

INTRODUCING 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!

Visit the KSU Navigate website to get started.

• Download the KSU Navigate app for iOS or Android
• Access KSU Navigate on your mobile device or on a web browser.

On the KSU Navigate website, you can view:

• How do I get started and get the app
• How do I use this new tool (Video to get the app and schedule an appointment)

KSU NAVIGATE WEBSITE

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS STUDENTS

Returning CCP students should check their kent.edu email to complete their Continuation Form indicating their plans for Summer 2026, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Returning students who would like to take classes in-person or online may schedule an appointment with an academic advisor. Direct any questions to ashtabula_admissions@kent.edu. 

Advisors

College/Area of Concentration	Contact
Program Oversight V&E Program Administration	Lori Lee Director, Enrollment Management and Student Services llee5@kent.edu​
Bachelor’s Degrees College of Public Health Exercise Science Nutrition Associate Degrees Nursing Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Radiology Technology Respiratory Therapy Certificates Medical Assisting Other Duties: Flashes 101 Coordinator	​ Paula Ghiz Senior Advisor II pghiz@kent.edu
Bachelor’s Degrees Technical and Applied Studies-technical concentration and Non-profit management Computer Science Information Technology, Cyber Security, and Cyber Criminology Integrated Studies Social Work Associate Degrees Human Services Technology Information Technology Applied Technical Studies Other EMSS related duties: Exploratory/Undecided students Peer Mentor Program Career Counseling Flashes 101, Career Navigation and Professional Development instructor	Irene Skleres Coordinator, Academic/Career and Student Accessibility Services iskleres@kent.edu
Bachelor’s Degrees College of Communication and Information, including Digital Media Production Psychology Sociology English Criminology Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Zoology (all Hard Sciences) Nutrition College of Architecture and Environmental Design College of Arts and Sciences transition College of the Arts Other Duties: CCP Admissions CCP advising (primary) Student Activities/Student Clubs	Melissa Brodhead Academic Advisor I mbrodhea@kent.edu
Bachelor's Degrees:  College of Business College of Aeronautics and Engineering College of Education, Health and Human Services transition programs (excluding Nutrition) Construction Mgmt Sports Administration Hospitality Management Associate Degrees: Accounting Technology Business Management and Related Technology Office Technology/ Medical Billing ATS Degrees: Mortuary Science Wine/Brewing Certificates: Hospitality Managment Wine/Brewing Other Duties: Flashes 101 Instructor	Dylaney Crowell Academic Advisor II dcrowel2@kent.edu
CCP: Dual Credit Coordinator CCP Advising	Robyn Marrufo Academic Advisor II rmarrufo@kent.edu
Admissions/Tour Appointments	Allie Canter Senior Admissions Counselor ashtabula_admissions@kent.edu 440-964-4217

​Kent State University is excited to be a part of the Ohio College Comeback Compact, an innovative program to help students who left college without a degree continue their education. We are providing a path back to higher education and an opportunity for students who had to stop attending school because they owe money to their former college or university to reduce or eliminate their debt. 

Get started or learn more at www.kent.edu/comeback.

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