CURRENT STUDENTS

ACADEMIC ADVISING

UNDERGRADUATE

In light of the university's response to COVID-19, advising appointments are being held remotely via Microsoft Teams. Visit KSU Advising to schedule an advising appointment.

MAKE AN UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING APPOINTMENT

For general questions or assistance with available advising services, please call the Undergraduate Office at 330-672-2872 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.  or email advisingbus@kent.edu. Please note the University will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Phone Advising hours are scheduled from 1-3:45 p.m. on the following dates. Call 330-672-2872 to sign in and an advisor will call you back when you’re next on the list. Phone advising hours are meant for questions that can be addressed in a 10-15 minute time frame (e.g. current term concerns or course recommendations for next term). For more time with an advisor, schedule a 30 minute appointment by clicking here.

2021

Starting January 4, weekly Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 1-3:45 p.m. phone advising hours will resume. Additional dates for phone advising are as follows:

• Thursday, January 14
• Friday, January 15
• Thursday, January 21
• Friday, January 22

If you need an override, please email qqa@kent.edu with the following information. 

1. Your KSU ID number or KSU email address
2. Department and Course Number (e.g. MGMT 24163)
3. Registration Error Message Received  

The keys to a successful career in business are mentors and advisors. The College of Business Administration's team of advisors will do everything from helping you determine a major to directing you to College resources for employment and scholarship opportunities. You are required to meet with advisors once per semester. 

Complete the Pre-Advising Packet each semester and bring it with you to every required advising appointment.

Download the Pre-Advising Packet (PDF)

View Business University and Major Requirement Sheets. Use these sheets to keep track of your completed courses and to plan out which courses you plan to register for in future terms. Share your completed worksheet with your advisor to discuss during your advising appointment.

VIEW FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING GRADUATION

LEARN MORE ABOUT ACADEMIC ADVISING

GRADUATE

Visit the forms library to view Kent State University forms for:

• Graduate Assistantships
• Dissertation and Thesis
• Applications (Letter of Recommendation forms, Re-enrollment forms, etc.)
• Credit Transfer
• Degree Changes

MAKE A GRADUATE ADVISING APPOINTMENT

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INTERNATIONAL ADVISING

International students have a special advisory staff located in the International Programs Office that recognizes the intricacy of getting a degree in another country. You’re required to meet with advisors once per semester. Additional meetings are recommended to keep your collegiate career on track.

International advising is located in 300E BSA. Senior walk-ins are held Wednesdays from 1 - 4 p.m. 

Quick question advising is held Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. - noon. 

Complete the Pre-Advising Packet each semester and bring it with you to every required advising appointment. 

Download the Pre-Advising Packet (PDF)

LEARN MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL ADVISING

Make an advising appointment with the International Programs Office

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EVENTS

Discover all that's happening at the College of Business Administration and view our upcoming events. Here you can learn about COBA events on and off campus, as well as other events associated with the college. You can also stay up-to-date by reading our college newsletter and by connecting with us on social media:

               

View the Dean's Newsletter

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SCHOLARSHIPS

We are invested in educating the best and brightest.

Scholarships are available that will aid and fund you in furthering your education. Be sure to check the expansive list of scholarships offered.

VIEW UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

We also offer several scholarships for incoming freshman.

VIEW INCOMING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS

 

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EDUCATION ABROAD

COBA students are highly encouraged to take advantage of international learning experiences. You have the option to study globally in multiple programs.

Discover education abroad opportunities that will benefit you professionally, as well as personally.

To find out more about our education abroad opportunities, you can visit our International Programs Office (BSA 300E).

SEARCH EDUCATION ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES

Want to meet with an international advisor to discuss your options? 

Schedule an advising appointment

Walk-In Advising

Education abroad walk-ins are held at the following days and times:

• Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
• Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon

LEARN MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL ADVISING

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Discover student organizations that make your résumé stand above the rest. Visit the Peer Involvement Advising Center to talk with an advisor about what groups will best bolster your résumé. Additionally, visit the COBA list of student organizations to find business-specific groups or view the Kent State University student organization list to see every on-campus student organization.

VIEW COBA STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

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CAREER SERVICES OFFICE

The College of Business Administration is the only college at Kent State University to have a satellite office of the university’s Career Services Center. Our internal Career Services Office is available for you to find out more information about job and internship opportunities, career management, résumé assistance and interviewing tips.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY'S CAREER SERVICES CENTER

LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREERS AND INTERNSHIPS

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MENTORS AIDING IN PEER SUCCESS (MAPS)

Mentors Aiding in Peer Success (MAPS) is a program that provides peer mentoring for students in the College of Business Administration. Mentors meet one on one with mentees to assist with the successful transition to college, academic challenges, opportunities on campus, and personal exploration.

Learn more about Mentors Aiding in Peer Success (MAPS)

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