CACM Advising: Advising Process

advising process

What is Academic Advising?

Academic advising is a collaborative relationship between a student and an academic advisor within a respectful environment that values the uniqueness and diversity of our students, faculty, and staff. The purpose of this relationship is to guide you in the decision-making process throughout your academic journey.

The College of Architecture and Construction Management (CACM) advisors help students navigate through selecting your architecture major or construction management major, degree requirements, course schedules, college and university policies, and campus resources. Advising is a student-centered, on-going process that adapts with you as you gain knowledge and earn your degree!

You create the path to your career.  Advising is here to help you move forward, clear obstacles, and connect you with resources to increase your success. 

  • Advising Office Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

  • CACM Advising is located in the Student Success Headquarters on the first floor of the Design 1 Building.  

    There are two advising office suites:  one across from the CACM Student Success Computer Lab and another to the left, upon entering the building. 

  • CACM Advisors are available during specified drop-in hours and by appointment. 

    Appointments are scheduled through this Schedule an Advising Appointment link using your KSU ID and KSU email address—click the link to see appointment types and availability.

    Appointments are best to review semester course schedules, graduation plans, registration holds, major declaration changes, and other questions or concerns that could impact academics.

    Drop-in opportunities are offered on Wednesdays between 10:00AM - 12:00PM and 2:00PM - 4:00PM either in person or virtually through Microsoft Teams. See the posted schedule for available times.  

    Drop-in hours are best used for quick questions or concerns and to inquire about important dates and deadlines. Some drop-in meetings may be converted to a scheduled appointment if the matter cannot be resolved quickly or needs follow up.

    Please visit Appointments for additional information.

  • College of Architecture and Construction Management advisors can be reached by email at cacmadvising@kennesaw.edu.

    • Contacting Your Advisor via Email

    • When emailing your advisor always use your KSU ID number. Unless your advisor is out of the office, he or she will typically respond within two business days. This time may be longer during peak times. Here is a sample email:

      Dear Advisor,

      My name is Scrappy Owl. I am writing because I misplaced my course plan we created in our appointment.  Can you please email it to me? Thank you.

      Scrappy Owl
      000123456

  • Academic Advising helps students to:

    • Understand KSU General Education and CACM requirements
    • Take responsibility for meeting academic program and graduation requirements
    • Use DegreeWorks, academic catalog, program maps, and course schedules to plan semester schedules and an overall academic path
    • Identify campus resources that support academic success and career preparation

    Understanding Academic Advisor and Student Roles & Responsibilities:

    • Advisor Role:
      Listen and guide, challenge and support.
      Student Role:
      Learn and grow, take responsibility.
    • Be available through scheduled appointments, drop-ins, and emails during posted hours.
      Keep scheduled appointments or cancel with 24-hour notice.
    • Assist with course planning.
      Attend mandatory advising and schedule regular advising meetings in a timely fashion. Register for courses on time.
    • Help you develop, clarify, and modify academic goals.
      Review Degree Works and course plans.
    • Inform you about campus opportunities.
      Read and respond to KSU email and be open to opportunities outside the classroom.
    • Clarify college and university policies and procedures.
      Be aware of important dates and deadlines.
    • Listen, ask questions, and respect you as an individual.
      Be prepared, ask questions, and be accountable. Respect your advisor as a professional who has your best interest in mind.
    • Discuss your academic performance and its impact on your future goals.
      Take responsibility for your academic performance and accept the challenges that college courses provide.
    • Adhere to confidentiality guidelines as outlined in FERPA
      Keep open lines of communication. Share problems and concerns.
    • Refer you to campus resources.
      Follow-up with recommended referrals.
    • First Year
       
    • Architecture Majors
      Construction Management Majors
    • Know who your advisor is and how to contact
      Know who your advisor is and how to contact
    • Become familiar with KSU General Education requirements
      Become familiar with KSU General Education requirements
    • Become familiar with KSU academic calendar
      Become familiar with KSU academic calendar
    • Participate in campus activities and join clubs
      Participate in campus activities and join clubs
    • Learn to manage your time successfully
      Learn to manage your time successfully
    • Learn about/take care of financial aid responsibilities, including filling our FAFSA on time
      Learn about/take care of financial aid responsibilities, including filling our FAFSA on time
    • Become familiar with campus services
      Become familiar with campus services
    • Activate your Handshake profile- your portal to jobs, internships, career center appointments, etc.
      Activate your Handshake profile- your portal to jobs, internships, career center appointments, etc.
    • Participate in college events to create professional network
      Participate in college events to create professional network
    • Be able to navigate Owl Express (including Degree Works)
      Be able to navigate Owl Express (including Degree Works)
    • Learn how to use e-mail to communicate with faculty and staff
      Learn how to use e-mail to communicate with faculty and staff
    • Second Year
       
    • Architecture Majors
      Construction Management Majors
    •  
      Learn and explore CM concentration options
    • Work with advisor to assess your progress toward the Architecture Portfolio Review course completion requirements
       
    • Explore course requirements, making note of prerequisite courses
      Explore course requirements, making note of prerequisite courses
    • Continue involvement in campus activities and clubs
      Continue involvement in campus activities and clubs
    • Create a plan towards graduation; have an academic advisor review 
      Create a plan towards graduation; have an academic advisor review 
    • Explore study abroad options
      Explore study abroad options
    • Third Year
       
    • Architecture Majors
      Construction Management Majors
    • Review academic plan with advisor
      Review academic plan with advisor
    • Update Handshake profile. Create a professional LinkedIn profile.
      Update Handshake profile. Create a professional LinkedIn profile.
    • Continue involvement in campus activities and clubs. Consider leadership roles.
      Continue involvement in campus activities and clubs. Consider leadership roles.
    • Participate in college events to create professional network
      Participate in college events to create professional network
    • Research career options within field of study; consider an internship
      Research career options within field of study; consider an internship
    • Graduation Year
       
    • Architecture Majors
      Construction Management Majors
    • Petition to graduate
      Petition to graduate
    • Apply to graduate school/Plan job search
      Apply to graduate school/Plan job search
    • Update Handshake profile; Refine your resume
      Update Handshake profile; Refine your resume
    • Attend Career Fair
      Attend Career Fair




 

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