Academic Advising
Our center is staffed by Professional Academic Advisors who support matriculated Freshmen, Sophomores, and Transfer students (0–59 credits) at Kean Union. Advisors assist students in achieving their academic, professional, and campus engagement goals. Students are expected to meet with their CAPS Academic Advisor at least once per semester to review their academic progress and plan for the upcoming term. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students are advised by faculty within their academic departments. CAPS Advisors also provide support with course registration and help students stay on track with their semester-to-semester progress.
Services Offered:
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Academic Advisement
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Co-Curricular Programming
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4-year academic Planning
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Academic Checklist Review
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Referrals to Other Departments (ex. Financial Aid, One Stop)
Special Program Advising
EOF, BTS, Veterans, Kean Online, and Supera students are advised by their specialized program advisors.
Students in the following programs are advised by their faculty advisors throughout their entire journey at Kean:
- College of Education
- School of Integrated Science and Technology (SIST)
- Environmental Science
- Theatre
- Music
Role of the Advisor
Advisors at Kean University serve as knowledgeable and approachable guides, committed to student success. They assist students in understanding degree requirements, planning their academic path, and exploring opportunities aligned with their goals. Advisors at Kean:
Role of the Advisee
Kean students are active participants in their academic success. As such, students are expected to:
Responsibilities include:
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Provide accurate and timely information about Kean’s degree programs, policies, and resources
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Help students set academic and career goals and make informed decisions
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Connect students with campus resources. From Financial Aid to Athletics, an advisor serves as a conduit, connecting students to the services they need.
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Offer personalized support and encouragement to help students overcome challenges and stay on track for graduation.
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Monitor students’ academic progress and offer proactive interventions to address early academic alerts, never attended reports, and academic cases.
Responsibilities include:
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Communicate openly and consistently with their advisors
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Attend advising sessions prepared with questions, concerns, and goals
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Utilize University-specific tools like KeanWise and other advising resources to monitor academic progress
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Take ownership of their educational experience by staying informed about University deadlines, policies, and graduation requirements