Kean University Campus Resources
Please view the various campus resources and departments on campus that can provide assistance in various ways. If you have any questions, please email retain@kean.edu
Student Accounting
The Office of Student Accounting at Kean University is dedicated to effectively, efficiently and expeditiously provide students, alumni and their families with accurate financial information and guidance with respect to their financial obligations while complying with all policies and guidelines set forth by Kean University and all associated governing bodies.
Location: Union Campus, Administration Building
Contact: billing@kean.edu
The Office of Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid is dedicated to educating students regarding the various aid programs that make attending college affordable for all.
Location: Union Campus, Administration Building
Contact: finaid@kean.edu
Office of Scholarship Services
The mission of the Office of Scholarship Services is to help support the academic excellence of prospective and current deserving Kean University students through philanthropic scholarship support. The Office is dedicated to providing financial access to a world-class education, as well as upholding ethical standards of scholarship dissemination and assessment.
Location: Union Campus, Administration Building
Contact: scholarships@kean.edu
Cougar Pantry
Cougar Pantry offers an assortment of donated non-perishable foods and health and hygiene products that are complimentary for registered Kean University students.
Office of Accessibility Services
The Office of Accessibility Services strives to increase disability and access awareness throughout the campus community and beyond in a manner consistent with the current social model of disability services. OAS is committed to ensuring the full participation of individuals with disabilities according to law.
Location: Union Campus, Downs Hall
Contact: accessibilityservices@kean.edu
Cougar Connections
The Cougar Connections Center of Social Work (CCSW) promotes and prioritizes a sense of belonging on campus for all students,
Location: Union Campus, Center for Academic Success RM 224-228
Contact:
Office of Career Services
At Kean, we believe in helping all students find an internship or job to launch their careers. Our mission is to assist students and alumni in identifying their career goals and securing employment that fulfills them. We help every step of the way. Find out more.
Location: Union Campus, Center for Academic Success RM201
Contact: career@kean.edu
Kean Counseling Center
Welcome to Kean Counseling Center! Our goal is to provide all registered Kean students with a range of counseling, consultation, and referral services to address your mental health and wellness needs. If you are experiencing any mental health concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Location: Union Campus, Downs Hall
Contact: kucc@kean.edu
Center for Veteran Student Success
Center For Veteran Student Success provides transition services to veterans, service members, and dependents under the Kean Veterans Educational Transition Services Program, Kean V.E.T.S. We are dedicated to creating a seamless transition from soldier to student by providing a multitude of services at Kean and surrounding Kean Community.
Location: Union Campus, CAS 208
Contact: veteran@kean.edu
One Stop Service Center
The Office of the Registrar is committed to the student-centered mission of Kean University: maintaining a student-centered educational environment in which diversity can flourish and an atmosphere in which mutual respect characterizes relations among the members of a pluralistic community.
Location: Union Campus, CAS 1st Floor
Contact: regme@kean.edu
Nancy Thompson Learning Commons (NTLC)
The Nancy Thompson Learning Commons (NTLC) serves as an intellectual and cultural center at Kean University and is dedicated to promoting lifelong learning. The Learning Commons offers student support services designed to meet the academic and research needs of the Kean Community.
Location: Union Campus
Contact: learningcommons@kean.edu
CCAMPIS
The goal is to increase the likelihood of low-income student parents/guardians in completing their education by providing them the support needed to become academically successful knowing that their children are safe and well cared for and educated by high-quality teachers during the day and/or after school.
Location: Union Campus, Hennings Hall
Contact: CCAMPIS@kean.edu
Student Health Services
We are here to support your health and wellness needs. From illnesses to injuries to immunizations, our office is available for all matriculated students of Kean University.
Location: Union Campus, Downs Hall
Contact:
Kean Information Technology (KIT)
Information technology is a vital part of Kean University. The Office of Information Technology (IT) maintains and administers university computer systems. Kean is committed to offering students, faculty, and staff access to the software and services they need to facilitate academic achievement and professional growth.
Location: Union Campus, Technology Building
Contact: OCIS@kean.edu
ORSP
The mission of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is to grow the research enterprise throughout the University with an emphasis on faculty-student research and a focus on securing external funding.
Location: Union Campus, Townsend Hall
Contact: OSRP@kean.edu
Alcohol & Other Drugs
Location: Downs Hall 127
Phone: (908) 737-4850
Email: aod@kean.edu
Alcohol and Other Drug Services are available to help students with substance use concerns for themselves and that of family or friends. The Alcohol and Other Drug Services website contains information to help navigate on-campus services and off-campus resources. All services are available to students free of charge and are offered both in person and remotely. To schedule an appointment, you must first register for an account on the Student Health Portal.
Cougar Help Center
This is a dedicated phone service that will address student registration, financial aid, scholarship and billing inquiries. For prompt assistance, students can call the Center’s dedicated number at (908) 737-0400. The Cougar Help Center operates six days a week: Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Travel Learn & Study Abroad
Pursue your degree while visiting and learning about a new part of the world through a Travelearn, Kean's short-term study abroad program. Travelearns offer you the opportunity to combine your academic studies with 7-10 days of travel to various destinations.
The Travelearns occur in the Spring and Summer terms, with locations and classes changing every year. Students from all majors are encouraged to apply and you do not need to be of a specific major to attend the trips.
The programs typically consist of lectures and excursions related to a particular topic. Travelearn programs are led by faculty who are experts in the respective program's field of study. Students should anticipate to apply for a trip about 6 months in advance. For example, the Spring trip applications generally open in late September. Students can browse program offerings and apply through the Kean Abroad Portal
Email: CIS@kean.edu
Center for Advising, Persistence & Success (CAPS)
The Center for Advising, Persistence and Success believes that holistic and student-centered advising fosters student success, community and retention. Our team provides culturally responsive academic advising, evidenced-based programming, educational planning and positive academic transitions for matriculated and undeclared freshman, sophomore and transfer students at Kean University.
We connect students to services and resources across the University, while also empowering them to engage in unique experiences on their academic journey. We commit to use evidenced-based research, scholarship and practical knowledge to advance academic advisement at Kean. We are a team of caring, dedicated professionals who listen, empathize, validate and support students along their educational and professional journey toward academic success and World-Class Education. Our center is a safe-space that promotes community and belonging.
Email: CAPS_Advising@kean.edu
Academic Resources
Learning Support Services (LSS) and The Writing Center (TWC)
Learning Support Services (LSS) and The Writing Center (TWC), located on the first floor of the Nancy Thompson Learning Commons, provide multidisciplinary, holistic, and targeted academic support for undergraduate and graduate students through multiple modalities, including one-to-one tutoring, small group instruction, and coaching. Anchored in empathy and evidence-based practices, our peer tutors are trained to understand students holistically as learners and design individualized support based on each student’s strengths and academic needs. To learn more about our service, please visit our website. Email: learningcommons@kean.edu Location: L108- Nancy Thompson Learning Commons
LSS offers a comprehensive suite of academic support services designed to empower you throughout your academic journey. Our dedicated team is here to help you excel in your courses, develop essential skills, and build confidence as a learner.
Here's what we offer:
- Subject Tutoring: Get individualized support for a wide range of courses from experienced peer tutors. They'll help you grasp course content, answer your questions, and encourage active participation.
- Academic Coaching: Work one-on-one with a coach to develop personalized strategies for success. Our coaches can help you with time management, study skills, test preparation, and goal setting.
- Public Speaking Skills: Hone your public speaking skills with our supportive tutors. We'll guide you through crafting engaging presentations, delivering content effectively, and overcoming nerves. We can help with topics from dissertations to mock interviews.
- Supplemental Instruction (SI Sessions): Gain additional support in challenging STEM, accounting, and academic reading courses. SI sessions are led by highly successful undergraduate students who have excelled in those same courses. Expect practice problems, mock quizzes, and review games to solidify your understanding.
- Embedded Tutoring: Receive targeted writing support in specific General Education (GE) courses. Embedded tutors attend classes and offer additional small group sessions outside of class time to reinforce critical writing skills.
To book an appointment for any of our services, please visit: tutoring.kean.edu.
Code Samurai Program (Computer Science and Information Technology peer-mentoring)
The department of Computer Science and Technology, under the direction of Dr. Austin Huang and Instructor Paolien Wang, offers the Code Samurai peer-mentoring program for students enrolled in computer science and information technology courses. Students can seek help via the Code Samurai website: https://yoda.kean.edu/~samurai/ —no appointment is necessary. Simply follow the instructions on the website and meet with a Samurai mentor online on a first-come, first-served basis. Code Samurai peer mentors have successfully completed the courses they assist with and can help CS/IT majors navigate academic challenges. If you excel in advanced computer science and information technology courses, consider applying to become a Code Samurai mentor in the future and support your peers!
Math Support Services
The Green Lane Math Center, located in GLAB 308, offers tutoring services to all students in math courses at the 1000-4000 level. In addition, math faculty offer retention and student success services to math majors, such as Praxis High School Mathematics review sessions, actuarial science exam preparation, graduate school application guidance, mentoring, and career advisement.
GE Math Support, CAS 121 SGS
GE Math Support is incorporated into GE Math sections; your instructor will provide coaching and feedback that guides you toward mastery of math skills in topics such as critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning. Students and instructors will collaborate on topics covered in class and work on real-world math problems. You are highly encouraged to bring in your own questions to these interactive sessions. All School of General Studies (SGS) math courses offer GE Math support sessions for our students. Your instructor will offer 2 to 5 hour long GE Math sessions each week for up to 10 student participants. You may also participate in tutoring in the Nancy Thompson Library Learning Commons to fulfill this course requirement if your schedule does not match with your professor’s hours.
Your Professor’s GE Math Support hours and location will be announced in class.
Garden State LSAMP
Offers support services and academic enrichment programming to increase the interest, retention, graduation and success of students from racial and ethnic groups that are historically underrepresented in non-medical STEM fields. Financial support available for conducting research, tutoring and mentoring. Program helps students set and achieve their career goals and offers various professional development and educational opportunities.
Kean University Behavioral Intervention Team (KUBIT)
KUBIT is a multidisciplinary team that provides caring support and collaboration through evidence-based risk assessment and interventions for any member of the Kean University community who may be exhibiting disruptive, distressed, changed, at-risk, and/or concerning behaviors. KUBIT serves six major functions for the University: provides consultation, education, and support to faculty, staff, and administration in assisting students who display concerning, at-risk, disruptive, distressed, or changed behaviors; gathers information to assess situations and behaviors involving referred students, recommends appropriate intervention strategies; connects students with needed campus and community resources; monitors the ongoing behavior of students who have concerning, at-risk, disruptive, distressed, or changed behaviors and identifies emerging behavioral and wellness trends within the student population. Faculty, staff, and students can make a KUBIT referral by filing a report at KUBIT INCIDENT REPORT.
A KUBIT referral should be made for all levels of concerning behavior across the spectrum of risk from low to high.
KUBIT is not responsible for emergencies. In case of an emergency or if the concerned behavior poses an immediate threat to the student, community, or others, please contact University Police at 908-737-4800 (Union) and 732-255-0451 (Ocean) or DIAL 911.