Academic Advising Requirements

The University recognizes academic advisement as an essential component of the student experience. All Kean University undergraduate students are assigned an academic advisor to support their academic progress and success. 

NJCU students will continue to receive academic advising through the University Advisement Center at New Jersey City University. Current NJCU students should visit the NJCU University Advisement Center webpage for additional information. 

Academic advisors for continuing undergraduate students are assigned by academic major, credits completed, campus and/or special admit program. Depending on a student's major (i.e. education), new incoming freshman student status or special admit program (i.e. EOF, Bridge to Success, Supera), an academic advisement hold will be placed on their account each semester until they have met with an academic advisor. 

Students with registration advisement holds can schedule an appointment with their special program assigned academic advisor, via Navigate360 to discuss registration. After their appointment, the hold will be removed from their account, enabling registration. Students with a second major or content area may have a second major advisement hold placed on their account until they have met with their second advisor. For additional information about resolving registration advisement holds, please visit the Registration Restrictions and Holds webpage.

All students are encouraged to regularly review their program evaluations and seek registration guidance from their academic advisor to ensure timely degree completion. Each academic advisor may have different preferences for scheduling advisement appointments.

Ways to meet with an academic Advisor

1. Make an appointment through the Navigate360 app
2. Visit faculty during posted office hours
3. Email the Faculty Advisor directly to request an appointment. Students can find their advisors’ email addressed on their Keanwise account and on their Navigate APP.
4. Walk into the office

To find a specific academic advisor's contact information, please view the Kean University Directory. 

Continuing undergraduate students can find their advisor as a part of their success network within Navigate360 or by visiting KeanWISE. For additional information about finding your assigned academic advisor in KeanWISE, view the instructions below.

Navigate360

Finding Your Academic Advisor in KeanWISE

Finding Your Academic Advisor in Navigate360

Kean University Directory

Graduate students should contact their Academic Program Coordinator to schedule an advisement appointment for assistance with selecting courses. New incoming graduate students may find their Academic Program Coordinator's contact information in their acceptance letter. Continuing graduate students may find their Program Coordinator by visiting their respective graduate program's webpage. 

Accepted Graduate Student Enrollment Checklist

Graduate Programs List

New incoming freshmen are advised by the Center for Advisement, Persistence and Success or their respective programs (i.e. EOF, Supera, BTS, etc.) after placement testing. New incoming freshmen should click here for additional information about becoming advised and registered.

Accepted Freshman Student Enrollment Checklist

Center for Advising, Persistence and Success

Placement Testing

Prior to registering for classes, all new incoming transfer students must receive academic advisement. New incoming transfer students should refer to the enrollment checklist for additional information. 

Accepted Transfer Student Enrollment Checklist

To find your assigned academic advisor in KeanWISE, please follow these steps:

STEP ONE: Go to KeanWISE and log in.

STEP TWO: Select "Go to Plan & Schedule" under option 2 on the "Steps to Getting Started" page.

STEP THREE: On the "Plan your Degree and Schedule your courses" page, select the tab for "Advising"

STEP FOUR: Under "My Advisors," each academic advisor assigned to a student will be visible, along with the advising relationship (ex: 1st Major Primary Faculty Advisor, Bridge to Success Advisor,  SUPERA Advisor, EOF Program Advisor, 2nd Major Primary Faculty Advisor, etc...). The email icon to the left of the academic advisor's name can also be used to email the advisor. The academic advisor's contact information can also be found in the Kean University Directory. 

If no undergraduate academic advisor is assigned, or you have issues finding your undergraduate academic advisor, please contact the One Stop Service Center for assistance. To resolve academic advisement holds when no academic advisor is listed, students may also contact the respective program's department chair or executive director. 

To find your assigned academic advisor in Navigate360, please follow these steps:

STEP ONE: Go to Navigate360 and log in using either the app or the website.

STEP TWO: Navigate to Resources and click on People. Students will be able to view any advisor or counselor assigned to them, and can make an appointment or select an appointment to schedule.

If you don't see your advisor listed, please email NavigateSupport@kean.edu.