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Center for Advising, Persistence and Success (CAPS)

During the academic year, the Center for Advising, Persistence and Success offers a 12-hour advising center. The center's full-time professional advisors and staff are here to support your climb higher.

Students gather in the CAS lobby

CAPS Advisement

Matriculated and undeclared freshmen, sophomores and transfers receive advisement from their CAPS advisors. Juniors and seniors receive advising primarily from their faculty advisor.

All undergraduate students are required to meet with their advisor at least once per semester prior to registering for the next semester. Students are strongly encouraged to meet a second time to discuss their continued semester progress and any necessary changes in their pending schedule.

Students who have yet to declare an academic major are considered undecided and will continue to receive their primary advisement through CAPS, until they select an appropriate major of study. Students must choose and complete a major in order to be eligible for graduation.

To schedule an appointment with your CAPS Advisor CLICK HERE.

If you are a student and have questions about your major or have any other academic inquiries, email the following:

Mission

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. 

Services Offered

  • Academic Advisement
  • Academic Programming
  • Course Planning
  • Checklist Review
  • Early Alert Review
  • Referrals to Other Departments
  • Registration Assistance
  • Transcript Evaluation/Degree Audits
  • And More