Enrollment

Enrollment Policy

All students must consult with their academic advisor assigned to them in KSIS before enrolling in classes for the next semester. This meeting ensures the student is making progress towards their degree program while also aligning courses with the student's interests. This is also a time for student's to discuss any changes in their personal, academic, or professional goals, and to develop a course of action that will help the student meet those goals.

Advisors will send an invitation to schedule an enrollment advising appointment. Please wait for an email from your advisor with instructions.

Students must complete an Enrollment Worksheet to create a tentative schedule prior to their appointment. Students who do not arrive on time or come unprepared will be asked to reschedule and come back with the required documentation at a later time. If a student fails to do so, their advisor flag will not be lifted, and the student will not be able to enroll until advising has taken place.

Students are assigned a designated enrollment day/time based on their current academic level and total completed credit hours (this does not include currently enrolled courses). In KSIS, go to the "Student Center" to find your enrollment eligibility date and time. You'll see this information on the right side of the page under "Enrollment Dates."

After the student and the academic advisor complete a successful appointment, the advisor will remove the Advisor Hold (flag) in KSIS.

Students will be able to enroll using KSIS - under Student Center - once their enrollment date/time becomes available, provided there are no holds on their account.

If a student wants to change or drop classes at any point during the semester, please discuss your plans with your academic advisor first. This conversation is highly recommended to ensure you're making informed decisions. Note that changing time sections within the same course does not require prior discussion.

Prepare for your Enrollment Advising Appointment

Wait for an email from your academic advisor with instructions on how to sign up for an enrollment advising appointment.

It is important to come prepared for your enrollment advising appointment so that it can be as productive and efficient as possible for both the student and the academic advisor.

Before students meet with their academic advisor, they must build a tentative schedule by completing an Enrollment Worksheet. Students who do not arrive on time or come unprepared will be asked to reschedule and come back with the required documentation at a later time.

Below are detailed instructions on preparing for your appointment and completing the enrollment worksheet.

Instructions for Completing the Enrollment Worksheet / Checklist to Prepare for your Enrollment Advising Appointment

In KSIS under the Student Center, review any holds and take action accordingly. (The advisor hold will be removed after a successful advising appointment.)
Review your DARS. If applicable, ensure any transfer credits are being pulled in correctly.
1. Note any questions and bring them to your appointment.
Review your respective degree map (formerly flowchart).
1. K-State Core (Fall 2024 or after) or / K-State 8 (prior to Fall 2024).
Using DARS, mark off completed and currently enrolled courses on the degree map. This will aid in selecting courses you will take in the next semester.
Build a time conflict free schedule for the upcoming semester using the Course Schedule (dates/times) and the Course Catalog (prerequisites, basic course details). Consider one or two alternate courses (or sections) in case a class (or section) is full when you go to enroll.
If unsure, build a schedule with courses you are considering and come prepared with course options and questions.
1. KSIS Course Search is also available to find classes (Classic View recommended). Instructions can be found on the Course Schedule, towards the top - KSIS Course Search Help Pages.
Add the courses you're interested in taking to your KSIS shopping cart for the intended semester (found in KSIS under Student Center).
1. Note that adding classes to your shopping cart does not reserve a spot in the class. Your spot is only secured once you are officially enrolled.
Fill out an Enrollment Worksheet with the courses you plan to take in the upcoming semester.
It is preferred to email your completed enrollment worksheet (as an attachment) to your academic advisor prior to your appointment, or bring a paper copy with you.
On the day of your appointment, arrive at your advisor's office a few minutes early prepared with your required documentation and any questions.

Keep in mind that several classes are only offered in the fall or the spring semester. Be sure to check the prerequisites as shown on the degree maps (formerly flowcharts) or in the Course Catalog, and plan accordingly to make sure you have the appropriate prerequisites completed before the course that requires them.

Students who do not arrive on time or come unprepared will be asked to reschedule and come back with the required documentation at a later time.

If a student is unable to make their scheduled appointment, it is their responsibility to contact their academic advisor or reschedule via Navigate.

Note that waitlisted courses do not count towards total enrollment. If you need to be enrolled full-time for any reason, you should contact your advisor to discuss enrollment in an alternative back-up course.

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