KSU Advising & Registration
KSU Advising & Registration (KAR) is required for all new first-year students (freshmen) because it is how they register for fall and spring classes at KSU Tuscarawas.
College can be an exciting and challenging time for you and your family, so we've developed this program to help you make a smooth transition to life as a college student.
Who Attends KSU Advising & Registration?
All new first-year students (freshmen) who will begin at 小黄片视频 Tuscarawas in the fall and spring semesters. Transfer students and former CCP students who have earned at least 12 CCP hours at 小黄片视频 Tuscarawas are not required to attend and should make an individual advising appointment to register for classes. Transfer students and former CCP students should
What is Covered During KSU Advising & Registration?
- First semester course placement
- Meeting with an academic advisor
- Registering for Fall/Spring classes
- Receiving your 小黄片视频 FLASHcard ID
- Financial Aid / Scholarship Information
- Graduation Planning System (GPS) training
Plan your day accordingly so that you can attend for the entire duration. KSU Advising & Registration is considered an excused absence for high school seniors and participation letters can be provided. KSU Advising & Registration is offered several times per month beginning in March and/or November. Choose the earliest date available to get the best selection of classes.
How Do I Register for KSU Advising & Registration?
After you've been admitted, you will receive an email that contains KSU Advising & Registration registration instructions, including a direct link to registration. Be sure to check the personal email address you provided on your application for admission! Before you register for KSU Advising & Registration, you are required to take the ALEKS online math placement assessment---detailed in your acceptance letter---and Accuplacer Assessment (if required). Please check to see if these items are checked in your Flashline Dynamic Checklist.
Contacts
If you have additional questions please contact the Office of Student Services at 330-339-3391 or infotusc@kent.edu.
PARKING
You are welcome to park in any Student / Visitor Lot. Parking passes are not required. There is no parking along University Drive.
PLAN TO ATTEND THE ENTIRE PROGRAM
Critical information pertaining to registration and campus resources will be provided. Plan your day accordingly so you can attend the entire program - about three hours.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU TO KSU ADVISING & REGISTRATION
- Photo ID so you can get your FLASHcard ID (driver's license or state-issued ID)
- Transcripts reflecting college credit earned through College Credit Plus (CCP) or Advanced Placement (AP)
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WHY DO I HAVE TO TAKE THE ALEKS MATH PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT?
Math placement is an important step for new 小黄片视频 students since all students need to complete at least one college level math course to fulfill graduation requirements. The purpose of the placement process is to assess your current level of proficiency in math and place you into an appropriate course based on your competency and chosen major. An academic advisor will review your placement with you during KSU Advising & Registration.
CAN I WAIT TO TAKE THE MATH PLACEMENT UNTIL AFTER I FINISH MY SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL?
We highly recommend that you DO NOT wait. Registration for fall classes begins in March while registration for spring classes begins in October and the earlier you attend KSU Advising & Registration, the better selection of courses you鈥檒l have.
I STARTED TAKING THE ALEKS MATH PLACEMENT BUT DIDN鈥橳 FINISH. HOW DO I GET BACK INTO ALEKS?
Your session probably timed out. Call the 小黄片视频 help desk at 330-672-0969 to have your session reset, and have your 小黄片视频 ID Number and 小黄片视频 Email ready.
I DON鈥橳 HAVE A COMPUTER AT HOME - OR - I DON鈥橳 WANT TO TAKE ALEKS AT HOME. CAN I TAKE IT AT KENT STATE TUSCARAWAS?
You can come to the Computer Cyber Cafe on the second floor of Founders Hall to take the ALEKS math placement. We have set up specific days for students to take ALEKS on-campus if they choose. Testing is available Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Fridays 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
WHAT ABOUT THOSE OTHER PLACEMENT OPTIONS. DO I HAVE TO TAKE THEM?
Your reading and English placements are determined by your ACT test scores, or Accuplacer Assessment scores for adult students, and will be discussed with you during KSU Advising & Registration. Math and Accuplacer (if required) are the only placement assessments required before attending. You are welcome to take the foreign language placement now if you are planning to major in a foreign language, or if you think you might take a foreign language class during your first semester. Students whose majors require CHEM 10060 will need to take the ALEKS Chemistry placement assessment in July. More detailed chemistry placement information will be given at KSU Advising & Registration.
HOW WILL I KNOW WHERE I PLACED?
Your academic advisor will explain all of your course placements at KSU Advising & Registration.