Who are the Academic Advisors and how do I know which one
I am assigned to?
If you are unsure who your CBA Academic Advisor is, log on to KATS. Once
you are logged in click on General Information. Your assigned
Academic Advisor should be listed under Enrollment. If you are not
yet in the College of Business Administration, an Academic Advisor
will be assigned to you once you have gone through a change of curriculum
orientation.
How can I contact my Academic Advisor?
General questions can be directed to the CBA Student Services office
(107 Calvin Hall) 785-532-6180. Try using your resources
(FAQ’s, CBA Student Handbook, University Undergraduate Catalog,
CBA website, K-State website, K-State Online- CBA Advising site)
to help answer your questions. Reminder, the Academic
Advisors do not advise via e-mail. Complicated questions
require an appointment with your Academic Advisor. (ie. What
classes should I take?) There are three options available
in order to schedule an appointment with your assigned Academic
Advisor: 1) Calling the CBA Student Services office at 785-532-6180;
2) In person at the CBA Student Services office (107 Calvin Hall);
3) logging onto STAR (www.cba.ksu.edu/star). Emailing
your Academic Advisor should be considered only when out of the
area (ie. Study Abroad, Distance Education, summer).
Can I make a Same Day Appointment?
You may call the CBA Student Services office (532-6180) or stop by
(107 Calvin Hall) to make a SAME DAY appointment with your Academic
Advisor (only on specified days and times). Same
Day Appointment times are Thursdays and Fridays from 1:20 to 4:20
pm. Note: times are subject to change.
What’s the role of my Academic Advisor?
Your Academic Advisor is there to assist you with course selection
and program planning. Their primary responsibility is to
help you meet academic and GPA requirements. They will also
help with any other technical aspects of academic programs such
as completing the appropriate paperwork for degree track entry,
course substitutions, study abroad, transfer credit approval, and
application for graduation. Your Academic Advisor is also
a good source for additional campus service referrals.
Do I have to consult with my Academic Advisor before Enrolling?
It is highly recommended that students see their CBA Academic Advisor
before enrolling to make sure they are on the right track, and
taking the correct courses they need in order to graduate. However,
students can choose to “waive their right to be advised” with
their assigned Academic Advisor. The steps are to log into
STAR (www.cba.ksu.edu/star),
sign in, and complete the online waiver form. The waivers
will be processed at 12 pm and 4 pm each day during the enrollment
periods.
What’s the role of my Faculty Mentor?
Your assigned Faculty Mentor will be assigned to you when you are
accepted in to a CBA major. Your is an excellent resource
for assistance in decision making regarding internship opportunities,
career plans and objectives, and professional development in your
chosen area of study. Your
faculty mentor is also there to share professional experience and
serve as a sounding board for your thoughts and opinions. With
your faculty mentor you can develop a meaningful and lasting relationship
both professionally and personally. Please check with the
CBA Student Services office (107 Calvin Hall) 785-532-6180 if you
are unsure of your assigned faculty mentor.
What is STAR?
STAR is a student tracking and reporting system. It enables only
current College of Business Administration students to make their
own advising appointments and sign waivers of advising online. To
access STAR, log in to www.cba.ksu.edu/star. The
first time you log in your User Name and Password both will be your
ID number (social security number for most). Note: Please
try entering your SSN with and without dashes if you encounter problems. You
can then change your User Name and Password by clicking on My Profile. When
you come to your advising appointment be sure to bring your student
ID; you will need it to sign in and sign out at the designated computer
station.
What is BAPP?
BAPP stands for the Business Administration Pre-Professional Program. When
you begin your journey as a College of Business Administration student,
you are enrolled in the Business Administration Pre-Professional
Program. BAPP is designed as a non-degree program consisting
of 63 hours of general foundation and prerequisite courses. Once
you declare and are accepted into your degree track you will be removed
from the BAPP program.
How can I learn about majors and careers?
To learn more about careers and majors in general the Academic and
Career Information Center (ACIC) is a great resource. ACIC,
located in 14 Holton Hall, is designed to assist you in choosing
or changing a major and/or career goal and planning your educational
path. If you want to learn about different majors and careers
in the College of Business Administration you should stop by the
CBA Student Service office (107 Calvin Hall). You may wish
to sit in on a Change of Curriculum orientation which is held once
a week on Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5 pm. The Change
of Curriculum orientation is good option to learn about the different
majors and an opportunity to ask questions to an Academic Advisor
without formally changing your major or college.
When and how can I declare my major?
Any College of Business Administration student can declare their
major once they have completed at least 45 credit hours of BAPP
requirements. A degree track must be
declared by 60 credit hours. To declare your major, stop
by CBA Student Services (107 Calvin Hall) and fill out an Application
to Degree Track form or go to http://www.cba.k-state.edu/departments/stuserv/forms/degree.pdf and
fill one out online. Please bring the completed form into
our office in person, mail it, or fax it to us once it’s
completed. Keep in mind there are GPA requirements to enter
each major. Students are also assigned a Faculty Mentor
as well as their assigned Academic Advisor once they are accepted
into one of the majors.
What majors are offered in the College of Business Admin? What are
the GPA requirements?
There are five majors offered in the College of Business Administration: Marketing,
Finance, Accounting, Management, and Management Information Systems. The
options in Finance are Financial Controllership, Financial Management,
and Financial Services. The options in Management are General
Management/Entrepreneurship, Operations and Supply Chain Management,
and Human Resource Management. You must have a minimum K-State
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 to enter Finance, Marketing, Management,
and Management Information Systems. A minimum K-State Cumulative
GPA of 3.0 is needed to enter the Accounting program. Consultation
with your Academic Advisor is recommended if you are considering
dual majors or minors outside of the CBA.
What’s a Certificate of International Business (CIB)?
A Certificate of International Business (CIB) will be awarded upon
graduation to students who achieve a superior level of expertise
in international aspects of business. Consultation with your
Academic Advisor is highly recommended. The certificate will
be noted on your transcript. CIB requirements are available
in CBA Student Services (107 Calvin Hall), listed in your CBA Student
Handbook, and also posted at http://www.cba.k-state.edu/departments/stuserv/CIB.htm.
I am thinking about Changing Into the College of Business
Administration. What do I do?
In order to change into the College of Business, certain GPA requirements
must be met. Go to the following website to see the GPA requirements
and the procedure for changing into the college:
http://www.cba.k-state.edu/departments/prospective/currchange.htm. Also,
if you want to know the courses you have left to complete in order to meet
all of the business requirements, log onto KATS and run a Change of Curriculum
DARS report. The report will display the courses that will be accepted
and the courses left to take.
I am thinking about Changing Out of the College of Business
Administration. What do I do?
Come by CBA Student Services (Calvin 107) and fill out a Change of
Curriculum form. The front desk staff will give you directions
on the steps required and where to take your form after completing
it. Also, if you want to know the courses you have left to
complete in order to meet all of the requirements for a different
major or college, log onto KATS and run a “I’m Considering
a Change of Curriculum” DARS report. The report will
display the courses that will be accepted and the courses left to
take.
I’m thinking about Studying Abroad, what should I
do?
Start by talking with your Academic Advisor. Fill out a Study
Abroad Interest Sheet in CBA Student Services (107 Calvin Hall). Start
planning early! Interested students need to start the planning
process well in advance. Deadlines for many of the exchange
programs are due as early as 6 months in advance, including application
for summer programs. Students must validate course work they
wish to complete at the foreign university before they leave
to ensure that classes will transfer back to K-State and be applicable
to their major. For more information on studying abroad visit
the Office of International Programs office (301 Fairchild Hall)
or the OIP website at http://www.k-state.edu/oip/.
Where can I find information about Internships?
Information on available internships can be obtained from Career
and Employment Services (CES), College of Business Administration
departments, faculty, or direct personal contact with businesses. To
receive Unrestricted Elective credit for internships, consult CES
office (101 Holtz Hall) or website at http://www.k-state.edu/ces/.
What are the College of Business Administration’s
Student Organizations?
Accounting Advocates, Alpha Kappa Psi, Beginning A Promising Profession
(BAPP) Club, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Business Ambassadors,
Business Administration Student Council, Business Honors Council,
Entrepreneurship Club, Student Finance Association, Financial Management
Association Honor Society, Future Female Executives, Marketing Club,
MIS Club, Operations Management Club, Society for Human Resources
Management (SHRM), Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE), Study Abroad
Advocates, and Tau Alpha Chi. For club descriptions refer to
your CBA Student Handbook or at http://www.cba.k-state.edu/departments/prospective/stuorg.htm.
I’m thinking about taking courses from a community
college or another university, how do I know if they’ll Transfer?
We encourage all students who are planning on transferring classes
to K-State to visit the Admission’s office course equivalency
website at http://www.k-state.edu/admit/tran_info.html to
make sure the class will transfer. After you complete the
class make sure to have your transcripts from the admissions office
of your transfer school sent directly to the Admissions office at
K-State. Grades do not transfer, only credits. It is
important to remember that just because a course transfers to the
University doesn’t mean that it will fulfill a requirement
in your degree track. To verify if a course will fulfill a
requirement in your degree track make sure to meet with your Academic
Advisor. Please note that only up to half (63) of the hours
required for the B.S. in Business Administration degree (126) can
be taken at a two-year college.
Do I have to complete all of the Prerequisites of a course
before taking the course?
Yes, all prerequisites must be met before taking a course. If
you enroll in a class without meeting all prerequisites you may be
administratively dropped from the class. Please see your CBA
handbook or K-State Undergraduate catalog for prerequisites.
I’m trying to get into a Business class but it’s
Closed what should I do?
Many students are faced with this situation. The best thing
to do if a business class is closed is to waitlist the class. This
option will be given to you when you attempt to enroll in a closed
class. If it’s a management, finance, or accounting class do not attend
the first day of the class if you are not enrolled in the class and
you have not received permission to add the section. Students
will be notified by the department via KSU e-mail prior to the start
of the semester or within the first week of classes if they may move
from “Wait List” to “Permission to Add” status. Make
sure to check your email regularly if you are on the Wait List. You
should process your enrollment immediately upon receiving the e-mail. For Marketing classes,
go to class on the first day and ask the instructor for permission
to add or contact the departmental Administrative Assistant. If
you find that you can’t get into a class do not panic!! Your
Academic Advisor can be of great assistance in helping you look at
your other options.
Can I receive a “D” in Business courses?
The College of Business Administration requires a passing grade in
all courses; a “D” is considered passing. Accounting
and MIS majors have additional requirements. Accounting
majors must maintain at least a 2.5 on All Accounting courses. MIS
majors must maintain at least a C in All MIS courses in order to
continue in the major and graduate. In order to graduate
in any Business major your K-State cumulative GPA must be at least
a 2.0. Also if your GPA falls below the minimum GPA requirement
for your specified hours completed you may risk being on academic
warning or academic dismissal from the College of Business Administration
or the University.
If I Retake a course will it replace my previous grade?
If a course is retaken, the original grade is noted as a Retake and
removed from the grade point average. Although there is no
limit to the number of times a course may be retaken, a student
may retake a course with subsequent removal of the prior grade
from the calculation of the grade point average only ONCE for
each course, and for a total of FIVE courses during the
student’s academic career at K-State. For more information
visit the undergraduate catalog at http://courses.k-state.edu/catalog/undergraduate/enrollment/retake.html.
How can I calculate my semester Grade Point Average(GPA)?
To calculate your GPA, divide the number of grade points by the hours of work attempted
Key: A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D = 1 point, F = 0 points
| Class |
Grade |
Credit Hours |
Pointsu> |
| College Algebra |
C |
3 |
3 x 2 = 6 |
| Psychology |
A |
3 |
3 x 4 = 12 |
| Public Speaking |
B |
2 |
2 x 3 = 6 |
| Intro Philosophy |
D |
3 |
3 x 1 = 3 |
| General Chemistry |
B |
3 |
3 x 3 = 6 |
| Total |
|
14 credit hours |
33 points |
GPA = 33/14 = 2.37
(This is just an example; it is not intended to reflect the difficulty level of any of the courses listed)
What is required to Add or Drop a class? What are
the deadlines?
It is always a good idea to consult with your Academic Advisor prior
to adding or dropping classes, but not required. No CBA Academic
Advisor’s signature required for adding or dropping a course. See
the academic calendar for dates and eligibility. The academic
calendar details all activities at K-State that involve academic
entities (i.e. semester start and end dates, final exams, holidays,
add and drop dates, etc.). See Academics section on the K-State
webpage or http://courses.k-state.edu/. Adding
or dropping classes may require that students process the Add/Drop
forms through the Enrollment Center, 210 Willard Hall.
What is University Academic Warning?
Students who earn less than a 2.000 K-State semester or cumulative
GPA will be placed on academic warning. Students on academic
warning are highly encouraged and may be required to consult with
their Academic Advisor for assistance. Visit the K-State
Undergraduate Student Catalog at http://courses.k-state.edu/catalog/undergraduate/grades/deficiencies.html for
more information.
What is the University Academic Dismissal?
Students may be dismissed from the University if they have completed
20 or more hours, been on academic warning the previous semester
and their GPA falls below the minimum GPA requirement for their
specified number of hours completed Also, a student who earns
less than a 1.0 semester GPA in his or her first semester at K-State
will be dismissed. For more information or to see what is
the minimum GPA requirement for your specified number of hours
completed visit the K-State Undergraduate Student Catalog at http://courses.k-state.edu/catalog/undergraduate/grades/deficiencies.html. See
also the Reinstatement section for details on how to be reinstated.
What is the College of Business Administration’s Grade
Point Average (GPA) requirement for First Time students?
Students are considered first time students if they come to K-State
with 30 or fewer college credits completed prior to high school graduation. First
time students must have a 2.3 K-State GPA by the time they complete
30 credit hours to remain in good standing with the College of Business
Administration. Additional requirements are needed by the
time students complete 60 credit hours. Consult your Academic
Advisor, CBA Student Handbook or the following website for complete
details at http://www.cba.k-state.edu/departments/stuserv/handbook/handbook.htm.
What is the College of Business Administration’s Grade
Point Average (GPA) requirement for Transfer students?
Students are considered transfer students if they come to K-State
and have taken college-level work following high school graduation. Transfer
students must have a 2.3 transfer GPA to be admitted to the College
of Business Administration. Students must
achieve a K-State GPA of 2.5 or higher on the first 15 hours of K-State
course work to be able to continue in the College of Business Administration. Consult
your Academic Advisor, CBA Student Handbook or the following website
for complete details at http://www.cba.k-state.edu/departments/stuserv/handbook/handbook.htm.
What is the College of Business Administration’s Academic
Dismissal Policy?
See your Academic Advisor or applicable student handbook at http://www.cba.k-state.edu/departments/stuserv/handbook/handbook.htm.
What is required to Withdraw from all classes?
Withdrawal from the University Requires a meeting with your Academic
Advisor to start the proceedings. A Notice of Withdrawal
form will need to be completed in consultation with your assigned
Academic Advisor. This policy includes summer term.
What is required to be Reinstated?
Dismissed Students will be reinstated to K-State through the CBA
only when approved for reinstatement by the Academic Standards
Committee of the college. Students must wait at least two
semesters (a full academic year, summer term is not counted) before
they will be considered for reinstatement. Applicants planning
to petition for reinstatement to the CBA must meet with a CBA Academic
Advisor before applying for reinstatement. Consult your CBA
Student Handbook or the following website for complete details
at http://www.cba.k-state.edu/departments/stuserv/handbook/handbook.htm.
How many hours and what classes do I need to Graduate?
A total of 126 credit hours are required to graduate with a Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration. Make a graduation
check appointment with your Academic Advisor to know exactly how
may hours and what classes you have left to graduate. You
can also run a DARS report to see what requirements still need
to be fulfilled in order to graduate. You can access DARS
by going to the KATS main menu http://kats.k-state.edu/. Remember
DARS is not always 100% correct nor does it guarantee degree certification. If
you have any questions make sure to make an appointment to see
your Academic Advisor.
What are the procedures to Graduate?
Complete an Application to Graduation Clearance form during
the first month of the semester you plan to graduate. If you
are planning to complete degree requirements during the summer semester
you should complete the Application for Graduation Clearance form
during the spring semester. Prior to pre-enrolling for you
last semester, double check with your Academic Advisor to confirm
your hours remaining to graduate. To complete the application
stop by CBA Student Services (107 Calvin Hall) and obtain the form
or go to http://www.cba.k-state.edu/departments/stuserv/forms/GradClearance.pdf and
fill one out online. Please bring the completed form into our
office in person, mail it, or fax it to us once it’s completed.
When do CBA Scholarship Award Letters go out?
CBA Scholarship award letters will be sent out in the Spring semester. Please
direct all CBA scholarship questions to the CBA Student Services
office (107 Calvin Hall) 785-532-6180.
Are CBA Scholarships Renewable?
No, students must reapply annually to be considered for a scholarship.
Will I receive the same Scholarship Amount every year?
No, scholarship amounts will vary depending on alumni contributions
and College of Business Administration – Dean’s Telefund
amounts.
What is the criteria for being accepted in the University
Honors Program?
Please consult with your Academic Advisor or the University Honors
program office regarding the K-State Honors program.
For more information visit the University Honors website at http://www.k-state.edu/ksuhonors/.
How can I get a Tutor?
At the Academic Assistance Center (AAC) in 101 Holton Hall, free
tutoring is available in a variety of introductory courses through
the EOF tutoring program. Students desiring assistance on
a regular basis are assigned to small groups that meet weekly with
a peer tutor who assists them with the course content and learning
strategies. Walk-in tutoring sessions are also available
on evenings and weekends. For more information visit the AAC website
at http://www.ksu.edu/aac/.
What is University General Education (UGE)? What are
the requirements?
University General Education classes are general classes taken to
help students widen their perspectives, explore the relationship
between various subjects, and develop critical and analytical thinking
skills. The CBA requires 18 credit hours (which may overlay
with the business general studies requirements in communication electives,
humanities, social sciences, and natural science) to fulfill the
UGE requirement. At least 6 of the 18 credits must be 300 level
or above. Courses approved for UGE will be labeled with a diamond
before the course on the course schedule.
Ie. 
General Psychology
For more information visit your Academic Advisor, the Undergraduate
Catalog, the CBA Student Handbook, and the UGE website at http://www.k-state.edu/uge/.
What are Communication Electives?
6 credit hours of upper level communication electives are required
for each CBA major. For a list of Communication elective
classes stop by CBA Student Services (107 Calvin Hall). Also
consult your CBA Student Handbook or DARS report for a listing.
What are Restricted Electives?
Restricted electives are any Humanities, Natural Science, Social
Science, or Upper Level Quantitative courses. For a list
of Humanities, Natural Science, and Social Science classes stop
by the CBA Student Services (107 Calvin Hall). Also consult
your CBA Handbook or DARS report for a listing.
What are Unrestricted Electives?
Unrestricted Electives are any courses numbered 100 and above offered
for credit by any University department.
What are Economic Electives?
Upper level economic electives must be selected from economics course
offerings numbered 500 or above in consultation with the student’s
Academic Advisor and degree major. Please note that each
CBA major has different economic elective requirements. Economics
electives may not overlap with economics courses used as social
science, restricted, or unrestricted electives. For more
information on economic electives please stop in CBA Student Services
(107 Calvin Hall) or check your applicable student handbook at http://www.cba.k-state.edu/departments/stuserv/handbook/handbook.htm.
How do I declare a Business minor?
Come to CBA Student Services (107 Calvin Hall) to fill out a Business
Minor form. In order to receive your Business minor you must
graduate from another K-State college, and achieve a grade of C
or better in each of the five courses that comprise the minor. The
five courses are ACCTG 231 (Accounting for Business Operations),
ACCTG 241 (Accounting for Investing and Financing), MANGT 420 (Management
Concepts), MKTG 400 (Marketing), and FINAN 450 (Principles of Finance). At
least three of the five courses must be taken at Kansas State. Also,
in order to receive your minor you must bring an approved copy
of your graduation clearance form from your major college to CBA
Student Services (107 Calvin Hall).
What is a Leadership Studies Minor?
A Leadership Studies minor is designed to complement your academic
major while providing a formal and structured learning experience
as part of the total leadership development process. The
minor consists of 18 hours of which 9 hours are core courses and
9 hours are elective credit. To obtain a Leadership Studies
Minor or obtain further information stop by the Leadership Studies
office at 918 N Manhattan Ave. or the website at http://www.k-state.edu/leadership/minor.htm.
What is an Economics Minor?
An Economics minor can be obtained to complement your academic major. A
minor in Economics consists of 18 hours: Econ 110, Econ 120
and 12 hours of 500 level or above economic courses. Upper
level Economics courses may count as Social Sciences, Restricted
Electives and Unrestricted Electives. To declare an Economics
minor or for more information, please stop by the Department of Economics
in 327 Waters Hall. http://www.k-state.edu/economics/ugrad/minor.htm.
What is a Modern Language Minor?
A Modern Language minor can be obtained to complement your academic
major. A minor can be obtained in French, German, Japanese,
and Spanish. All modern language courses may count as Humanities,
Restricted Electives and Unrestricted Electives. To
declare a Modern Language minor stop by the Modern Languages Office
(104A Eisenhower Hall). http://www.ksu.edu/mlangs/ugprogram.html.
What’s a Pre-Law Advisor?
There is no pre-law major or prescribed curriculum at K-State; rather,
pre-law is an interest area for students considering law school. Students
considering attending law school should consult with the pre-law
advisor in the College of Arts and Science dean’s office
early in their undergraduate career. Additional information
about pre-law can be found on the pre-law website at www.ksu.edu/artsci/prelaw/.
What’s a Pre-health Advisor?
The College of Arts and Sciences provides advising assistance for
all students interested in any pre-health profession. Pre-health
professions is not a major (students cannot earn a degree in pre-health
professions). Students are encouraged to declare interest
in their major as well as the pre-health program when they apply
for admission. Additional information on the pre-health profession
can be found on the pre-health website at http://www.ksu.edu/artsci/phpp/.
