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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law that sets forth requirements regarding the privacy of student records. FERPA governs the disclosure of student records maintained by an educational institution as well as access to those records.

All 91¿ì»îÁÖ students are expected to demonstrate responsible behavior.  The Code of Student Conduct translates these expectations into specific policies and describes the process through which claims of violations are resolved.

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Instructors have both the responsibility and prerogative for managing student attendance. The policy provides a procedural framework for both faculty and students to address an absence from class.

Unit Handbooks will be available.

The Student Financial Aid office administers all federal financial aid programs for all 91¿ì»îÁÖ campuses.

Academic advising at 91¿ì»îÁÖ supports the teaching and learning mission of the University. All freshman and sophomore students are required to meet with an advisor once per semester. Students at junior standing and beyond will be required to meet at least once per year.

The FLASHcard Office is located on the 91¿ì»îÁÖ Campus at the Bursar's Office in the Michael Schwartz Center, Room 138. Regional Campuses also produce FLASHcards for the faculty and students. The FLASHcard is the University I.D. for faculty, staff, and students.  It doubles as a meal card and debit card. A FLASHcard is needed to check materials out of the library.

It is the URC’s charge to foster and stimulate research efforts and creative projects by providing financial support for artistic and scholarly work.

The mission of the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) office is to ensure access to a post-secondary education to qualified students with disabilities at 91¿ì»îÁÖ.    

The Early Alert system helps instructors to reach out to students in their courses who are experiencing difficulties.  The Early Alert system is a referral tool in Flashline.  This system allows instructors a way to share the information with the Student Success Program staff so that additional interventions can be provided.

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The primary goal of the Office of the Student Ombuds is to provide students confidential consultation in assisting with the possible resolution of any University-related concern, grievance or appeal.

University Health Services (91¿ì»îÁÖ Campus) provides non-emergency outpatient care to all eligible students, faculty and staff. It is also a full-service primary care medical facility.

Psychological Services is staffed by licensed psychologists and provides high quality, personalized care to all KSU students, while also providing consultation to the University community regarding mental health concerns.

The Counseling and Human Development Center provides confidential counseling.  Located at 325 White Hall on the 91¿ì»îÁÖ Campus, the Center offers individual and group counseling services.  All services are provided free of cost to 91¿ì»îÁÖ State students, staff and faculty and at very little cost to the community.

The Information Services Helpdesk at 91¿ì»îÁÖ can assist students and faculty with a variety of computer-related problems.

91¿ì»îÁÖ has over 200 student organizations.  The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) offers an array of resources that provide opportunities for leadership and participation in student-initiated projects and organizations.

91¿ì»îÁÖ engages students in their communities in a wide variety of ways, such as student service organizations, University service programs, service-learning classes, and interactions with our community partners.

The Office of Global Education plans, coordinates, sustains, and monitors the University's global initiatives, exchange programs, and support services for international students and scholars.

91¿ì»îÁÖ’s athletics program, NCAA Division I, includes baseball, basketball (women’s), basketball (men’s), cross country, field hockey, football, golf (women’s), golf (men’s), gymnastics, soccer, softball, track and field, volleyball, wrestling.

This office encompasses comprehensive recreational services housed in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The 91¿ì»îÁÖ State Ice Arena includes two rinks, which are used for learn-to-skate, hockey, broomball, and open skating programs for the community.

91¿ì»îÁÖ’s Women’s Center exists to advance and enhance the educational experience and professional life of women students, faculty and staff at all campuses. The Women’s Center serves as a resource for advocacy by providing education, information, and referral programs and services.

The Student Multicultural Center develops and implements holistic retention programs, shares information and ideas that assist individuals in embracing diversity, and encourages mutual respect through educational, cultural and social programming.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Student Center was created to provide resources and support for LGBTQ students and their allies.   The Center educates the campus community (students, faculty, and staff) about sexual orientation and gender identity in order to make 91¿ì»îÁÖ a Safe Space for all of our students.

SRVSS Office (pronounced "serves"), The Office of Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services at 91¿ì»îÁÖ, offers resources and education for students on personal safety, sexual assault and rape, relationship violence, and stalking.

The Center provides specialized services and resources, such as academic advising, career guidance, Adult Student Orientation, advocacy, and referrals to meet the needs of adult students and veterans.

Students applying for graduation should complete the online graduation application available through Flashline by the published deadlines. The online graduation application is used for all degree and certificate programs.

Questions regarding faculty roles in the commencement ceremony, where to line up, and when to arrive are best answered by senior colleagues or administrative staff within a faculty member’s respective department, academic unit, or regional campus.

Academic standing designations include President’s List, Dean’s List for Full-Time Students, Dean’s List for Part-Time Students, In Good Academic Standing, Midterm Warning, Semester Warning, Selected Academic Program Warning, Not Permitted to Continue, Academic Probation, and Academic Dismissal.

The forms library contains a collection of paper work and application forms for faculty, staff, and students (prospective and current). From application to registration to thesis and dissertation documents.

is comprised of senators from all departments and programs on campus that have graduate programs on the master and doctoral level. Through regular meetings, the senate seeks to improve graduate student life and research on campus through student initiatives and research grant funding.

Black Graduate Student Association’s (BGSA) purpose is to meet the professional, social, and academic needs of Black graduate students.  BGSA recognizes graduation with Masters or Ph.D. as a top priority. Subsequently, this organization is dedicated to the promotion of academic excellence, mentoring, professional guidance, and social support that will enhance the scholarship of Black graduate students at 91¿ì»îÁÖ.

The Division of Graduate Studies offers professional development workshops for KSU graduate students of all academic programs. The free, one-hour Graduate Professional and Academic Development (GPAD) workshops are offered during a one-week block in the Fall and Spring semesters.