CACM Advising: Advising Process
What is Academic Advising?
Academic advising is a collaborative relationship between a student and an academic
advisor within a respectful environment that values the uniqueness and diversity of
our students, faculty, and staff. The purpose of this relationship is to guide you
in the decision-making process throughout your academic journey.
The College of Architecture and Construction Management (CACM) advisors help students
navigate through selecting your architecture major or construction management major,
degree requirements, course schedules, college and university policies, and campus
resources. Advising is a student-centered, on-going process that adapts with you as
you gain knowledge and earn your degree!
You create the path to your career. Advising is here to help you move forward, clear obstacles, and connect you with resources to increase your success.
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Advising Office Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm |
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CACM Advising is located in the Student Success Headquarters on the first floor of the Design 1 Building.
There are two advising office suites: one across from the CACM Student Success Computer Lab and another to the left, upon entering the building.
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Advising Appointments & Drop-in Hours
CACM Advisors are available during specified drop-in hours and by appointment.
Appointments are schedule through EAB Navigate using your ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ email address. More
information about EAB Navigate can be found:
Appointments are best to review semester course schedules, graduation plans, registration
holds, major declaration changes, and other questions or concerns that could impact
academics.
Drop-in hours are best used for quick questions or concerns and to inquire about important
dates and deadlines. Some drop-in meetings may be converted to schedule appointments
if the matter cannot be resolved quickly or needs follow up.
Drop-in opportunities are offered virtually through Microsoft Teams or in person.
See the posted schedule for available times.
To meet with an Academic Advisor online during drop-in hours, join our using code: qolb4sm
Please reach out to an advisor at cacmadvising@kennesaw.edu with any questions.
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College of Architecture and Construction Management advisors can be reached by email
at cacmadvising@kennesaw.edu.
Contacting Your Advisor Via Email When emailing your advisor always use your ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ ID number. Unless your advisor is out of the office, he or she will typically respond within two business days. This time may be longer during peak times. Here is a sample email:
Dear Advisor,
My name is Scrappy Owl. I am writing because I misplaced my course plan we created in our appointment. Can you please email it to me? Thank you.
Scrappy Owl 000123456
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Academic Advising Process
Academic Advising helps students to:
- Understand ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ General Education and CACM requirements
Take responsibility for meeting academic program and graduation requirements
- Use DegreeWorks, academic catalog, program maps, and course schedules to plan semester
schedules and an overall academic path
Identify campus resources that support academic success and career preparation
- Understanding Academic Advisor and Student Roles & Responsibilities
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Year by Year Advising Topics
First Year
Architecture Majors |
Construction Management Majors |
Know who your advisor is and how to contact |
Know who your advisor is and how to contact |
Become familiar with ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ General Education requirements
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Become familiar with ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ General Education requirements |
Become familiar with ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ academic calendar |
Become familiar with ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ academic calendar |
Participate in campus activities and join clubs |
Participate in campus activities and join clubs |
Learn to manage your time successfully |
Learn to manage your time successfully |
Become familiar with campus services |
Become familiar with campus services |
Activate your Handshake profile- your portal to jobs, internships, career center appointments,
etc. |
Activate your Handshake profile- your portal to jobs, internships, career center appointments,
etc. |
Participate in college events to create professional network |
Participate in college events to create professional network |
Be able to navigate Owl Express (including Degree Works) |
Be able to navigate Owl Express (including Degree Works) |
Learn how to use e-mail to communicate with faculty and staff |
Learn how to use e-mail to communicate with faculty and staff |
Second Year
Architecture Majors |
Construction Management Majors |
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Learn and explore CM concentration options |
Work with advisor to assess your progress toward the Architecture Portfolio Review
course completion requirements |
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Explore course requirements, making note of prerequisite courses |
Explore course requirements, making note of prerequisite courses |
Continue involvement in campus activities and clubs |
Continue involvement in campus activities and clubs |
Create a plan towards graduation; have an academic advisor review |
Create a plan towards graduation; have an academic advisor review |
Explore study abroad options |
Explore study abroad options |
Third Year
Architecture Majors |
Construction Management Majors |
Petition to graduate |
Petition to graduate |
³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ to graduate school/Plan job search |
³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ to graduate school/Plan job search |
Update Handshake profile; Refine your resume |
Update Handshake profile; Refine your resume |
Attend Career Fair |
Attend Career Fair |
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