Kansas State University Student Success Checklist
Use this checklist as a guide to keep you on track.
Before classes start
- Login to KSIS > Student Center.
- Review your schedule and financial aid.
- Complete TB Questionnaire.
- Complete items on your "To-Do List".
- Print your class schedule.
- Complete Alcohol & Sexual Assault Prevention (ASAP).
- Explore Canvas.
- Sign into your K-State email account.
- Add classes to your calendar.
- Set up your mobile devices to receive K-State email.
- Download the K-State Safe app on your phone.
- Email your advisor to introduce yourself.
- Explore Campus Resources and visit these websites:
- Your college or major website.
- Undergraduate Catalog.
- Wildcat One Stop.
- Review the Academic Calendar and add important dates and deadlines to your planner/calendar.
- Read the Kansas State Book Network's common read.
- Sign up to receive K-State Alerts.
Steps to academic success
Complete each item every semester.
- Review the Academic Calendar and add important dates and deadlines to your planner/calendar.
- Schedule and attend pre-enrollment advising meetings (each semester).
- Promptly seek assistance from advisors, instructors, or other university services when you have questions or concerns.
- Familiarize yourself with campus resources.
- Ensure academic plan is on track for graduation.
Year 1
Transitioning and adjusting to college
- Complete your steps to academic success (each semester).
- Review and understand major requirements using DARS or Degree Planner.
- Develop an academic plan and goals toward graduation.
- Review K-State's Honor and Integrity information.
- Review K-State's Student Learning Outcomes.
- Begin exploring majors, minors, study abroad, research, internships, honors program.
- Learn about campus activities and student organizations.
- Complete CliftonStrengths.
Year 2
Academic exploration and personal development
- Complete your steps to academic success (each semester).
- Continue exploring your interests, strengths, and careers.
- Continue exploring majors, minors, study abroad, research, internships, honors program.
Year 3
Academic enhancement and career goal setting.
- Complete your steps to academic success (each semester).
- Explore graduate school, professional and career options.
- Meet with advisor to prepare for graduation.
- Network with faculty in your major. Participate in research, internships, study abroad.
Year 4 Plus
Transitioning out of college into career or graduate school.
- Complete your academic steps to academic success (each semester).
- Review and revise your post college financial plan.
- Finalize career or graduate school plans.
- Apply for graduation.