Kansas State University Student Success Checklist

Use this checklist as a guide to keep you on track.

Before classes start
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.

You can also download this checklist as a pdf.