Welcome to CACM's Academic Advising at KSU!

The College of Architecture and Construction Management at Kennesaw State University offers academic advising and information to prospective and current students in both undergraduate and graduate programs. View our options below to learn more and get started. 

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. 

  • Advising Office Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

  • 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. 

  • CACM Advisors are available during specified drop-in hours and by appointment.

    Appointments are schedule through EAB Navigate using your KSU email address. More information about EAB Navigate can be found: https://advising.kennesaw.edu/eab_navigate.php

    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 Team-CoACM_Students using code: qolb4sm

    Please reach out to an advisor at cacmadvising@kennesaw.edu with any questions.

  • 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 KSU 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

  • Academic Advising helps students to:

    • Understand KSU 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

     

  • 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 KSU General Education requirements

    		 Become familiar with KSU General Education requirements
    Become familiar with KSU academic calendar Become familiar with KSU 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
      Learn and explore CM concentration options
    Work with advisor to assess your progress toward the Architecture Portfolio Review course completion requirements  
    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
    Apply to graduate school/Plan job search Apply to graduate school/Plan job search
    Update Handshake profile; Refine your resume Update Handshake profile; Refine your resume
    Attend Career Fair Attend Career Fair

CACM Advising: Appointments

Meet with Your Advisor

Your CACM advisor is looking forward to meeting you! If you are a construction management major or an architecture major, there are two ways to discuss your academic progress with your advisor:

  • Schedule an appointment
  • Come in during drop-in hours
SCHEDULE AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Fall Appointment and Drop-in Schedule

During the first two weeks of registration and during the Drop/Add period, only drop-in sessions are available.  During these times extended drop-in hours are 9:00-11:30am and 1:00-4:00pm, Monday through Friday. 

Appointments Drop-ins
Monday 9:00am - 4:00pm 9:00am - 11:30am
Tuesday 9:00am - 4:00pm 9:00am - 11:30am
Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday  9:00am - 4:00pm  



Meet The Undergraduate Advising Team

If you're an undergraduate student in the College of Architecture and Construction Management, please use this guide below to find your advisor for your program. Our hardworking advisors provide useful insights to help develop tangible schedules, goals and diverse academic experiences!

cacm advising team

  • Hilary
    Hilary Cuevas
     Cuevas, Director of Academic Advising for the College of Architecture and Construction Management, earned her Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration degree from Valdosta State University and her bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations and Advertising from Reinhardt University in Waleska, Georgia.  Hilary became Director of Advising in November 2022 and first joined the team in January 2020 as a Senior Academic Advisor and Transfer Specialist, building on her previous eight years of education related experience.  Hilary also has experience as a Transfer Advocate Gateway Graduation Coach, an Admissions Coordinator, Manager of tutoring services, and as a Residence Life Coordinator.  Her background in higher education administration includes expertise in higher education policy development and her research interests include retention, students in transition, and public administration.
  • Acade
    jerry boswell
    mic Advisor Jerry Boswell received his bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He also received his Masters of Education in School Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jerry has previously worked as a Child Protective Services Social Worker with Person County Department of Social Services, and as a High School Counselor with Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools in Winston-Salem, NC. He has developed a wealth of experience working in the human services field. Jerry specializes in building and sustaining relationships with diverse student populations. He values helping and empowering students to become the best versions of themselves.
  • Aca
    janice malone
    demic Advisor Janice Malone received her Bachelor of Science degree in Integrative Studies from Kennesaw State University and earned a Master of Science degree in First Year Studies from KSU as well.  Janice has been in higher education for 16 years and is passionate about helping students visualize success educationally, personally, professionally.  Janice’s interests lie in life coaching, focusing on an individual’s personal growth and happiness.  She is skilled at providing structured questions to help organize an individual’s thoughts and has excellent critical thinking skills for helping people set tangible objectives.  Janice enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, taking nature walks, and meditation.
  • amy martin
    Academic Advisor Amy Martin earned both her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Master of Arts degree in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education from Ball State University, located in Muncie, Indiana. In addition to her previous teaching and advising experience, Amy has a background in admissions, disability services, and inclusive excellence. Amy is passionate about helping students be successful both in and outside the classroom and about teaching them how to be their own best advocate. In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time with her pets or reading a good book
  • Sara Wilgus
    Senior Academic Advisor and Transfer Specialist, Sara Wilgus earned her Associate of
    Applied Business from Owens Community College (Toledo, Ohio), Bachelor of Applied
    Science from University of Toledo (Toledo, Ohio), and Master of Organizational
    Leadership from Lourdes University (Sylvania, Ohio) before relocating to Atlanta. She
    has been with KSU since 2015, most recently as an Academic Advisor with the KSU
    School of Art and Design and, previously, as a Graduation Coach with the KSU Transfer
    Advocate Gateway Program working exclusively with underrepresented and low-income
    students in transition. She brings experience in both higher education and mental health
    with research focusing on ethics and leadership at the undergraduate level and strategic
    planning and equity at the graduate level. Sara is on a mission to improve retention,
    intervention strategies, and student success. She loves bubble gum and fast cars!

 

Forms

  • REGISTRATION OVERRIDE REQUEST FORM

    • Override requests for Summer 2025 will open on March 14, 2025 and close on May 30, 2025.

      *Please note drop/add for 10-week courses ends on May 15. Override requests for 10-week courses should be received by May 12 to allow for processing.*

       

    • Override requests for Fall 2025 will open on March 14, 2025 and close on August 20, 2025.

       

    To request a registration override into a course for the upcoming semester, please select the button above and fill out the Registration Override Request Form.  Requests are reviewed by the Department of the noted course and incomplete forms will be denied.  Please have your KSU email address and KSU ID number ready and be prepared to provide the course information for your request. 

    Once the Department has reviewed the request, you will receive an auto-generated email with the decision.  If your request is granted, please register for the course immediately through Owl Express.  

    If you have and questions or have not received a decision to approve or deny your request after 7 business days, please contact: cacmadvising@kennesaw.edu.

    ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT OVERRIDE POLICY CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OVERRIDE POLICY

  • Permission is required to enroll in a course for a third (or more) time. If you have attempted a CM or ARCH course two (or more) times previously, including withdrawals, please complete the form and steps below to request re-enrollment.

    After completing the Re-enrollment Request Form below, please schedule an advising appointment to review the form and discuss a plan for success. Please note, requests for a fourth (or more) attempt will require additional review and approval from the Department Chair.

    RE-ENROLLMENT REQUEST FORM