Coles College of Business Advising Center
The Coles College of Business Advising Center supports students who have declared or are exploring a major, minor, or certificate within the College of Business.
Whether you are just beginning your program or nearing graduation, we are here to help you navigate your path with clarity and confidence. From selecting courses and exploring majors, to developing a personalized plan and addressing challenges along the way, our goal is to ensure you feel supported throughout your experience.
Together, we strive to help you make the most of your academic journey. By working in partnership, we can create a clear and meaningful path toward achieving your academic and future goals.
We offer advising to students in the following majors:
Advising Availability Fall 2026
Appointments & Drop-In Advising
In-Person & Virtual Advising Available
Students can schedule a 30-minute in-person session on the Kennesaw Campus or virtual appointment with an advisor. This option is best when you are looking to plan for future semesters, review your progress toward graduation, discuss study abroad programs, review transfer credits, or address advising-related holds. Same-day appointments are not available. Appointments tend to fill up quickly. The next available appointment may not be until next week.
During drop-in hours, students can meet with an advisor (virtually or in-person) without having a scheduled appointment. These meetings are for quicker advising conversations*. These meetings are usually no more than 15 minutes long. Students are seen on a first come first serve basis and meet with the next available advisor. Please be aware that your meeting may not be immediate. The front desk staff can give you an estimated wait time.
*These topics are best for scheduled appointments:
- Course Repeat Requests
- Study Abroad/Exchanges
- Business Advising Holds
- Multiple Semester Planning
- Academic Appeals
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals
Fall 2026 Drop-In Availability
Monday & Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Wednesday & Thursday: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Call 470-578-6055 to be added to the waitlist for a Teams meeting. You must have your KSU ID number ready. All drop-in sessions are via Microsoft Teams. We do not offer advising over the phone. Accessing Microsoft Teams
*The following topics are unavailable for walk-in advising:
- Course Repeat Requests
- Study Abroad/Exchanges
- Business Advising Holds
- Multiple Semester Planning
- Academic Appeals
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals
Coles Advising will be closed Monday, Sept. 7th for Labor Day. Advising will not be available.
Please Check out our Registration FAQ
General Office Hours for Fall 2026
Please check this webpage for the most up-to-date schedule.
Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact Us
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Office Phone: 470-578-6055
Email: colecss@kennesaw.edu
Alan Ruehlman, Director
druehlma@kennesaw.eduOffice Location
Kennesaw Hall
Suite 1314

