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:
To best assist students as Spring 2027 Registration begins, Coles Advising will only
be offering Express Advising. Scheduled appointments are not available at this time. Appointments will resume
at the end of October.
Express advising is limited to 10-minute advising sessions designed for quick questions that focus on current Fall 2026 courses and registering for Spring 2027 ONLY. Students wanting more in-depth advising will need to schedule an appointment once appointments resume after Oct. 26th.
Please be aware that your meeting may not be immediate. The front desk staff can give you an estimated wait time. Advising may reach capacity before the posted end time.
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM & 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
*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
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

