Student Resources

Fill out the blue form and turn into the Office Manager. Please note: This is not an instantaneous process. We must get the form signed by the Chair, then it moves on to the Dean’s office for signature, then it gets sent to the Registrar, then finally it waits there with change forms from ALL of the departments on campus. Please allow plenty of time for the change to be reflected in your records.

In order to change your advisor, you need to set up an appointment with the Chair of the department. Please see the office manager to make the appointment or send an email to the Chair.

You must visit the department of the major that you want to add.

Your advisor is listed under the academics tab on MYKU. If you have just switched majors, you will need to be patient until the paperwork is all the way through the system for your advisor to show in MYKU.

Yes. You must meet with your advisor so the advising hold can be removed from your account. Meeting with your advisor is also a good idea to be certain you are choosing the right classes and staying on track to graduate.

Internship paperwork is on the forms rack in the COM Studies Office or download your internship forms from our website. The bright blue sheet on the front of the form has step by step instructions. Please read them carefully and follow the directions. Be sure to secure an internship advisor. You do this by asking one of the COM faculty members to advise your internship. This person does not need to be your faculty advisor, but you can ask your advisor. Paperwork is also not complete without a job description from the internship on their letterhead. Until all paperwork is complete, please do not bring the paperwork in to the office to turn in incomplete paperwork.

Generally, the answer is no. Please do not knock on closed office doors as important meetings may be taking place. If the door is closed because it is cold in the office, or short-term privacy was needed, there will be a note on the door telling you that you may knock. Please be respectful of the personal time of both faculty and staff.

No. Faculty members teach classes, grade assignments and tests, do research work, work on publications, and also have personal downtime off of work just like every other job. If you email, please respect that it may take up to 24 hours (or much more time during winter break spring break and over the summer) for a response and do not continue to send multiple emails. All of our mailboxes are very full most of the time, so multiple emails will only slow down processing time.

Absolutely! Come to Rickenbach 214 and we will help you right away!

You may stop by the office for grid sheets, or you can download them from our website under Student Resources.

Professors are posted on this website with their office number, phone number, and email. Please see their office door for their office hours and visit during regular office hours or send an email. Keep in mind when emailing: Give them ample time to answer. As explained above, professors do much more than simply teach the class you are taking.

Yes! We have a complimentary computer and printer in the COM HUB (Rickenbach LC 224). Please limit your time spent on the computer as others may be waiting to use the computer/printer. Also, please note, at times, the ink will run out and need to be replaced. As much as we try to keep all ink in stock, there are many printers in use throughout the building, so the printer may possibly be down for a few days. Remember that this is a courtesy to you and not a requirement from us, so be patient and respectful when problems arise. If the office manager is in (or a student worker) we are all happy to personally help you as much as we can.