Academic Advising
Plan Your Path
On This Page: Find Your Advisor | How Advising Helps | Get Ready For Your Appointment | Drop-in Appointments | Plan And Prepare for Your Classes | FAQs | How To Schedule An Appointment
Academic Advising helps you choose classes, plan your degree, stay on track to graduate, and prepare for transfer or your next step. Whether you’re new to Kish or nearing graduation, our advisors are here to support you at every stage.
Schedule An Advising Appointment
Need help scheduling an appointment? Follow the steps below to get started.
Find Your Advisor
Assigned by last name for students pursuing transfer degrees.
- Last Name: A–D
- Advisor: Lauren Duval
- Notes: Also works with Early Childhood Education & International Students
- Last Name: E–O
- Advisor: Greg Perrin
- Last Name: P–Z
- Advisor: Oscar Almonaci
- Last Name: All Students
- Advisor: Lauren Duval
- Notes: Also works with Transfer Students & International Students
- Last Name: All Students
- Advisor: Lauren Duval
- Notes: Also works with ECE & Transfer Students
- Last Name: A-L
- Advisor: Kristin Fink
- Last Name: M-T
- Advisor: Alea Akers
- Last Name: U-Z
- Advisor: Abby Gould
- Last Name: All CTE programs except Health
- Advisor: Abby Gould
- Last Name: All athletes (any major)
- Advisor: Jarred Carlson
For further questions or concerns, contact any of the following individuals:
- Abby Gould, Manager of Academic Advising & Transfer Services — agould14753@kish.edu, 815-825-9822, C2114
- Sean Kesselring, Director of Student Services — skesselring@kish.edu, 815-825-9881, C2129
- Michelle Rothmeyer, Vice President of Student Services — mrothmeyer@kish.edu, 815-825-9807, C2165
How Advising Helps
Meet with an advisor to plan your classes and stay on track toward your goals. Whether
you need help choosing courses or mapping out your next steps, we’re here to support
you.
Plan Your Degree
Use the course catalog to explore programs and map out your path.
Choose Classes
Search available courses and build your schedule.
Transfer Resources
Find tools and information to help you transfer credits.
Get Ready for Your Appointment
A little preparation makes your advising meeting more helpful. Here’s how to get the most out of your time:
- Review your program or pathway page
- Look up possible classes in Course Search
- Check your degree audit in myKish
- Bring any transfer plans or questions
- Have a list of goals or concerns ready
Drop-In Advising
Drop‑in advising is available during peak registration seasons only. Drop‑in appointments are offered in August and January.
Plan and Prepare for Your Classes
Explore tools and resources to help you plan your schedule, stay on track and get the support you need throughout the semester.
Find Your Program
Explore pathways that connect programs to careers or transfer goals.
Explore Programs & PathwaysAcademic Calendar
Find important dates for registration, deadlines, and semester schedules.
Academic CalendarTutoring Services
Free tutoring and academic support are available for all Kish students.
Tutoring ServicesHow To Schedule An Advising Appointment
Kish now uses Navigate-360 for scheduling advising appointments—and so much more.
- Log in using Kish username/password.
- Click the plus (+) icon and select Schedule Appointment.
- Choose the service, date, and click Find Available Time.
- Pick a day/time and meeting type (in person, phone, or virtual).
- Add comments, opt for email/text reminders, and enter your phone number.
- Click Schedule to confirm.
NOTE: If you do not have an active Kish account, please call Student Services at 815-825-9375 to schedule an appointment.