Frequently Asked Questions

• When you are ready to declare your new major, log into and select "Declare/Change Major or Minor" under the Student Records menu. Some degree programs have particular requirements in order to be admitted to the major. That is why we advise you to always talk to an advisor before requesting a change of major.

 

• CCSE Academic Advising Office is here to help you make the right decision – or choose one of several possible right decisions. Make an advising appointment to talk to us if you are thinking of declaring a CCSE major or switching between CCSE majors.

 

• If you know that CCSE majors are not right for you, but you have no idea what else you may be interested in, then you may want to schedule an appointment with an Owl Advisor for Undecided and Exploratory students.

 

• KSU is proud to offer access to – an integrated aptitude, interest inventory, and career match assessment. Your Career and Internship Advisor can provide you with access and help you interpret the results of the YouScience assessment. YouScience will help you gain insight into who you are, what your talents may be, and how these align with college major and career choices. It is also a great tool to use when preparing resumes, cover letters, and elevator speeches to land the internship or job you want.

• If you want to add a minor, consult with an academic advisor from the college offering the minor first, then you can declare it by logging into and selecting "Declare/Change Major or Minor" under the Student Records menu.

 

• The lists all formal minors offered at KSU and specifies their requirements under the 'Academic Programs' section. Minors usually range between 15 and 18 credit hours. Your academic advisors are here to help you in your decision and respective planning.

• Undergraduate CCSE students can visit the Undergraduate Advising page, where they can schedule and appointment to speak with a CCSE Academic Advisor in person, by phone, or by virtual appointment on Microsoft (MS) Teams.

 

• Graduate CCSE students can visit the Graduate Advising page and reach out to their Graduate Program Coordinator via email.

• If you attempt to register for a class that you do not meet the prerequisites for, then you will receive a prerequisite and test score error. Sometimes, you may receive this error even if you meet the prerequisites. Often this happens when you have transfer credit that meets the prerequisite (but it is listed under a different course number) or if there has been a course substitution. There can be other reasons, but those are the most common situations. If you believe you have met the prerequisites for a STAT, DATA, CS, CSE, SWE, CGDD, or IT- prefixed course and are receiving a prerequisite and test score error when attempting to register, then please complete the Prerequisite Bypass Request form. This is the fastest way to resolve the issue, especially during busy periods.

 

• If you are receiving this error for a course that is not taught in the College of Computing and Software Engineering, then please contact the respective college for assistance.

List of College Advising Centers

Registration holds require students to take certain actions prior to registration for the next semester. They will prevent you from registering for courses, so it is recommended you resolve them prior to the start of registration.

• If you have an Advising Hold, then scheduling and attending a meeting with an academic advisor for your current or intended major will resolve it. All Freshman students (0-29 credits completed) will have this registration hold placed on their account during their first semester. Your advisor will check in with you and see how your transition to KSU is going. Also, you and your advisor will discuss your academic plans before you register for courses for the next semester.

 

• • If you are currently a CCSE major, but planning to switch to a major other than Computer Game Design, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or Software Engineering, then you should talk to the advising office that corresponds with your desired major.

List of College Advising Centers

 

• • If you are a CCSE major (and you plan to stay a CCSE major), or you are not a CCSE major but considering switching to one, then you should schedule an appointment to talk with your assigned CCSE Advisor.

 

• If you have another type of hold, then you must contact the office that placed the hold on your account to resolve it.
  • Click the button below, find your hold type, and contact the corresponding office to begin the process of resolving your hold(s).

Registrar's Website - Registration Holds

If you attempted a KSU course twice (withdrawals count as attempts) and want to register for it for the third or subsequent time, then you need to request permission. The process of requesting a repeat course override is designed to help you succeed in your third attempt. 

• If you want to be allowed a third or subsequent attempt at a course prefixed with STAT, DATA, CS, CSE, CGDD, IT, or SWE, then please complete the CCSE Repeat Override Request process.

 

• If you want to request permission for another attempt for a Math or Natural Science (BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS) course, then please complete the College of Science and Math Repeat Override Request process.

 

• If you want to request permission to repeat a course from another college or subject area, then you can find the instructions on the Course Override Information webpage.

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General Recommendations

• Windows-based (Windows 10 or 11)
• Latest gen (or within the last 3 generations) Intel i5 CPU or better, or the AMD equivalent
• 16+ GB of RAM
• 500+ GB of storage (HDD or SSD)
• Use to download things like Office 365

Tips: Apple/iOS/Linux machines can also be used, however you may encounter difficulties regarding software and on-campus tech support. You may need to find non-Windows software that has equivalent capabilities for some of your major classes, or use a VM (aka virtual machine) from CCSE Computer Labs.

The demands on your computer will likely increase as you progress through your degree program. So, if you are able to afford a higher-powered computer at the start, you will likely save money in the long run.