The document provides information about academic advising at Kendall College. It explains that academic advising is located on the 2nd floor and gives the phone numbers for different schools. It describes the services advisors provide like helping with schedules, requirements, registration, and academic resources. It notes students must meet with their advisor within 2 weeks of starting or it could hinder registration. It provides instructions for accessing the My Kendall student portal, including logging in and finding course schedules and advisors. It gives additional information for students in their first week like checking email daily and Blackboard for online courses.

1. Kendall College
Academic Advising
 Located on the 2nd Floor (Offices 232-235 and 238)
 Academic Advising Phone (CUL/HOS/BUS): 312-752-2036
 School of Education Advising Phone: 312-752-2550
 We Help You:
 Plan Academic Schedules
 Understand Degree Requirements
 Answer Any Academic Questions or Concerns
 With Registration Questions
 Navigate My Kendall and Other Academic Resources
 Student Requirement: Students must see or call their
academic advisor within the first 2 weeks and set up a New
Student Meeting, failure to do so will hinder you when registration
opens.

2. Using the My Kendall Portal
 To log-on, simply go to www.kendall.edu
 Click My Kendall, then Students
 On the next screen enter your log-on credentials:
 Log-on = firstname.lastname@student.kendall.edu
 Password = The password you created when you
accepted your admission letter – if you don’t remember, contact your
advisor

3. My Kendall Portal Continued…
Academics Tab
Here is a
quick look
at your
emails
To access your email, click “Go to Email” at the top
right (see arrow above)

4. Who Is My Academic
Advisor?
 The person who registered you is your Academic Advisor.
 You can also see your advisor on the My Kendall Student
Portal under the Academics Tab:

5. My Kendall Portal Continued…
Academics Tab
Become Familiar With:
The Academic Catalog and Course Descriptions - Read the
Kendall Policies and review your program of study!
The Academic Calendar - Know when classes start, when add/drop and
withdraw deadlines are, etc.

6. My Kendall Portal Continued…
Student Services Tab
To find your Official Course Schedule:
Click Student Detail Schedule  Fall 2012
Please print and bring to campus on the first day of class (if an on-ground
student).

7. Things to Know for Week 1:
 Make sure to log-on to Blackboard the first day of classes if you have online courses or
courses with online work and complete your first academic assignment. Not doing this
will result in you being dropped from the class for non-participation!
 Meet your advisor and set up a New Student Meeting. Online students can call or
email your advisor to do this.
 Check your Kendall email daily! Only email Kendall instructors and staff from your
Kendall email address.
 Attend all classes and participate in all online classes from day one of each quarter!
 Make sure to get all official transcripts in.
 Get familiarized with My Kendall, Blackboard, your Kendall email, and other campus
resources. Contact your advisor with any questions. Ask for help!
 Make sure to check your official course schedule on My Kendall on the first day of
classes to have the most up-to-date information.
 Questions? Contact us! Advising@kendall.edu