KYSU Online student support team on video calls with students

Student Support

You Have a Team Behind You

Being an online student doesn't mean going it alone. You'll have a dedicated advisor, free 24/7 tutoring, career coaching, full library access, and accommodations support — all available remotely, all built around your schedule.

Your Advisor

Your Student Support Concierge

From your first term to graduation, you'll have one dedicated advisor — your Student Support Concierge — who's your main point of contact outside the classroom.

5 Ways They Help
  • 1

    Register for courses and make sense of your degree requirements

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    Talk through your options if a class gets tough

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    Connect with financial aid, the registrar, and other campus offices

  • 4

    Find tutoring, peer support, and community resources

  • 5

    Stay on track toward graduation with proactive check-ins

Reach Out

Four easy ways to connect with your concierge.

Academic Support

Help, Whenever You Need It

Two anchor resources you'll use week after week — free tutoring and full remote library access, both available around the clock.

24/7 Tutoring

Upswing

Stuck on an assignment at 11 p.m.? Upswing gives you free tutoring — live or asynchronous — 24 hours a day. Connect with a tutor in real time, or submit your work for review and get feedback back. Citation help is available too.

Sign in with your KYSU email and password.

kysu.upswing.io

Remote Research

Blazer Library

Full remote access to Blazer Library, day or night, from anywhere. Search 60+ research databases (including Academic Search Complete, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and JSTOR), browse e-books and e-journals, and request interlibrary loans — all with your KYSU login.

The fastest way in is the Blazer Library link inside your Canvas navigation panel.

Open from Canvas

Career Services

Turning Your Degree Into Your Next Step

Whether you're entering the workforce for the first time or making a career change, the Career and Professional Development Center helps you connect your degree to what's next.

Not sure what career fits?

PathwayU

A research-based assessment that helps you explore majors and careers.

kysu.pathwayu.com

Looking for a job or internship?

Handshake

Connects you directly with employers hiring KYSU students.

kysu.joinhandshake.com

Need a stronger resume?

Quinncia

Build and refine your resume and cover letter with instant feedback.

quinncia.io
Questions? Contact Kristel Smith, Interim Director of Career Services and Professional Development. kristel.smith@kysu.edu (502) 597-5016

Accessibility

Accommodations, Fully Online

The Accessibility & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) makes sure you have equal access to every course, program, and university service — no campus visit required. The entire process happens electronically.

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    Email or call the ADRC to request your accommodations packet.

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    Submit your documentation electronically.

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    Once approved, your accommodations are sent to all your instructors each semester.

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    Re-request your accommodations by email each semester.

Veterans & Military-Connected

Built for Military-Connected Students

KYSU Online is proud to serve active-duty military, veterans, reserve and National Guard members, and military dependents. We're committed to being Military Ready — not just Military Friendly — which is why military and veteran students receive a reduced per-credit-hour tuition rate.

Still Have Questions?

Questions We Haven't Answered Yet?

Contact the Office of Online Education at kysuonline@kysu.edu and we'll point you to the right person.