Student Support and Success

A community of opportunity and access

The KU School of Business offers programming and initiatives that nurture students' transition into the School of Business, provide supplemental academic support and foster a sense of community.

Undergraduate student support

Transfer student support

New to KU? Transfer students get a warm welcome with a dedicated event during the first week of the semester. You'll also find personalized support for BUS 210, a key course in the school's professionalism curriculum.

More about professionalism courses

MATH 115 (Calculus) practice exams

Test your skills with a MATH 114 practice exam created by KU's math department and then dive into guided solution reviews with student leaders and staff. Student math coaches can provide extra help every step of the way.

Check the calendar for practice exams

Support for students facing academic probation

If your cumulative GPA falls below 2.5 overall, in your business courses, or in your major, you will be placed on academic probation for the next semester. Student Success program coordinators offer one-on-one coaching to help overcome challenges, build effective study habits, and achieve personal and educational goals. This support, along with your academic advisor, can help you get back on track.

More information about probation

KU's Emergency Aid Network

Find centralized information about campus, local, state and federal resources to support financial or personal challenges.

View KU student resources

Find financial support for your development

The School of Business offers scholarship support for study abroad programs and for professional development opportunities. Many of the school's leadership and development programs also offer scholarships.

Study abroad scholarships

The school awards up to $300,000 worth of Global Business Studies (GBS) scholarships every year.

Check eligibility and requirements

Professional development support

Apply for funding to support experiential learning, including internships, conferences, training and more.

Students pursuing business majors, minors, certificates are eligible

Leadership and development programs

Many of the school's undergraduate leadership and development programs have associated scholarship support.

Find a list of programs and eligibility requirements

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Mentored Scholars Program: Academic and career support

The Mentored Scholars Program (MSP) in Business is a unique scholarship and mentoring program that seeks to create opportunities for students to excel academically, professionally and personally. Through the implementation of intentional interactions, this program caters to holistic student development.

Program benefits include alumni and faculty mentoring, individual and group meetings, professional networking and development opportunities, and social programming. The program aims to retain and graduate first-generation students, and to connect them with post-graduate experiences that lead them to a successful career of their choice.