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KSIS

IT Service Desk
2nd floor, Hale Library
1117 Mid Campus Dr. N
Manhattan, KS 66506-0121

785-532-7722
800-865-6143

Getting Started

If you are new to KSIS, this page is for you.  Below are links for how to get access, some helpful tips, and training information for new users.

Before training can occur for administrative processes in KSIS, employees must be authorized for access to the areas covered in the training sessions.  If you do not already have the appropriate access, see the details below on how to obtain it for the desired role.

How to Get Access to KSIS


Students, faculty, academic advisors, and staff get access to specific KSIS features based on their role at the university.  Designees (parents or others) are granted access to their student's information in KSIS by their student.

Below are detailed instructions for each user type. For additional help with current KSIS access, submit a Student Information Systems Request or contact the IT Service Desk: Search the Knowledge Base, Submit a Ticket, or Start a Live Chat.

For new access or additional roles to your KSIS access following the guidance in the appropriate section via the KSIS Security Form.

Academic Advisors
  • Advisors need a K-State eID and a current password to sign in to KSIS.  If you do not have a K-State eID, register here.  If you have a K-State eID, make sure it has been verified.

  • Download and complete the KSIS Security Form and obtain appropriate approvals.

Keep in mind that access to KSIS will require you have sucessfully completed the appropriate training items before security can be granted. 

Designees
  • K-State students can grant a designee (a parent or other person) access to their financial information in KSIS.  Students must initiate the process from within their KSIS account.

  • You will need a K-State electronic ID (eID) and your current password to sign into KSIS. 

  • Once your student initiates the process in KSIS, you will receive an email from the IT Help Desk with a link to create your eID and password.

  • After you have created your eID and password, the student must confirm your access to KSIS.

  • After your student confirms your access in KSIS, you will receive an email from the IT Help Desk to notify you that you can now log into KSIS.

  • To log into KSIS, open a web browser and type KSIS.ksu.edu.  Log in with your K-State eID and current password.

  • If your student has confirmed your account and you are unable to log into KSIS, contact the IT Service Desk: Search the Knowledge Base, Submit a Ticket, or Start a Live Chat.

  • If you can log into KSIS but do not have access to the information you need, contact your student.

  • For more information about Designated Access, visit the Help for Designees page.
Faculty, Instructors, and Teaching Assistants
  • Faculty, instructors, and teaching assistants are granted access to KSIS through an automated process that is based on your position code in HRIS.

  • Faculty, instructors, and teaching assistants need a K-State eID and a current password to sign into KSIS.  If you do not have a K-State eID, register here. If you have a K-State eID, make sure it has been verified.

  • If instructor access needs to be provided in KSIS to GTAs or other staff, download and complete the KSIS Security Form.  Submit the form with the appropriate approval signatures.

Keep in mind that access to KSIS will require you have sucessfully completed the appropriate training items before security can be granted. 

  • Submit the form to:

          Security Administration
          125 Unger Complex

    Note:  Electronically signed forms should be sent to the KSIS Admin at adminaccess@ksu.edu.

  • To sign in to KSIS, open a web browser and type ksis.ksu.edu.  Log in with your K-State eID and current password.

  • If you are unable to log into KSIS or cannot see the Faculty Center home page in KSIS, contact the IT Service Desk: Search the Knowledge Base, Submit a Ticket, or Start a Live Chat.

  • If you cannot see the link to the Faculty Center in KSIS - it is likely you have not been coded in KSIS as a faculty member. Contact the IT Service Desk: Search the Knowledge Base, Submit a Ticket, or Start a Live Chat.

  • If you cannot see a class in your Faculty Center, contact your department's Class Scheduler and request to be added as an instructor to the class.

  • KSIS training is available to faculty, instructors, and teaching assistants at no charge, but registration is required.  See the KSIS Training page for details.
Staff
  • All employees need a K-State eID and a current password to sign into KSIS.  If you do not have a K-State eID, register here. If you have a K-State eID, make sure it has been verified.

  • Download and complete the KSIS Security Form and obtain appropriate signatures.

Keep in mind that access to KSIS will require you have sucessfully completed the appropriate training items before security can be granted. 

  • Submit the form to:

          Security Administration
          125 Unger Complex

    Note:      Electronically signed forms can be sent to the KSIS Admin at adminaccess@ksu.edu.

  • An email confirmation is sent when your account is authorized in KSIS.

  • To sign in to KSIS, open a web browser and type ksis.ksu.edu.  Log in with your K-State eID and current password.

  • If you are unable to log into KSIS, contact the IT Service Desk: Search the Knowledge Base, Submit a Ticket, or Start a Live Chat.

  • Some roles require that you complete specialized training before your access will be granted. 

  • KSIS training is available to staff at no charge, but registration is required.  See the KSIS Training page for details.
Students
  • Students who have been admitted to K-State are granted access to KSIS through an automated process.

  • You will need a K-State electronic ID (eID) and your current password to sign into KSIS.  If you do not have a K-State eID, register here.

  • If you have a K-State eID, make sure it has been verified.

  • If you are an admitted student and have a verified K-State eID but cannot log into KSIS, contact the IT Service Desk: Search the Knowledge Base, Submit a Ticket, or Start a Live Chat.

  • To sign in to KSIS, open a web browser and type KSIS.ksu.edu.  Log in with your K-State eID and current password.

Tips for New Users


Below are tips to orient new users to KSIS, and to help make your experience a positive one.

Training for New Users


KSIS training is available to K-State faculty, academic advisors, and staff at no charge.  Registration is required.  See the KSIS Training page for details.