Knauss Student Resource Guide

There are many resources in place at Knauss to ensure you get the most of your education and excel in your courses. On our website and in our building you’ll find a plethora of staff and students ready and available to assist you in your academic journey. 

Knauss Student Success Center 

The Knauss Student Success Center is located on floor 2 of the Knauss Center for Business Education (KCBE), past the lounge once you enter the building from the main entrance. Here you’ll be able to speak with peer advisors, reserve rooms for interviews, sit down with academic advisors, and meet with business career services managers to start setting yourself up for success outside of college. As a business student, the Knauss Student Success Center is your go-to support team.

Peer Advising 

Our peer advisors are students ready to help undeclared peers adjust to the business school as seamlessly as possible. They help you register for your classes by providing tips, academic planning and any other peer-related questions you may have!

Academic Advising

With a focus on your individualized academic journey, our advising team works to help you stay on top of everything, from class registration to coursework. We’ll assist you in making sure you’re on track to graduate and guide you in tailoring your studies to meet your personal interests and career goals.

Business Career Services Managers

Our Business Career Services team is here to help you prepare for a competitive job market through individualized career coaching, education and mentoring. From help with your resume to interview prep, Business Career Services Managers help you figure out your career path, and then equip you with the tools to land your next job or internship.

Industry Connections

Knauss provides you with a unique opportunity to connect with companies and network outside the school as well. Our industry and employer relations staff work to set up events such as info sessions where companies will come to campus or present virtually to explain their culture and discuss career opportunities. They also throw career fairs, industry panels to learn more about specific industries and have a mentorship program where you can get paired to work with an industry professional. 

Tutoring

We are pleased to offer students free virtual and in-person tutoring for certain classes within certain subject areas. We have also partnered with Knack to provide students with access to verified peer tutors who have previously aced the course. 

 

Business Student Organizations

At Knauss there is a wide variety of student led organizations to get involved with, build connections to, and learn from! It's the perfect place to expand your social circle at USD, meet peers with similar career ambitions and start developing your professional network. Student-run business clubs host social activities and events that further develop your leadership and business skills. Some are even gateways to national business student competitions, which give you the opportunity to travel with peers to represent USD on a national stage.

Some of the clubs we have are: 

• American Marketing Association (AMA) - USD Chapter 
• Business Administration Society (BAS)
• Delta Sigma Pi 
• Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA)
• International Business Club
• Women in Business (WIB)
• And more!

 

Torero Hub

The Torero Hub will serve you in the place of what used to be known as the One Stop Student Center. The Torero Hub is your place to ask non-academic questions related to things like financial aid, paying your bill and registering for classes, as well as get resources and general support for your life at USD.