General Questions

  • At Orientation, you will learn about how to be a student at 亚博官方网站. This includes learning about available campus resources, meeting current student leaders, and meeting with an academic advisor to map out your academic journey. 

  • New Student Orientations are typically held the semester before you are enrolling. This would mean:

    • If you are starting spring, these sessions are typically offered December through January.
    • If you are starting summer, these sessions are typically offered during April.
    • If you are starting fall, these sessions are typically offered during May through July.
  • New freshmen will register for classes at New Student Orientation. All other student types, including new transfer students, can see their registration information on the Registration tab of Owl Express (select "Prepare for Registration").
  • New Student Orientation is required for all new freshman undergraduate students.
  • To maximize your date options, we recommend registering for a session as soon as possible! 

  • For both virtual and in-person orientation sessions, the student fee is $80.00. NOTE: Student orientation fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable. 
     
    The Supporter Orientation fee is $20.00 for in-person sessions and free for virtual sessions.

  • Students who signed up and attended an orientation within two semesters (e.g. changed term to Spring 2025 but attended orientation for Summer 2024) of their new admissions term may be exempt from having to re-attend a New Student Orientation session. To apply for an exemption, please email ksuorientation@kennesaw.edu.
  • The fee covers a meal at one of our dining halls, your Talon Card, giveaways, important materials, staffing, and space for us to host the Orientation session both virtually and in-person.
  • All student orientation sessions are not confirmed until a payment is made and accepted. Check out the sign-up page on this site for more information about paying for your session.
  • The Orientation fee for students, parents, and guests is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • If you are having trouble seeing session dates or registering for a session, please contact us at ksuorientation@kennesaw.edu. Include the issue you鈥檙e experiencing, your first and last name, and your 亚博官方网站 ID number when contacting us for a faster resolution time. 
  • After you register for your New Student Orientation experience, you will be emailed a preOrientation checklist that outlines things that you should do before your orientation session. 
  • Yes, we highly recommend that you meet with your advisor before your orientation experience to feel comfortable with what courses to take. 

 

In-Person Orientation

  • You will receive an email outlining where to park for your session.
  • We highly recommend you bring a government-issued ID (like a driver鈥檚 license or passport), comfortable walking shoes, and rain gear.
  • We will have staff and signs directing you to check-in for your session.
  • Yes, you will walk across campus, so wear comfortable shoes. Please indicate any mobility concerns and accommodation requests when you sign-up