Student Orientation Information Booklet
Spring 2010
Student Success Services –Orientation
Table of Content
Page 1- Orientation Dates, Times & Cost
Page 2- Orientation Sign up instructions
Page 3- First –Year Student Schedule of the Day
Page 4- Transfer Student Schedule of the Day
Page 5- Parent First-year Schedule of the Day
Page 6- Parent Transfer Schedule of the Day
Page 7- 8 Frequently Asked Questions
Page 9-10 Orientation Check-list
Page 11- Academic Colleges and the majors within each college
Page 12- Campus Map
Spring 2010 Orientation Dates, Times & Cost
First-year Student Session
 Friday – December 4, 2009
Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.-9:00a.m.
Program Session starts promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $45.00
(Orientation fee is non-refundable or transferable)
Transfer Student Sessions
 Tuesday –December 1st or Friday – December 11, 2009
Check-in for both transfer sessions begin at 12noon-1:00p.m.
Program Session starts promptly at 1:00p.m.
Cost: $30.00
(Orientation fee is non-refundable or transferable)
Please note: Student and Parent Sign up and orientation fees
are separate processes; the student orientation fee does not
include the parent orientation fee.
Parent Orientation Sessions
First-year
 Friday – December 4, 2009
Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.-9:00a.m.
Program Session starts promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Cost: ** $30.00 per person
(Orientation fee is non-refundable or transferable)
Transfer
 Tuesday –December 1st or Friday – December 11, 2009
Check-in for both transfer sessions begin at 12noon-1:00p.m.
Program Session starts promptly at 1:00p.m.
Cost: **$30.00 per person
(Orientation fee is non-refundable or transferable)
Orientation Sign Up Instructions
Attention Students: Please note you must activate your KSU
Net I.D. and password before you can sign up for orientation.
Orientation is for New students only: We are unable to
accommodate guest including friends, spouse, relatives
or currently enrolled students/siblings) at the student
orientation sessions.
Log onto “Owl Express” using your
Net I.D. and password, click on “orientation”. Owl Express can
be accessed from the orientation home page or the KSU Home
Page. Please print a copy of your confirmation to have
available during orientation check-in.
To sign-up and pay:
 Please note students who arrive more than 15 minutes
late are not guaranteed a seat at Orientation.
 Students are required to stay for the entire Orientation
session in order to register for classes.
For Parents Only: **Parents you have the option to
bring a guest, relative or friend with you to attend the parent
session by purchasing an additional parent reservation for
each person. Please note you must sign up and pay through the
“KSU Mall” which can be accessed from the orientation home
page or the KSU Home Page under Quick links-click on KSU
Mall, Stores, Student Success Services Orientation. Select the
appropriate date by clicking on the drop down arrow and the
correct number of seats you would like to purchase. We
encourage parents to sign up for the same session as their
student. Please print a copy of your confirmation to have
available during orientation check-in.
Orientation Schedules of the Day
(Please note schedule is subject to change)
SPRING 2010– Student First Year Orientation
8:00am-8:45am Check-In - Students & Parents
(Carmichael Student Center Bldg. 5)
8:50am
KSU trivia -giveaways
9:00am -9:25am
Welcome Session
 Student Success Enrollment Services
 Academic Affairs/University College
 Overview of Day’s Agenda
9:30am -10:00am
Small Groups with LINK
 Ice Breakers
 Nuts and Bolts/Academic Policies/Wise Owl
 Mini-Tour if time/weather permit
(All sessions below will take place in UVR in Carmichael Student Center)
10:00-10:20
Residence Life & Dining/Meal Plan
10:20-10:40
Wellness & Student Life
10:40-11:30
Bookstore/Card Services/Parking/Financial Aid
11:30-12:00
LUNCH
12:05
Return to UVR for breakout
12:05-12:45
University College & Student Success Services
University College – First-Year Requirements
SSS Advising- Gen Ed/Registration
12:45-1:00
Travel to Advising Rooms
1:00-2:30pm – Advising
1:00- Registration Opens
Card Services available after registration for I.D. ’s/Parking Decals/hangtags
Transfer Student Schedule of the Day
(Please note schedule is subject to change)
Card Services will be open for Student ID’s & Parking Decals/hangtags
prior to check-in for the noon session only(for Transfer only) and after
registration Located: 2nd floor Student Center, Room 219 Building 5 on
campus map
12:00p.m. -1:00p.m.-Check In begins at 12 noon downstairs Carmichael Student Center Bldg 5 -Student Services Fair
1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.-Welcome & Information Session
Bookstore, Financial Aid, Dining, Card Services and Wellness
Center
2:00p.m. - 2:55p.m.- Review of KSU Registration System
Small groups with LINK Orientation leaders
Nuts & Bolts-What do I need to know to be a KSU student?
Registration & Advising tips
3:00p.m. - 4:30p.m. Academic Advising & Registration
If you have additional questions please call the Student Success Services
Orientation office at 770 423-6219
Parent First-year Schedule
(Schedule is subject to change)
7:30-9:00am
8:30-8:45am
8:45-9:15am
9:15-9:25am
Check-in at Leadership Room
Official University Welcome-Dr. Ratchford
KSU Trivia/Sch Overview/Real Life KSU
Break
Location:
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9:30-10:00 a.m.
10:00-10:30 a.m.
10:30-10:45 a.m.
10:45-11:30 a.m.
11:30a.m.-12:30
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12:30-1:00 p.m.
1:00-1:15 p.m.
1:15-1:30 p.m.
1:30-1:45 p.m.
1:45-1:50 p.m.
1:50-2:45p.m.
“It’s Your Transition Too!”
First Year Programs
Health Clinic
Auxiliary Services
Lunch Break
Financial AidCampus Safety
Strategic Security
Residence Life
Evaluation
Tour of Campus/Bookstore/Housing
Parents will meet students in the Student Center bottom level after
orientation.
If you have additional questions please call the Student Success Services
Orientation office at 770 423-6219
Parent Transfer Schedule
(Schedule is subject to change)
10:30-12:30p.m.
Check In-Leadership room-Student Center
12:00-12:45p.m.
Parents welcome to go to St. Services Fair if available
Refreshments will be available at 12:00 to enjoy
12:50-1:00p.m.
Give-Aways
1:00-1:10p.m.
Official University Welcome-Dr. Ratchford
1:10-1:15p.m.
KSU Trivia and Schedule Overview-Sharon Brownlow
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1:15-1:45p.m.
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1:45-2:15p.m.
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2:15-2:30p.m.
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2:30-3:00p.m
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3:00-3:15p.m.
Health Clinic
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3:15-3:30p.m.
Residence Life
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3:30-3:40p.m.
Wrap Up and Evaluation-Sharon/OOC
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3:45-4:30p.m.
Tour of Bookstore/Campus/Housing-OOC Members
(Tour is only if desired)
Transition Presentation by our CPS counselors
Financial Aid
RESTROOM BREAK
Auxiliary Services
Parents will meet students in the Student Center bottom level after orientation.
If you have additional questions please call the Student Success Services
Orientation office at 770 423-6219
Frequently Ask Questions
Will I attend Orientation
with my student?
Student and Parent Orientations are separate. Student
Orientation is designed for students to have an
opportunity for direct interaction with other incoming
students, KSU faculty and staff. Parent Orientation is
geared specifically to address parent concerns, which
are often quite different from student concerns. The
format of Parent Orientation is designed to give
parents direct contact with representatives from key
offices and support programs on campus.
Can I bring a guest to
Parent Orientation?
Yes, each parent and guest must pay the Parent
Orientation fee (including all children).
Why do I have to pay for
Parent Orientation?
The Parent Orientation fee covers the cost of
publications and supplies in addition to food and
beverages.
What takes place at Parent
Orientation?
After checking in, parents have the opportunity to meet
other parents of incoming KSU students while enjoying
a continental breakfast.
The program consists of speakers from key offices and
support services on
campus, lunch and a campus tour. See Parent
schedule Pg. 5-6 of this booklet.
What do I need to know
prior to orientation?
Bring your confirmation to the orientation session.
Remember, this is an important day as your student
makes new friends and connects with student leaders
and KSU faculty. Your student will be in good hands
throughout the day and will be advised by our
professional advising staff and faculty representing
his/her major.
Participate fully in your orientation session, ask
questions and take this opportunity to meet parents of
other incoming students.
What does my student
need to know prior to their
orientation session?
Please encourage your student to eat breakfast before
attending orientation.
Review this booklet for information your student is
encouraged to read prior to attending orientation.
Will the Orientation Staff
accept responsibility for
administering medications
to my student?
Due to liability issues we cannot accept responsibility
for administering medications to your student. Please
make arrangements for your student to take
medications before or after orientation if possible. If
not possible, please prepare your student to follow
through with any medication needs during the
program.
What happens if my
student becomes ill or has
specific
problems/concerns during
orientation?
Students attending orientation will be assigned to
small groups led by experienced LINK (Leaders in
Kennesaw) leaders. If your student becomes ill or has a
problem during orientation, he/she should notify a
student leader who will contact an orientation staff
person for instructions. Your student should also call
or text message you if the problem is serious. Please
make sure each of you have a cell phone that is fully
charged.
Will I participate in my
student’s advising
session?
Parent Orientation will include a brief overview of the
advising process and an opportunity to ask questions,
however parents will not be involved in the student
advising session. This allows our professional
advisors the opportunity to work directly with students
to provide the most efficient process possible.
Will I participate in my
student’s registration
process?
Professional advisors and orientation staff will be
available to assist your student in the registration
process. Lab space is limited; therefore we reserve the
registration labs for students and professional staff
members. In each registration lab there will be a
minimum of 5-6 trained professional advisors in
addition to a minimum of 4 student leaders to assist
students as they register.
How does my student pay
registration fees?
At Orientation you and your student will be provided
information regarding fees, deadlines and payment
options. KSU has several payment options: online with
credit card or web-check, in person at the Bursar’s
Office (cash, check or money order only at Bursar’s
Office), or by mail. Fees are not typically due the day of
orientation. However you may want to check to see
when fees are due to allow adequate preparation of
fiscal organization. Parents please make sure your
student completes the 2009/2010 FAFSA online at
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ to ensure priority
consideration for financial aid.
Where will I meet my
student after orientation?
Parents are asked to meet students on the first floor of
the student center in the lounge area. This information
will be provided to students and parents at orientation.
Orientation Checklist for First –year and Transfer Students
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Read the “conditions of acceptance” portion of your acceptance letter
thoroughly for possible testing requirements. If you are required to take the
Compass Exam you must take the exam prior to attending Orientation. You must
take the exam and allow 24-48 hours after the exam for your scores to be
downloaded into your Student Record (Owl Express); before you will be eligible
to sign up for an orientation session. For information and to sign up go to:
http://www.kennesaw.edu/studentsuccess/test-compass.htm
Very Important: If you are NOT REQUIRED to take the Compass math
exam (check your admissions letter for this requirement) and you do not have
previous credit for the College Algebra or higher, visit the following website
regarding the Mathematics Placement Exam (MAPT); log onto:
http://placement.kennesaw.edu here you may take an online math assessment
which will help you determine the appropriate starting point in math.
Approximately one week prior to your orientation, be on the lookout
for an email regarding the online Foreign Language Placement Exam, an exam for
students who plan to take Foreign Language courses in German, French or
Spanish. The e-mail will provide detailed information about how to take the exam
online and how to interpret your scores.
 If available bring a copy of your transfer transcript and/or AP
scores with you to orientation
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Parking hangtag/decal- To receive your parking hangtag you must complete
the online automobile registration form prior to attending orientation by logging
on to http://www.kennesaw.edu/idservices/hangtagrequest.shtml
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Student I.D.- To receive your KSU Student ID, bring proper identification.
Bring both the original and a copy of a valid government-issued document that
includes a photo for identity verification. Accepted documents include: 1) a state
driver’s license, 2) U.S. passport, 3) U. S. Military I.D., 4) Homeland Security
I.D., or 5) Foreign passport with a homeland security stamp.
First-Year Students -Card Services will be available for First year
students after class registration the day of orientation to issue your
Student I. D. and parking hangtag/decal.
Transfer students-Card Services will be available before orientation
check-in and after class registration the day of your orientation
session to issue your Student I. D. and parking hangtag/decal.
You may also go prior to the start of the semester classes to obtain
those items.
Requirements for First-Year, Full-Time Students
As a first-semester student at KSU, you have several registration options. If you are
planning to take a full schedule of courses (at least 12 credit hours) you need to register
for either KSU 1101, KSU 2290 or a Learning Community. If you are planning to
register as a part-time student, you are encouraged to register for KSU 1101, KSU 2290
or a Learning Community.
• KSU 1101- The First-Year Experience course is an academically oriented, 3-hour
course that acquaints you with higher education, the KSU campus, strategies for
success in college-level courses, global perspectives, ethical decision-making
skills, and major/career exploration.
• KSU 2290 - A globally focused version of the first-year seminar course that
incorporates future thinking and planning.
• For additional information about KSU 1101, KSU 2290 or Learning Communities
visit the Department of First-Year Programs website at www.kennesaw.edu/fyp/
First-Year students will be required to take the Regents Exam during their first
semester at KSU. Further information will be provided at your orientation session.
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Financial Aid-Check your Financial Aid Status online. Also, in order to
ensure that aid is awarded in time for enrollment, student should be aware of
Financial Aid deadlines.
Academic Colleges and the majors within each college
Check the appropriate website below for additional information prior to attending
orientation. Or visit the A-Z index on the home page
College of the Arts http://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/
Fine Arts
Art Education
Dance
Music Education
Music performance
Theatre and Performance Studies
College of Business http://coles.kennesaw.edu/KSUColes
Accounting
Economics
Finance
International Business
Management
Marketing
Professional Sales
College of Education http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/teac/orientation.html
Early Childhood Education
Middle Grades Education
History/Social Science Education
College of Health & Human Services http://www.kennesaw.edu/col_hhs/
Exercise and Health Science
Health and Physical Education
Human Services
Nursing
College of Humanities & Social Sciences http://hss.kennesaw.edu/
African and African Diaspora Studies
Anthropology
Communication
Criminal Justice
English
English Education
Geographic Information Science
Geography
History
History Education
International Affairs
Modern Language and Culture
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
College of Science & Mathematics http://science.kennesaw.edu/
Biology
Biology Education
Biotechnology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Computer Science
Information Security and Assurance
Information Systems
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
University College http://www.kennesaw.edu/universitycollege/
Interdisciplinary Major
Student Success Services http://www.kennesaw.edu/studentsuccess/advprog.htm
Undeclared/Exploratory
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