Get Prepared for Summer and Fall 2025 Registration!

Registration will be here soon, so now is the time to check these items off your to-do list!

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Student Registration How-To Videos 

Registration Basics

    • The earliest classes typically start at 8:00am and the latest classes typically start at 8:00pm
    • KSU offers a handful of weekend classes, but most courses will be offered Monday-Friday.
    • Choose what class times work best for you and your schedule. 
    M=Monday
    T=Tuesday
    W=Wednesday
    R=Thursday
    F=Friday
    S=Saturday
    U=Sunday
    • So for example, a class labeled as meeting on "TR" would meet on both Tuesday and Thursday.
    • "MWF" would be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
    • "F" would be just Friday.

  • Traditional class sessions meet face-to-face.

    Hybrid Classes are taught through a combination of face-to-face and online sessions.

    100% online courses are those courses that do not require any on campus visits or proctored exams.

    95% online courses will have one on-campus requirement, typically an orientation or exam. A proctored exam alternative is made available for students at a geographic distance of 50 miles or more from campus. It is the student's responsibility to obtain proctor approval from the instructor prior to scheduling a proctored examination.

    eCore is 100% online courses offered through the University System of Georgia (USG). Classes count the same as KSU online courses, but sections may be taught by professors from other universities within the USG.

  • To access an easy-to-view summary of your current registration, visit Owl Express, then follow these instructions:

    1. Click on the Registration tab.
    2. Click on View Registration Information.
    3. Click on Schedule Details.
    4. Refresh this page often if you are making multiple changes to your schedule.

    If a class you thought you signed up for is not listed here it means you are currently not registered or waitlisted for it. Go back to the Class Registration page and try again while paying close attention to any registration errors or waitlist prompts.

  • Check your DegreeWorks in your Owl Express account!

    DegreeWorks will automatically update as you register for classes. Courses that are satisfying an area of your degree will appear in blue. Courses that are not counting towards the degree you have declared will populate under "Unused Courses" at the bottom on the page.

    Recently submit a major change?

    If you have requested  a major change that has not yet processed, you can still check to see if the courses you registered for will count towards your new major by utilizing the "What-If"  function.

Understanding Section Codes

  • In the context of a college course, a section is a group of students who are enrolled in the same course at the same time, led by a specific instructor.

    Typically, we offer multiple sections of the same course at different times of the day or week to accommodate students' schedules. For example, PSYC 1101 may have several sections, each with its own meeting time and instructor.

    Sections are designed to provide a consistent learning experience for students, regardless of which instructor they have. Each instructor should cover the same material, sometimes even use the same assignments and assessments, and follow a similar syllabus, ensuring that all students in the course receive the same level of instruction and have the similar expectations.

  • (A) Starting block courses (eligible for students attending orientation and first-time freshmen)

    (B) Starting block courses (eligible for first-time freshmen)

    (G) Open to all eligible students

    (H-Honors) You must have applied and been admitted to the Honors College to register for these classes.

    (L-Learning Support) You will be notified if you are required to complete Learning Support requirements.

    (S-Study Abroad) Must be in a Study Abroad program.

    (W-KSU Online) The courses are open to all students and are 95% or 100% online.

Registration Tips

  • Taking all your classes on just a couple of days makes for a long day. You also increase the likelihood of having several tests or major assignments due on the same day.
  • General education classes like ENGL 1101, MATH 1111, and ECON 1000 are offered morning, afternoon, and evening. Build your schedule based around when you know you'll be awake and can focus! 
    • Don't worry if you have a back-to-back class on your schedule
    • Students can take classes on both the Kennesaw and Marietta campus. Be sure to check the location when registering.
  • It’s okay to have a class or two back-to-back, but do give yourself breaks to grab food or study in between classes. You'll thank yourself as tests come up or assignments are due!
    • Slowdowns on 75 are common, so don't go by the standard travel time.
    • The B.O.B. shuttles runs between campuses all day, so you can relax and let someone else worry about the driving!
  • Completing your Gen Ed first is a common piece of advice friends or family like to give, but doing this more than likely means you may get to a point where you do not have enough classes to create a schedule!

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