Departmental Stays - Housing and Residence Life

Lodging
Dining
Policies

About Us

KSU Departmental Stays offers KSU departments a unique opportunity to host and provide housing for both KSU and non-KSU student guests during the summer at our Kennesaw or Marietta Campuses. Whether guests are participating in research, training or other academic programs, they will benefit from the convenience, security and dedicated services of KSU Overnight Experiences.

KSU Departmental Stays Inquiry Form

Click here to submit a contact request through our portal.

Advantages

We Do the Planning For You

The KSU Overnight Experiences team works diligently to ensure your planning process is as smooth as possible through our one-stop-shop model. We encourage you to plan your programming by submitting a request through the KSU Reservations system. While we can handle your programming needs, an administrative fee will apply if additional services beyond lodging are coordinated.

KSU Reservations
Modern Lodging

Experience modern and comfortable living at our secure campus community, with a range of fully furnished suite-style, apartment-style and traditional housing options.
Reservations Made Easy

Booking your stay has never been easier! Our streamlined Event Portal handles everything from inquiries to paperwork. Simply create an account, complete our interest form and our team will guide you through the rest.

Planning Your Stay

Need help on how to plan your KSU Departmental Stay? Click here!

Lodging

Kennesaw Campus

The Summit

Welcome to The Summit, our newest community located on the south side of the Kennesaw Campus, across from the Bailey Athletic Complex. This suite-style residence hall boasts spacious double bedroom floor plans. Each floor of The Summit offers ample community space and kitchenettes with a sink area and microwave.

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Amenities

Room

Twin-size XL bed
Wardrobe with two drawers
Additional storage underneath bed
Computer desk with chair
Shared bathroom
WiFi

Community

Elevator access
Large lounges with TVs on each floor
Lounges at the end of each hallway
Private meeting rooms on the first floor
Fully furnished kitchen on the first floor
Laundry room
Café on-site (not included in contracted dining)

University Village Suites

Located on the north side of the Kennesaw Campus, University Village Suites is a community of suite-style apartments. In this building, you will enjoy convenient access to Peace Café, and the rest of the campus is just a walk across the pedestrian bridge.

Amenities

Room

Twin-size XL bed
Three-drawer dresser
Computer desk with entertainment shelf and chair
Private shared bathroom
Kitchenette with microwave and built-in bar with stools
WiFi

Community

Elevator access
Fully furnished kitchens on the second and fourth floors
Laundry room
Multipurpose rooms and lounges on each floor
Café on-site (not included in contracted dining)

University Village

Located on the north side of the Kennesaw Campus and just a short walk across the pedestrian bridge to the main part of campus, University Village is a community of apartment-style units. Each premium apartment is equipped with a full kitchen with appliances, a washer/dryer, dishwasher and fully furnished living rooms.

Amenities

Room

Private bedroom
Private bathroom
Full-size XL bed
Four-drawer dresser
Built-in computer desk with bookshelves
Wifi

Community

Elevator access
Study rooms
Lounge areas

Marietta Campus

Hornet Village

Hornet Village is one of two suite-style communities on the Marietta Campus. Both phases of Hornet Village offer spacious, double bedroom floor plans. In this building, you are close to many of the Marietta Campus offerings such as Stingers and the multi-use field at the center of campus.

Amenities

Room

Twin-size XL bed
Dresser
Computer desk with chair
Shared bathroom
WiFi

Community

Elevator access
Large lounge on the first floor with couches and a TV
Laundry room
Multipurpose rooms on each floor for small gatherings

Howell Hall

Howell Hall is centrally located on the Marietta Campus. This five-story residence hall features traditional double-occupancy units. Newly renovated in 2021, the residence hall offers fully furnished bedrooms, a spacious lounge area on the first floor and large community bathrooms on each floor.

Amenities

Room

Twin-size XL bed
Wardrobe with two drawers
Computer desk with entertainment shelf and chair
WiFi

Community

Elevator access
Large lounge on the first floor with couches and a TV
Laundry room
Multipurpose rooms on each floor for small gatherings
Communal bathrooms on each floor

Lodging Rates Coming Soon!

Please note we accept lodging preferences; however, building assignments depend on availability and scheduling. Rates are based on single or double occupancy.

Packing List

All rooms are fully furnished with dressers, desks with chairs and a Twin-size XL* or Full-size XL bed.

*Bed sizes are listed under the amenities section for each community.

We Provide:

Shower curtains
Toilet paper
Trash cans and bags

What to Bring:

Bedding
Towels
Toiletries (including hand soap)
Prescribed medication

Dining

Savor the flavor at our campus dining spots, each designed with your cravings in mind. On the Kennesaw Campus, The Commons dining hall offers nine stations to explore. On the Marietta Campus, enjoy a more intimate setting with six distinct stations, each providing a unique culinary experience. From gluten-free to vegan options, we've got your preferences covered with clear allergen labels for worry-free dining. Don’t forget to quench your thirst with our Coca-Cola Freestyle machines — they have the perfect sip for every mood.

Daily Menu

Sample Menus

Breakfast

Biscuits
Condiments
Grits or Oatmeal
Pancakes or Breakfast Potatoes
Scrambled Eggs
Sausage or Bacon
Three Cereal Options
Whole Fruit
Yogurt

Note: Breakfast service requires a minimum commitment of 75 persons for Stingers or The Commons.

Lunch & Dinner

One Grill & Pizza Option
Salad Bar
Desserts
Hot Meal Option: Two Proteins, One Starch and Two Vegetables

The menu will be customized to suit the size of the group and the number of guests dining during each meal period.

Summer 2025 Dining Rates

Policies and Procedures

Programs Serving Minors

If a group operates a program or activity that provides care, custody or control of minors, the Permit Holder must comply with all requirements of the Institution's policy on programs serving minors.

Programs Serving Minors Policy

Programs Serving Minors Registry

Any program or activity involving non-enrolled minors must be registered and approved through the Programs Serving Minors Registry. Programs serving minors held on KSU campuses or using KSU’s name or resources must be overseen by a KSU sponsoring unit and approved before activities with minors take place.

Housing Policies

No alcohol or drugs may be consumed or brought onto the Licensed Premises.
No smoking or tobacco use is permitted in any room or apartment or in KSU’s buildings.
No firearms, weapons, ammunition (except as specifically allowed by applicable federal or state law), fireworks, explosives or highly flammable materials are permitted within KSU’s buildings or on KSU’s property.
Except for service animals, no animals are permitted in rooms or apartments or in KSU’s buildings without prior written permission from Housing and Residence Life (HRL).
No hot plates or cooking appliances are permitted in rooms or apartments. Cooking may be allowed in kitchen areas only (if applicable).
No remodeling or renovating of rooms or furniture will be permitted, including, but not limited to, tampering with electrical or mechanical fixtures, placing of antennas or appliances out of windows or removing or adding furniture without permission from HRL.
No alterations whatsoever of the rooms or apartments are permitted, including attaching any objects with adhesives, nails or screws without permission from HRL.
No tampering with or removal of windows or window screens from any part of any building within the Licensed Premises is permitted.
No tampering with the fire system or firefighting equipment is permitted.
No removal of lounge or common area furniture into individual rooms or apartments without permission from HRL.
No gambling or solicitation in any form is permitted.
No parking in the service or fire lanes adjacent to KSU’s buildings is permitted.

The Housing Policies are a subset of the KSU Codes of Conduct and applies to all clients and guests utilizing Kennesaw State University facilities. Please know that this is not an exhaustive list of policies; however, all clients and guests shall abide by the rules and regulations found in the Residential Handbook and the KSU Codes of Conduct.