Freshman Students: New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation will help prepare you for your transition to Kennesaw State University. All new first-year undergraduate students are required to attend a New Student Orientation session. During your session, you will:

  • Connect with university faculty, staff, and other KSU students 
  • Attend a group academic advising session with other students who share your major  
  • Register for your first semester of classes  
  • Receive more information about student services, including your Mobile Talon Card and parking options 
  • Explore KSU departments and organizations
New Student Orientation Sign-Up
ksu freshman students sitting on the couch studying with their laptops.

Session Modality Option

We offer both virtual and in-person orientation options for freshman students. Both options will provide students the opportunity to register for their classes, meet with academic advisors, meet new students, and receive information for a successful transition to campus. Session dates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Your session is not confirmed until the orientation fee has been paid during the sign-up process.

Student Orientation Schedule

Detailed schedules will be provided to students via email within 48 hours of their New Student Orientation session. Required programming for in-person sessions will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and optional programming will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Required programming for virtual sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m, and optional programming will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

orientation dates

Supporter Orientation

Students can sign up one guest to attend Supporter Orientation when they sign up for their New Student Orientation session. Supporter Orientation sessions are held in tandem with student sessions. Guest attendance is encouraged but not required.  
 
NOTE: Due to space capacity limitations, students are only allowed to sign up one guest during the sign-up process. Additional guests may be added at check-in on the day of the event if space allows. Please contact us for questions about this policy. 

Pre-Orientation Checklist

Please complete the following items prior to your New Student Orientation session:

  1. Check your personal and KSU email daily.

  2. KSU highly suggests that you schedule a Pre-Orientation Advising session.
    • We recommend meeting with your academic advisor within two weeks of your scheduled New Student Orientation date.
    • For more information visit academic advising.
    • No appointments are available on your orientation day. 

  3. Holds can be viewed by logging into Owl Express, selecting "Registration," and then selecting "Prepare for Registration."

  4. If you require accommodations, ASL interpreting, or real-time captioning to participate in Orientation, please contact Student Disability Services at sds@kennesaw.edu at least five business days before your Orientation date.

  5. Submit your photo and a photo of your government photo ID for your Mobile Talon Card. The Talon One administration fee is included in the New Student Orientation fee. 

  6.  Attend the New Student Orientation session on your scheduled date.
    • An email reminder will be sent to you within 72 hours of your scheduled session. 

We are excited for you to join Owl Nation! If you have any questions, please email us at ksuorientation@kennesaw.edu or call us at 470-KSU-INFO (470-578-4636).