General Equivalency Development Examination (GED)
An applicant who is not a high school graduate may be considered for admission based upon the successful completion of the General Equivalency Development Examination and on the Scholastic Assessment Test of the College Board or the American College Test. The presentation of valid GED scores and/or certificate are acceptable. Information concerning GED examinations may be obtained from the State Board of Education. The GED examination is given periodically at Chattahoochee Technical Institute and North Metro Technical Institute.

College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) requirements will apply to GED recipients after May 1988 or to those whose normal high school graduation date would have been after May 1988. (Contact the Office of Admissions for details.)

Non-Traditional/Adults
There is a special admission status for nontraditional adult students. In order to be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria.

1. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school (or graduated from a recognized high school as defined by the Georgia Education Articulation Committee's Eligibility Standards ), or have satisfied requirements for the General Educational Development (GED) Equivalency Certificate.
2. Applicants must have at least five years of post high school experience from their anticipated date of high school graduation and must not have attended college in the previous five years.
3. Applicants are required to take the English, reading and mathematics portion of the College Preparatory Examination (CPE) or COMPASS before they register for courses. The CPE and COMPASS are academic placement examinations administered by the Testing Office at Kennesaw State. There is no charge to take these tests. All nontraditional admission students will be governed by the rules pertaining to students in Learning Support Programs. When the Learning Support requirement is cleared, they will be classified as freshman in full standing.
4. Students may earn no more than 30 quarter credit hours in this category.
5. Standards of progress for nontraditional/adult students must be as high as those required of students in the regular category.
6. Students in non-traditional/adult status may gain regular admission by meeting regular admission requirements or by completing 30 hours of degree credit work with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
7. College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) requirements will apply to GED recipients after May 1988 or to those whose normal high school graduation date would have been after May 1988. (Contact the Office of Admissions for details.)

Transient Students
A student enrolled in another college or university may apply for temporary admission and registration at Kennesaw State University as a transient student — one who expects to return to the college or university in which he/she was previously enrolled. The normal fees are applicable to transient applicants.

In fairness to its degree seeking students and because of limitations on available space, KSU must give its regular students higher priority for registration than transient students. Transient students have no guarantee that space will be available in the classes they seek.

1. An applicant for admission as a transient student must present a written statement from the registrar of the institution last attended recommending his/her admission as a transient student and stating that the student is eligible to return.
2. An applicant will be admitted to Kennesaw State University as a transient only when it appears that the applicant's previous work has been of satisfactory quality. A student who is ineligible to return to the institution formerly attended will not be admitted as a transient.
3. Enrollment as a transient student ordinarily is limited to one quarter, unless special permission is granted in advance by the director of admissions.
4. Transient students wishing to continue beyond the initial quarter of entry must submit an application for readmission and a new written statement of transient permission by the established deadline for each quarter of reentry.
5. Transient students desiring to continue as transfer students must reapply through the Office of Admissions and furnish all documents and transcripts necessary to make an admissions decision by the established deadline for the desired quarter of reentry.

Non-Degree Students
The non-degree category exists for those students who have previously earned a degree from a regionally accredited institution and who wish to enroll in undergraduate courses for personal or professional reasons. Students applying for non-degree status must submit an official transcript from the institution that awarded the initial degree. (This degree can be at either the two- or four-year level). Limited non-degree status may apply to eligible applicants for a maximum of 20 quarter hours providing minimum standards and screening are satisfied. (Check with Admissions for details.)

Non-degree students who later wish to pursue a degree program at Kennesaw State University must meet all transfer admission requirements and must reapply through the Office of Admissions.

Auditors
Students may be admitted to the University as auditors on the basis of the regular application and are required to submit appropriate transcripts without being required to take the SAT or ACT.

No credit is granted for courses scheduled on an auditing basis. Students are not permitted to receive retroactive credit at any future date for their participation in a course as an auditor nor change from an audit to a credit status while enrolled in the course.

When establishing the full- or part-time status of a student attempting to qualify for educational benefits under the social security laws, veterans and other federal and state programs, audit courses are not included.

Audited courses are counted a full value in computing the student's load for fee purposes. A student wishing to change his/her classification from an auditor to another program of study must obtain the approval of the director of admissions before the change will be made and must satisfy proper admissions requirements.

Senior Citizens Enrollment
Pursuant to the provisions of an amendment to the Georgia Constitution, the Board of Regents established the following rules with respect to enrollment of persons aged 62 or older in units of the University System. To be eligible for enrollment under the provisions of this amendment, such persons:

1. must be legal residents of Georgia, 62 years of age or older at the time of registration, and must present a birth certificate or other comparable written documentation of age to enable the Office of Admissions to determine eligibility;
2. may enroll as regular students in courses offered for resident credit on a "space available" basis without payment of fees, except for supplies, laboratory or shop fees and application/processing fee and quarterly parking fee;
3. must meet all system and institution admission requirements to include high school records and college records, SAT or ACT scores, College Placement Exams;
4. will have all usual student and institutional records maintained;
5. must meet all system, institutional, legislated degree requirements such as Regents' Test, Major Area Exam and History and Constitution Instruction or Exams, if they are degree-seeking students, and
6. may not enroll in dental, medical, veterinary or law schools under the provisions of this policy.

International Students
Kennesaw State University supports international education and the philosophy that only through education and understanding can mutual respect, appreciation and tolerance of others be accomplished. The presence of international students fosters cultural exchange, which can be beneficial to the student body and to the community at large.

International students may enroll in any program of study offered at Kennesaw State University. There are no living accommodations on the campus. However, there are two private apartment complexes, located one-half mile north of the campus, which are available to Kennesaw State University students. International students and all other students must make their own arrangements for living accommodations and transportation. There is limited bus service to the campus.

There is no specific financial assistance for international students. All international students must pay nonresident fees unless such fees are waived. International applicants must present documented evidence that they have sufficient funds to meet their educational and living expenses.

All F-1 visa international students requesting admission to Kennesaw State University must submit the following credentials at least two quarters prior to the quarter of enrollment:

1. Application for admission.
2. Sworn affidavit of support from financial sponsor.
3. A letter from the sponsor's bank showing that funds are available for one year of support. Funds must be reported in U.S. dollars or in U.S. dollar equivalency.
4. Official or certified true copies of all high school and/or college/university records with a certified English translation.
5. Official score of 500 or more on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) English proficiency exam. Students who fail to meet the English proficiency requirement may enroll at the ELS Language Center in Atlanta. Proficiency certification by ELS of level 109 meets the English language requirements for admission.
6. Official scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test, (minimum score of 780 on the re-centered SAT/650 SAT if taken before April 1, 1995) or American College Test (minimum total score of 17.)
7. Should be in current F1 status or should submit a request for reinstatement to F1 status before enrollment.
8. A valid certificate of immunization for measles, mumps and rubella. All correspondence should be forwarded to Office of Admissions, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144-5591.

All academic credentials of international students will be reviewed as a part of the admissions process, and the student will be contacted concerning the admission decision. Students may be required to have an official evaluation of credentials done by an outside agency. An I-20 Form will be issued only upon the student's full acceptance into the University.

International students with a student visa are required to be full-time students (at least 12 quarter hours) for three consecutive quarters of the academic year in order to be in status with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service.

The University may be required to notify the U.S. Immigration Service whenever a student's load drops below 12 quarter hours.

After arriving in the United States, international students should apply immediately for a Social Security number. (Applications may be obtained at most U.S. Post Offices.) Also, upon arriving at Kennesaw State University, all international students are required to come by the Admissions Office and have their passports, I-20 ID copy, and Arrival-Departure Record copied and placed in their admissions file. This procedure facilitates the replacement of a lost Arrival-Departure Record and is required by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

International students applying to Kennesaw State University from other educational institutions in the United States are required to have their passports, I-20 ID copy and Arrival-Departure Record copied before enrollment.

International students interested in the fee waiver program should contact the International Programs Office. In addition to general application procedures, all non-United States citizens whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency by either submitting to the Office of Admissions an official TOEFL score of 500 or better or by providing an approved form of academic English proficiency as determined by the Kennesaw State University Office of Admissions.

All naturalized United States citizens must show proof of U.S. citizenship in the form of a naturalization certificate or a U.S. passport.

Readmission
A student who remains out of the University for more than four consecutive academic quarters must apply for readmission. This application must be received by the Office of Admissions by the established deadline for the quarter readmission is requested. Academically dismissed and transient students must also reapply according to posted deadlines.

Official transcripts from each college/university attended since the student was last enrolled at Kennesaw State University must be received by the Office of Admissions by the established deadline.

Advanced Placement (AP) and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
A maximum of 45 quarter hours of degree credit may be granted to students who receive satisfactory scores on either the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Advanced Placement (AP) Tests. Interested students should contact the Registrar's Office or Counseling and Advising Program Services (CAPS) for information on the courses that can be exempted as well as the required cutoff scores. CLEP exams are administered nationally through Educational Testing Service (ETS) testing centers, or through the University's CAPS Center for currently enrolled students only. AP tests are given at many high schools throughout the country and qualified applicants are advised to take these tests in the spring of their senior year in high school. Students should have scores reported to the Office of Admissions for processing. CLEP and AP exempt courses do not count toward the residency requirement or the grade-point average.