FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions


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Q: Where are you located?
Q: How many students?
Q: What majors do you offer?
Q: What is your student/teacher ratio?
Q: Do you accept AP credit?
Q: How do I apply?
Q: What kind of health care is available?
Q: Do you have soccer?
Q: What kinds of organizational activities does KSU have?
Q: Is orientation mandatory?


Q: Where are you located?
A: Kennesaw, Georgia; 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta in northern Cobb Cobb County. KSU is situated on 186 acres near I-75 at Chastain Road, Exit 271. For personalized directions, go here.

Q: How many students?
A: As of Fall 2002, KSU had a record enrollment of 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Q: What majors do you offer?
A: We have a variety of majors. Some of our more popular areas include Nursing, Education and Business.

Q: What is your student/teacher ratio?
A: Approximately 27:1, but you probably want to know how big classes will be. Typically you have some big lecture classes during your first two years of general studies (e.g. biology, history) but 80% of our classes have fewer than 30 students.

Q: Do you accept AP credit?
A: Yes, generally scores of three or better will earn you college credit. Scores of 4 & 5 usually allow you to earn maximum credit.

Q: How do I apply?
A: Complete an application (online if you wish), send an official high school transcript, and SAT or ACT scores and proof of immunization against measles, mumps and rubella. Transfer students also need to send college transcripts from each institution attended. Letters of recommendation and interviews are not required. There is a non-refundable $40 application processing fee if you mail in an application or a $30 application processing fee if you apply online.

Q: What kind of health care is available?
A: KSU does have a imited amount of health care. For more information, click here.

Q: Do you have soccer?
A: Yes, we have women's soccer, we will be starting Intercollegiate play in Fall 2002 and we have a coach on campus, his name is Robert King. For more information please call (770)423-6615 or mail him at rking2@kennesaw.edu.

Q: What kinds of organizational activities does KSU have?
A: There are over 90 different organizations including: student government, academic honoraries, leadership honoraries, community service groups, cultural organizations, religious organizations, greeks, political action groups, environmental groups, interest clubs, activity groups, and sports clubs.

Q: Is orientation mandatory?
Orientation is not mandatory. However, if you are new to Kennesaw State University, New Student Orientation will help you get a good head start on your first semester. The Counseling, Advisement and Program Services (CAPS) Center will mail orientation invitations to all accepted applicants eligible to attend. Class advisement and explanation of telephone and web registration procedures are part of orientation.


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