| Will I attend orientation with my student? |
Student and parent orientations are separate. Student orientation is designed for students to have an opportunity for direct interaction with other incoming students and KSU faculty and staff. Students tend to be more successful in this process when the parents are not present. Parent orientation is geared specifically to address parent concerns, which are often quite different from student concerns. the format of parent orientation is designed to give parents direct contact with representatives from key offices and support programs on campus.
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| Can I bring a guest to parent orientation? |
Yes, each parent and guest must pay the parent orientation fee. |
| Why do I have to pay for parent orientation? |
The parent orientation fee covers the cost of handouts and supplies as well as food and beverages. |
| What takes place at parent orientation? |
After checking in, parents have the opportunity to meet other parents of incoming
KSU students while enjoying a continental breakfast.
The program consists of speakers from key offices and support services on
campus, lunch and a campus tour. See agenda(pdf) for Summer First Year Students , for Fall First Year Students or Fall Transfer Students. |
| What do I need to know prior to orientation? |
Bring your confirmation to the orientation session.
Remember, this is an important day as your student makes new friends and connects with student leaders and KSU faculty. Your student will be in good hands throughout the day and will be advised by our professional advising staff and faculty representing his/her major.
Participate fully in your orientation session, ask questions and take this opportunity to meet parents of other incoming students. |
| What does my student need to know prior to orientation? |
Please encourage your student to eat breakfast before attending orientation.
Click here for information your student is encouraged to read prior to attending orientation. Summer First-year Student or Summer Transfer Student. For Fall Semester First Year Students or Fall Semester Transfer Students |
| Will the orientation staff accept responsibility for administering medications to my student? |
Due to liability issues we cannot accept responsibility for administering medications to your student. Please make arrangements for your student to take medications before or after orientation if possible. If not possible, please prepare your student to follow through with any medication needs during the program. |
| What happens if my student becomes ill or has specific problems/concerns during orientation? |
Students attending orientation will be assigned to small groups led by experienced LINK (Leaders in Kennesaw) leaders. If your student becomes ill or has a problem during orientation, he/she should notify a student leader who will contact an orientation staff person for instructions. Your student should also call or texts message you if the problem is serious. |
| Will I participate in my student’s advising session? |
Parent orientation will include a brief overview of the advising process and an opportunity to ask questions, however parents will not be involved in the student advising session. This allows our professional advisors the opportunity to work directly with students to provide the most efficient process possible. |
| Will I participate in my student’s registration process? |
Professional advisors and orientation staff will be available to assist your student in the registration process. Lab space is limited; therefore we reserve the registration labs for students and professional staff members. In each registration lab there will be a minimum of 5-6 trained professional advisors in addition to a minimum of 4 student leaders to assist students as they register. |
| How does my student pay registration fees? |
At orientation you and your student will be provided information regarding fees, deadlines and payment options. KSU has several payment options: online with credit card or web-check, in person at the Bursar’s Office (cash, check or money order only at Bursar’s Office), or by mail. Fees are not typically due the day of orientation. |
| Where will I meet my student after orientation? |
Parents are asked to meet students on the first floor of the student center in the lounge area. This information will be provided to students and parents at orientation. |
If you have any additional questions, call the Counseling, Advising and Programs Services center