NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION PROGRAM

OVERVIEW FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Welcome to the CAPS Center Orientation web page. Our Orientation Program is designed for First Year Students, Transfer Students and Parents. It was developed to assist students and their parents in making a stress-free transition to Kennesaw State University. The CAPS Orientation Program has been recognized by the Foundations of Excellence Organization. As the Director of CAPS, I hope your orientation experience is a positive one. Please read the following overview and follow the instructions. If you still have questions about the CAPS Orientation program please contact our Orientation Specialists listed at the bottom of this page.

Dr. Bob Mattox

Parent Orientation.

We are excited that your son or daughter has chosen to attend Kennesaw State University! The transition to the university environment will be exciting and can be challenging for parents. Parent Orientation is a separate program designed for you! Our program of speakers, tours, and snack were planned so that we may focus on your concerns and interests. Our counselors will provide strategies for supporting your student as he/she makes the successful transition to a university student.

1) Parent information and dates for Fall 2008-First Year, Fall 2008-Transfers

2) Parent Registration & Payment:Parent Orientation Registration

3) Parent Schedule: Fall 2008 for First Year  OR  Fall 2008 for Transfers.

4) Parent Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ.

5) Parents, please remind your student to bring Proper ID and their Automobile License Tag information with them.  For FALL Semester information please click: FALL First Year or FALL Transfer

Registration & payment are separate processes for parents and students. Parents will register & pay via KSU Mall. Students will register & pay through their Owl Express access.

If you have any questions, please contact the CAPS office at 770-423-6600.

Also check out Parent Handbook (pdf), our parent's newsletter Parents In Touch(pdf) or Parent Help Center, for more information

 

First-Year Orientation is designed for students who have recently graduated from high school or have been out of school for an extended period of time but have had no previous college experience. All first-time, full-time students are required to attend an orientation session. Part-time students are strongly encouraged to attend. Orientation helps these students:

  • Determine what classes to take during the first semester by meeting with an academic advisor (If required, one must take the COMPASS Exam before attending Orientation)

  • Receive a KSU ID and parking decal

  • Understand the Internet course registration system

  • Register for the coming Semester's courses (if cleared for registration)

  • Meet new and current students through small group interaction and during the Student Life festival called BASH

  • Find out where to park on campus, what campus resources and departments are available, how to get involved socially, and who can assist them in acclimating to KSU as quickly as possible

  • Know exactly what the university expects of a new student

    • For more information, to register for orientation and to pay the orientation fee,
    click on this link     FALL 2008 First-Year Session

    Transfer Orientation is designed to assist students, who are coming to KSU from another institution, with important information regarding enrollment at KSU. These students can:

  • Receive a KSU ID and parking decal

  • Receive information about programs of study and transfer credit policies

  • Learn about academic advising from their departmental major
  • Discover how to build a schedule using the KSU catalog, on-line Web Link, and the Schedule of Credit Courses
  • Register for the coming Semester's courses (if cleared for registration)
  • Receive information on how and when to pay fees
  • Find out more about student activities and campus services

    • For more information, to register and to pay your fee,
    click on     FALL 2008 Transfer Session

    Registering for Academic Courses at Orientation

    KSU's online registration system will be available on campus for orientation participants, to help facilitate an early registration. If a student's admission file is complete and he/she has identified courses from the current semester's Schedule of Credit Courses registration booklet, the option to register for all or any of these courses will be provided. A student will also have the opportunity to change or add to his/her course schedule and to delay payment of tuition and fees throughout the Late Registration Drop/Add period. Courses relevant to the semester can be found at the schedule of credit courses. Information on university policies, procedures, and degree programs can be found in the Academic Undergraduate Catalog.

    Individuals who are undecided about a "major" program of study, or are in Learning Support courses, can access the "undeclared" advising web page

    Individuals who know their "major" program of study can access the departmental index.

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    If you are unable to link to any of the above pages or need further assistance, call 770-423-6600 or come by the CAPS Center, 2nd floor-#2401, Kennesaw Hall-Adminstrative wing.

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