Welcoming New Faculty to Kennesaw State

Welcome New Faculty! We are pleased that you have chosen KSU and look forward to supporting you throughout your career. In addition to information about New Faculty Orientation (NFO), this page will connect you with resources and groups on campus that will help you get off to a successful start whether it's your first semester in a new position or your first semester at the university.

Sign-Up for New Faculty Orientation

New Faculty Orientation (NFO) is hosted by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning each August and is open to all new full and part-time faculty, as well as faculty that have changed their role at KSU. 

The goals for NFO are to:

  • Help new faculty develop an understanding of KSU’s mission and culture.
  • Provide new faculty with an overview of available resources that can help achieve professional goals.
  • Provide an opportunity for new faculty to complete essential onboarding activities in one place.
  • Facilitate connections with faculty and staff across both campuses.
  • Lay the groundwork for an energizing, productive, and successful career at KSU.

Tentative 2025 Orientation Schedule

  • Full-Time Faculty who are not Limited-Term

    • Monday, August 11, 2025, 8:30am-5:00pm), Carmichael Student Center
    • Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 8:30am-12:30pm, Carmichael Student Center
    • Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 1:30-5pm, Microsoft Teams
    • Monday, August 11, 2025, 8:30am - 3pm, Carmichael Student Center
    • Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 1:00-5pm, Microsoft Teams
    • Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 8:30am - 5pm, Microsoft Teams

*V.I.T.A.L. = Visiting, Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Adjunct or Part-Time, and Limited-Term

University Opening Week Schedule

The University Opening Week Schedule will be shared below once it is finalized.

If you have any further questions, please email cetl@kennesaw.edu. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • If you cannot attend, contact your supervisor to let them know.
  • Faculty who are part-time employees should contact their KSU supervisor to find out what their expectations are for participation in New Faculty Orientation. 
  • Please submit your accommodation request via email to cetl@kennesaw.edu.
  • No, sessions will not be recorded. 

  • Completing the Human Resources onboarding process for new employees will enable you to setup essential access to KSU Systems (NetID, email, etc). Human Resources will reach out with additional onboarding tasks after your background check clears and is approved.  If you have not heard from Human Resources 30 days prior to your start date, please reach out by calling 470-578-6030 or contacting TAM@kennesaw.edu for further assistance. 

    If you have already completed the HR new employee onboarding process and still do not have essential access to KSU systems, contact University Information Technology Services (UITS) at 470-578-6999 or email, service@kennesaw.edu. If UITS tells you that you are not yet set up in the system, contact tam@kennesaw.edu or call 470.578.6030 to let HR know.

    Please note that it may take several days for your access to be set up once you complete the HR new employee onboarding process.

  • Once you have access to KSU systems, you may see additional information about parking and the link purchase your parking permit. 
  • No, you do not. During this week, Parking and Transportation is aware of  your arrival for orientation. They will not be ticketing. You will need a parking permit by the first week of classes.

  • All in-person sessions will take place in the Carmichael Student Center on the Kennesaw Campus. Please allow yourself extra time to find parking as the lots closest to the Carmichael Student Center tend to fill up quickly.

    Below are some options for parking:

    • Lot B (295 Kennesaw State University Road NW; Kennesaw, GA 30144) 
    • Lot C (371 Paulding Avenue; Kennesaw, GA 30144)
    • East Parking Deck (305 Hopkins Drive NW; Kennesaw, GA 30144)

    These parking lots are accessible to the Carmichael Student Center for those who need an accessible entrance to the building.

    You can also view an interactive map through our website.

KSU Human Resource New Employee Requirements

Completing the Human Resources onboarding process for new employees will enable you to setup essential access to KSU Systems (NetID, email, etc). Human Resources will reach out with additional onboarding tasks after your background check clears and is approved.  If you have not heard from Human Resources 30 days prior to your start date, please reach out by calling 470-578-6030 or contacting TAM@kennesaw.edu for further assistance.