Changing the World Begins Here
KSU goes beyond preparing you for a job – you’ll be ready for lifelong achievement.
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to sharing with you many of the career preparation opportunities offered by Kennesaw State University. Each experience you engage in is a stepping stone toward building a solid foundation for your future, ultimately leading to your dream career.
At KSU, you can do much more than just take classes. You can lean in, explore, and find opportunities to apply what you are learning in hands-on activities with real-world impact.
Watch your inbox for your next steps, helpful resources, and opportunities to explore how your experiences, skills and interests can translate into a resume that stands out from the crowd.
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Complete an Internship or Co-op
Real-world experience can set you apart—and at KSU, it’s built into your education. Through internships and co-ops, you’ll connect with top companies, apply what you’ve learned in the classroom, and create a network that supports your career goals. You can find help in landing a meaningful work experience from KSU’s Department of Career Planning and Development. The best way to prepare for what’s next is to start early.
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Join Organizations Related to Your Career Interests
Among KSU’s 400+ student organizations and competition teams are more than 120 groups affiliated with a specific degree or career field. Ranging from the Student Nurses Association and Girls Who Code to the Motorsports Formula SAE Team and Owl Radio, they provide memorable ways to put what you are learning into action and meet people with similar interests. In addition, you can gain valuable leadership experience which is often a plus for future employers.
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Explore Your Interests in Undergraduate Research
At KSU, research is not reserved for graduate students—it starts with you. From your first year, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on meaningful projects that fuel innovation, solve real-world problems, and spark curiosity. Whether you find yourself in a lab, out in the field, or presenting at a national conference, your work here is more than research. It is your chance to lead the conversation, network with peers and mentors, and gain research presentation skills before you even graduate.
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Broaden Your Worldview with Education Abroad
Imagine sharing with a future employer what you learned as you studied art in Italy or worked with a global company in Korea. With KSU’s Education Abroad programs, the world becomes your classroom. These experiences build cultural awareness, independence, and an international mindset that today’s employers value. You’ll gain new perspectives, lifelong memories, and a deeper understanding of your place in the world. If you’re ready to explore beyond borders, we’ll help you get there.
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Get Ready with Job Fairs and Career-Prep Opportunities
From career exploration and the online job search to job fairs, mock interviews, and resume review, KSU’s Office of Career Planning and Development will set you up for success. Need a professional headshot? Done! Want to see a career field in action? Visit a Fortune 500 company on one of our Owl Trek Site Visits. These opportunities help you prepare for what’s ahead so you’ll enter the job search with confidence and experience.
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Give Back Through Service and Volunteering
Through serving, you engage with the broader community and create a positive impact for others... and yourself. You can also gain real-world experience leading a group, marketing an event, or meeting a goal. Alternative Spring Break, the Service Fellows program, monthly OwlsServe Days, and KSU’s annual Day of Service give you ways to give back and enrich your world… and your resume.
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Join us for a Campus Tour
There’s something powerful about standing in the place where your future begins. When you visit Kennesaw State, you don’t just see classrooms—you see opportunity. You’ll explore our innovative learning spaces, experience the energy of campus life, and hear firsthand from students who once stood where you are now. Whether you are envisioning late-night study sessions in the library or cheering in the student section, your KSU journey starts here.
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