Welcome KSU Graduate Students

The Graduate College supports you from your first semester through your academic and professional journey until graduation. By choosing to attend Kennesaw State University, an R2 institution, you gain access to numerous opportunities to learn from our experienced faculty members, engage in industry-leading research in your field, and become the career leader you aspire to be.
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Graduate Student Success Centers

Graduate students on both campuses have designated spaces that cater to their diverse needs and offer a serene environment for studying, group projects, brainstorming sessions, and workshops.

A current Talon Card is required for entry to the Student Success Center on Kennesaw campus.

Kennesaw: Academic Learning Center, ALC3550

Marietta: Norton Hall, second floor, in front of the elevators

Graduate Success Centers

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Graduate Catalog

The Kennesaw State University Catalog contains important information and is the official source of the university’s academic programs, courses, and policies. The Catalog should be used as a guide, in conjunction with an academic advisor and DegreeWorks, in planning a course of study and in meeting requirements for graduation. 

Graduate Catalog

KSU Libraries and Writing Center

Mastering your graduate research process is a crucial part of your academic success. As a graduate student, you have unique resources available to make your research exciting and simplified. The KSU Library System gives graduate students special borrowing privileges, one-on-one research consultations, in-depth research guides, and more on both the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses. 

The KSU Writing Center partners with the Graduate College to provide specialized writing coaches for graduate student writers.

University Libraries Graduate Writing Program
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Scholarship and Financial Aid Information for Graduate Students

  • In the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, we aim to connect incoming students with opportunities to enhance their education. No matter where you are in the scholarship process, we have resources available to walk you through each step of the way.
  • The Office of National and International Scholarships and Fellowships (ONISF) helps KSU students and alumni pursue major national and international awards by providing information and support throughout the competitive application process.
  • The Boren Fellowship is a competitive award designed to fund graduate students’ study and/or research abroad for a duration of 3 to 12 months in various countries. Recipients of the Boren Fellowship are required to pursue a course of study or research project that includes a substantial component of language study. The objective of the award is to train Americans in languages that are not commonly spoken in the United States. Following the fellowship, Boren Fellows commit to spending a year working within a U.S. government agency, thereby offering an excellent start to their careers.
    • To apply, please contact the KSU Office of National & International Scholarships & Fellowships (ONISF) as soon as possible at onisf@kennesaw.edu.
Scholarships and Financial Aid ONISF Boren Awards

 

Parking and Transportation

Parking and Transportation is the heart of mobility at KSU. From overseeing our modern parking decks and vast lots to orchestrating a reliable fleet of Big Owl Bus shuttles, our department ensures you'll never miss a beat. Our goal: take care of the logistics so you can focus on making the most of your KSU experience.

Parking and Transportation
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Registrar/Schedule of Courses

While you earn your degree at KSU, you will need to keep track of your grades, possibly request an official transcript, and ensure your personal information is correct. The Office of the Registrar provides information on grades, transcripts and certifications, degrees, diplomas, veteran benefits, immunization requirements, enrollment verification, personal information, and more. 

 

Registrar/Schedule of Courses

Wellbeing: YOU MATTER at KSU

YOU MATTER at KSU, and your wellbeing is a priority to us. College is exciting, but it can cause students to experience stress and feel overwhelmed. Through counseling, health education, addiction and recovery support, fitness and recreation activities, and access to basic needs, Wellbeing@KSU is here to help you do well and be well.

Wellbeing: YOU at KSU
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Career Services

The Department of Career Planning and Development at Kennesaw State helps you navigate and succeed in your current and future career field. As a graduate student, you have access to essential services, workshops and programs, tools and resources that will help guide your professional decisions through graduation.

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International Student and Scholar Services

The staff of ISSS is here to help F-1 visa, J-1 visa students and scholars, and international faculty and staff transition to Kennesaw State to begin or continue their academic path. 

International Student and Scholar Services
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Commencement and Graduation

As you approach graduation with your graduate degree, stay informed of all the KSU commencement processes, important dates and times, and relevant graduation information. Find out when you should petition to graduate, RSVP to march in commencement, purchase your cap and gown, and so much more.

Learn More Application to Graduate Tassel: Commencement Attendance Portal Doctoral Students: Preparing to Walk