Get Engaged

Housing and Residence Life offers a wide range of programs designed just for residential students! We encourage you to get involved and make the most of your time on campus. With new activities every week and month, there’s always something to enrich your campus experience. Take advantage of these opportunities to connect, learn and grow!

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Click Here to Learn About the Residential Engagment Model

Well-Being Resources

If you are experiencing social anxiety, academic or financial stress, physical health concerns or any other challenges that may be affecting your mental health and well-being, we encourage you to take advantage of the these on-campus resources:

  • Counseling and Psychological Services aims to help students develop skills to manage emotions, navigate relationships and address mental wellness concerns, including psychiatric medication evaluation and treatment.

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  • The Emergency Assistance Program provides emergency financial assistance to ALL degree seeking KSU students to help overcome unforeseen hardships that may hinder their successful academic progress. 

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  • Our Undergraduate Academic Advisors are here to assist you with planning your course schedule, reviewing major requirements and offering guidance on academic success strategies. They aim to help you thrive academically during your time at KSU.

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  • Campus Awareness, Resource & Empowerment (CARE) Services’ priority is to provide access to food, temporary housing and other supportive services for fostering students to realize a healthy, stable and dignified life academically and professionally.

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  • Kennesaw State University’s Student Health Services staff of board-certified physicians and advanced practice providers deliver comprehensive primary care services year-round. 

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  • The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) is responsible for ensuring the KSU campus community complies with all applicable laws and policies regarding Title IX and discrimination.

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  • The Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery (CYAAR) supports and encourages recovery and wellness by providing recovery-based programs, a peer recovery community and education to help those impacted by addiction.

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  • Student Disability Services (SDS) is the first point of contact for students with disabilities to arrange academic and programmatic accommodations and to locate campus and community resources.

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  • SAFE Center specializes in working with individuals who experience domestic/dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. SAFE Center staff are highly trained in providing trauma-informed advocacy support, medical care, counseling, support groups and workshops.

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  • Kennesaw State University's Department of Public Safety and University Police is committed to creating a safe campus environment. Available 24/7, they assist with both emergency and non-emergency matters.

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Safety and Security

Download the LiveSafe app for information on keeping yourself safe on campus at KSU.

Please call the University Police at 470-578-6666 for emergency situations. Dialing 911 will cause a delay in response time as 911 will receive the call and forward it on to the University Police. In non-emergency situations, you can still contact the University Police at 470-578-6206.

Housing and Residence Life has para-professional and professional staff on-call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need help, please call your Resident Assistant.

RA On-Call Phone Numbers

Clery and Fire Safety

Clery is a federal statute that requires all colleges and universities that participate in financial aid to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.

Kennesaw State publishes several documents regarding safety including:

 

Electronic Locks

How to Operate Your Electronic Bedroom Lock

Your electronic bedroom lock features Toggle Mode, which allows you to leave your bedroom door unlocked or locked when closed. 

To engage Toggle Mode and unlock your door, hold your Mobile Talon Card up to the middle of the reader at the top of the lock. When the green light flashes three times, turn the handle to open the door. Your bedroom door will remain unlocked until you disengage Toggle Mode. 

To disengage Toggle Mode and lock your door, hold your Mobile Talon Card up to the middle of the reader at the top of the lock. When the light flashes red twice, the door will be locked. In case Housing and Residence Life staff needs to enter your room for any reason, such as health and safety inspections or maintenance requests, the staff member will lock the door when they leave. For more information, please watch the video below.

Toggle Mode

Remember to always have your Mobile Talon Card/device with you when you leave your room. Lockout fees will still apply if Housing staff members need to let you into your room or bedroom. If you have any issues with opening your bedroom door, please go to your community’s Housing Office before 5 p.m. or call your community’s RA on call after 5 p.m.