Discover Helpful Student & Campus Resources

Whether you're a new transfer student, approaching graduation, or simply navigating your academic journey, the Radow College offers a wide range of tools to help you succeed. From advising handouts and senior degree audits to campus resources and orientation guidance, this section is your go-to hub for essential information and support.

Use these materials to stay informed, prepared, and on track for academic success!

Student Success Resources

Below is a collection of handouts summarizing important information for student success, KSU policies, resources, and relevant student information. 

Campus Resources

Senior Degree Audits

If you are a student who has earned 90 credits hours or more towards your major, each fall and spring your advisor will complete a senior degree audit to help you with registration for the next semester. 

The notes for your senior audit can be found in the reports tab of your EAB: Navigate page. View instructions on how to find your notes in EAB: Navigate. 

Please read through the audit before your registration time ticket opens.

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If you have any questions or concerns about your senior audit, please make an appointment with your RCHSS advisor. 

If you have not met with an advisor in the last 6 - 9 months, it is time for a degree "check up" to ensure you are on track and to review your senior audit.

Advisors are here to help and assist you with your questions and concerns.

Please see below for our Frequently Asked Questions:

  • A Senior Degree Audit is an academic progress review completed by your advisor each Fall and Spring semester once you reach 90 credit hours or more. It lists how many semesters you have until graduation, as well as the courses you would have to take each semester in order to graduate. Your advisor may also include important instructions such as petitioning to graduate, senior capstone requirements, etc.
  • Our advising team wants to give our students the best possible help in order to support them in their efforts to graduate. We want to help students with registration by giving them a road map of the classes they need. Additionally, we want to give them a realistic graduation date and encourage them as they approach the end of their degree. Lastly, we want to proactively reach students who may have problems with pre-req sequences, petitioning to graduate, etc. to assist them and prevent issues that may jeopardize their timely graduation.

  • Please review your senior degree audit carefully to see how many semesters you have until graduation and which classes remain for your degree. 

    If your advisor has listed any action steps in the comments (e.g., petitioning to graduate), complete those steps as soon as possible.

    If you have any questions or concerns about your senior audit, please reach out to your advisor via email or schedule an appointment.

    You are not required to have an advising appointment, however if you have not seen an advisor in the last 6 - 9 months, it is strongly recommended you schedule an advising appointment to ensure you are on track to graduate.

  • No. The Registrar's Office has full-time graduation auditors that make sure your DegreeWorks is complete in order for your degree to be awarded. The Registrar's degree audit process begins once you petition to graduate in OwlExpress the semester before you graduate.

    Our senior degree audit is done through our office, the RCHSS Undergraduate Advising Center. Our audit process begins as soon as you reach 90 credit hours. Because of the earlier timeline, this can help catch problems and issues before you petition to graduate, when it may be too late.

    The degree audit completed by the Registrar's Office is the final authority regarding your degree completion.

  • If you have recently changed your major, it is possible that you are just starting your major classes in your degree program and are more than three semesters away from graduation. If you have completed two or less Area F Lower Division Courses, you will not receive a senior degree audit.

    If you believe you should have received a senior degree audit or have any concerns or questions, please reach out to us at rchssadvising@kennesaw.edu with your name and KSU ID# and we will be happy to work with you. 

Next Steps for Accepted Transfer Students

Welcome to the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences Undergraduate Advising Center at Kennesaw State University. We are so excited you have chosen Kennesaw State University and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences to complete your degree! Now, what next?

If you are attending an orientation session, please be sure to schedule an appointment with your advisor prior to your orientation. 

  • This will give you access to Owl Express, course registration and other campus resources. This is your online “one-stop shop” where several of your next steps can be completed. To get started, visit the UITS NetID page and select First-Time Users then follow the prompts.

  • Two-factor authentication is required and actively used by the University System of Georgia and member institutions, so all KSU students are required to set up Duo to access OwlExpress, your student email, and other services. View more information, as well as step-by-step guides on how to set it up under the "Documentation" tab.

  • This is one of the most important steps, so take action now!
    Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor in your major before attending orientation or registering for classes. You can schedule an appointment online through our website. 

    Bring unofficial copies of your transcripts and any AP/IB/CLEP test scores. Write down your questions and bring them to your advising session.
    You will discuss the following with your advisor:

    • How credits from your previous college/university will transfer into KSU (including core courses)
    • How your credits from your previous college/university will fit into your new curriculum at KSU
    • Remaining courses to complete your degree at KSU
    • Prerequisite courses that can cause registration challenges
    • Placement tests, if applicable
    • Advisor contact information in case you have future questions

    Other information such as:

    • What to expect from orientation
    • Student success strategies
    • Student organizations and how to get involved on campus
    • Study abroad opportunities
    • Internship opportunities or requirements
    • How to use Owl Express, Schedule Builder, and DegreeWorks
    • Registration process at KSU
    • How to contact financial aid
    • Answers to any other questions you may have!

    If your transfer credits are not applying to your KSU degree in the way you expected:

    Contact your advisor if you feel you have already taken a required class, but it did not transfer in that way. Your advisor will guide you in how to submit the request for a course evaluation or substitution. The process may vary depending on which department teaches the course. Ultimately is up to each department to determine if a course is equivalent to what we teach at KSU.

    You may need to provide a syllabus for your prior course showing:

    • Topics covered each week
    • Required text(s) and name of author(s)
    • Assignments/tests used and grading methods 

  • You can sign up for orientation through your OwlExpress account. You can visit the Orientation website for more information on fees, check-in and parking, scheduling and a checklist of what to bring to your orientation.

    Your time ticket will open during your orientation session, so it is important you sign up as soon as possible.

  • View information on what forms are needed after your acceptance to KSU.

    We also encourage you to get in touch with our International Student and Scholar Services department to learn what resources they offer and to ask them any questions you may have about transitioning to KSU.

  • Unresolved holds will halt your ability to add/drop classes and register for future semesters.Turn in your immunization form to the Office of the Registrar and satisfy your lawful presence verification at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or online.

    For a list of other holds, you can consult the list of holds on the Registrar's website.

  • The office of Financial Aid provides assistance for students to help them meet the costs of obtaining an education from KSU.

    Meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss your options and receive assistance with completing your FAFSA application at fafsa.gov.

    Visit kennesaw.edu/financial-aid/ for helpful tips and videos you can reference when completing your FAFSA. You must apply for the HOPE Scholarship by either completing the FAFSA or the application on GAfutures.org

    CONTACT

    Telephone Number: 770-423-6074
    Email Address: finaid@kennesaw.edu


    CAMPUS LOCATIONS

    Kennesaw Campus offices are located in Kennesaw Hall.
    Marietta Campus offices are located in the Administration Building B. 
    www.kennesaw.edu/maps/


    Please note that the Office of Student Financial Aid is not currently open for walk-ins.

    Counselors are assigned by the first letter of your last name. Please note, there are times when your assigned counselor may change to manage office needs. Schedule an appointment with your assigned financial aid counselor. When emailing your counselor, please email using your KSU email address and include your KSU ID number.

  • At KSU, only one application is required to be considered for all available scholarships and the application opens each fall. To apply, the application can be accessed through Owl Express, located under the Financial Aid tab or visit kennesaw.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/ to apply!

  • Make the most of your college experience by living on campus! At Kennesaw State University, you will have an opportunity to build relationships with other students that can last a lifetime. Plus, on-campus residents are more likely to earn better grades, retain financial aid and graduate within four years.Housing and Residence Life provides residential housing communities near everything our campuses have to offer, including numerous restaurants on campus, student recreation centers, student health clinics, classrooms and more!

    Visit: Kennesaw Housing to view KSU’s housing options, application dates and deadlines plus more.

    Please note that first-year students majoring in Marietta Campus-based programs must live on the Marietta Campus as part of the first-year, live-on requirement.

  • KSU offers a few programs specifically for first-year students that can set you on the right path as you begin your college career!

    • First-Year Global Fellows Program offers a unique and customized First-Year education abroad experience to Italy that is available to a select group of students through a competitive application.

    Learn More

    • The KSU Journey Honors College offers a community within a university to academically talented, highly motivated students who enjoy lively discussion, creative expression, and intellectual challenge. KSU offers small honors sections of core courses and interdisciplinary honors seminars, where students focus on deep understanding within an innovative curriculum. The Honors College also provides opportunities for undergraduate research, domestic and international travel experiences, and community service activities. The Honors College houses the University Honors Program, including the President’s Emerging Global Scholars program and the Great Books cohort, available to entering first-year students.

    Learn More

    • The Thrive Scholars Program creates a community of engaged students who are able to transition easily into their college experience, while maintaining the HOPE scholarship and staying on track to graduate.

    Learn More

  • Registration Instructions:

    How to Use Class Schedule Builder:

    On Orientation day, your academic advisor will be available to answer any questions and help with registration issues. 

  • Visit the Registrar’s website and view the academic calendar for important dates such as the start of the semester, last day to withdraw, school breaks, registration dates for next semester, and final exams. Make sure you create a calendar or use a planner to stay on top of these dates.

  • The days prior to the start of classes, print off your class schedule, to confirm the following:

    • Registered courses
    • Meeting days/times/location for each class
    • Course format (i.e. face-to-face, hybrid, or fully online)
    • Review the campus map or do a practice walk-thru so you know how to get to your classes on the first day(s)

  • If you are a student in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, you can find your advisor here.

    If your major is outside our College, you can find your advisor here.

    You may also contact our Transfer Specialist, Lara Berry, with any questions or concerns. You can reach Lara via email at lberry14@kennesaw.edu 

  • View a more comprehensive list of campus resources

    Financial Aid website:
    https://www.kennesaw.edu/financial-aid/

    Housing website:
    https://www.kennesaw.edu/housing/

    Disability Services website:
    https://www.kennesaw.edu/student-affairs/dean-of-students/student-disability-services/ 

    Immunizations website:
    https://www.kennesaw.edu/immunizations/

    Military & Veteran's Services:
    https://www.kennesaw.edu/student-affairs/community/military-veteran-services/

    Student Life website:
    https://www.kennesaw.edu/student-affairs/involvement/activities/

    KSU Catalog website (rules, regulations, curriculum information):
    http://catalog.kennesaw.edu/ 

    Dining & Meal Plans:
    https://www.kennesaw.edu/dining/

    Scholarships:
    https://www.kennesaw.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/

Contact Us

Phone: (470) 578-7728

Email: rchssadvising@kennesaw.edu