WELCOME TO
OWL NATION!
At Kennesaw State University – students are the center of our universe. We are here to help you succeed and Find Your Wings™ through exploration, collaboration, and rigor while providing you the tools and resources to help you succeed.
To help you stay on track while attending KSU, we’ve outlined steps you can take to prepare for your next academic year. To get started, click the button below that best describes where you are on your college path to completion.
YEAR ONE
- Register for Classes!
- Become Best Friends with Your Advisor.
- Plan Your Progress toward your Degree.
- Keep Your Finances in Check.
- Get Involved, Stay Engaged.
- Make an Impact – Become a Leader.
- Explore Student Resources.
YEAR ONE
Register for Classes!
Start strong! Attend classes and meet your professors.
- Need help with changing classes? Schedule time with an advisor online
- Use your NetID as your password (without the @students.kennesaw.edu portion)
- Designated as needing Learning Support? Here’s the FAQs to help you stay on the right path
Become Best Friends with Your Advisor.
Your advisor is your go-to person for any questions on degree requirements, grades, or additional student resources.
- Contact your Advisor!
- Check your grades
- Log into OwlExpress, select Student Records tab, then view academic transcript
- Understand Degree Requirements – Check the Academic Map for your degree
Plan Your Progress Toward your Degree.
Stay up-to-date on your degree requirements and monitor your progress.
- Review your progress toward your degree in Degree Works
- Log into OwlExpress, select Student Records tab, then DegreeWorks
- Check your grades
- Log into OwlExpress, select Student Records tab, then view academic transcript
- Plan for next semester’s classes
- Log into OwlExpress and select the Registration tab
- Check your Registration and Time Ticket for when you can register for classes
Keep Your Finances in Check.
Explore student scholarships and other funding opportunities.
- Register early and check for scholarships
- Fill out your FAFSA every year
- Take a look at the First-Year Scholars Program
Get Involved, Stay Engaged.
Make the most of your college experience by getting involved.
- Join a student organization or club
- Already know which KSU sorority or fraternity you’d like to join? Visit the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life page to sign up
- Attend University Events, like Week of Welcome
- Attend a Sports, ESports, or College of the Arts Event
Make an Impact – Become a Leader.
Gain leadership skills and make an impact in your community.
- Volunteer for events (vksu.kennesaw.edu)
- Attend the Advanced Leader League Training and take on a leadership role
Explore student resources.
Need help? Just ask! At KSU, we provide ample opportunities for our Owls’ success.
- Find a Tutor, Get a Peer Mentor, or check out the SMART Center (Science and Math Academic Resource and Tutoring) for help with your classes
- Student Affairs Support Services
- Cultural and Community Support
- Student Health and Wellbeing
- Campus/Community Engagement
- Professional Development
- Advocacy and Accountability
- Leadership and Service Activities
- Attend Workshops
- Time Management
- Test Anxiety
- Study Skills
- Learning Styles
- Are you a First Gen Student?
- Achieve Atlanta
- Thrive (High school seniors entering KSU in the Fall with the HOPE Scholarship)
- AMP (Advanced Majors Program – Science and Math)
YEAR TWO
- Stay Engaged, Keep on Track.
- Plan Your Progress toward your Degree.
- How’s Your Financial Health?
- Meet Your Fellow Owls.
- Take Advantage of Student Resources.
- Get an Advising Check-up!
- Pursue Professional and Career Development.
YEAR TWO
Stay Engaged, Keep on Track.
Start strong! Attend classes and meet your professors.
- Need help with changing classes? Schedule time with an advisor online
- Use your NetID as your password (without the @students.kennesaw.edu portion)
- Need more help with time management? Attend Self-Help Workshops
Plan Your Progress Toward your Degree.
Stay up-to-date on your degree requirements and monitor your progress.
- Review your progress toward your degree in Degree Works
- Log into OwlExpress, select Student Records tab, then DegreeWorks
- Check your grades
- Log into OwlExpress, select Student Records tab, then view academic transcript
- Plan for next semester’s classes
- Log into OwlExpress and select the Registration tab
- Check your Registration and Time Ticket for when you can register for classes
How’s Your Financial Health?
Explore student scholarships and other funding opportunities.
- Register early and check for scholarships
- Fill out your FAFSA every year
Meet Your Fellow Owls.
Join a student organization or club – meet people and make friends.
- Make the most of your college experience by joining a student organization or club
- Visit the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life page to sign up
- Attend University Events, like Week of Welcome
- Attend a Sports, ESports, or College of the Arts Event
Take Advantage of Student Resources.
Use the resources available to help you succeed.
- Use the SMART Center (Science and Math Academic Resource and Tutoring)
- Need Tutoring?
- Get a Peer Mentor
- AMP (Advanced Majors Program – Science and Math)
- Student Affairs Support Services
- Cultural and Community Support
- Student Health and Wellbeing
- Campus/Community Engagement
- Professional Development
- Advocacy and Accountability
- Leadership and Service Activities
Get an Advising Check-up!
Stay up-to-date on your degree requirements and monitor your progress.
- Advising
- Stay on Track for your Major
- Review your progress toward your degree in DegreeWorks
- Log into OwlExpress, select Student Records tab, then DegreeWorks
- Check your grades
- Log into OwlExpress, select Student Records tab, then view academic transcript
Pursue Professional and Career Development.
Gain leadership skills and discover opportunities in your field.
- Complete a career self-assessment
- Check on Handshake for part-time job opportunities in your field
- Regularly check for career development workshops and events
- Attend the Advanced Leader League Training and take on a leadership role
- Talk with your professors to discover organizations or opportunities to become even more involved with your major
- Explore any service learning, job shadowing, or research opportunities to build your knowledge base and resumé
YEAR THREE
- Register for Classes.
- Meet with Your Advisor.
- Stay on Top of Your Finances.
- Connect with Your Fellow Owls.
- Take Advantage of Student Resources.
- Pursue Professional and Career Development.
- Receive Valuable Resume-Boosting Skills.
- Apply to Graduate School.
YEAR THREE
Register for Classes.
Start strong! Attend classes and meet your professors.
- Need help with changing classes? Schedule time with an advisor online
- Use your NetID as your password (without the @students.kennesaw.edu portion)
- Need more help with time management? Attend Self-Help Workshops
Meet with Your Advisor.
Stay up-to-date on your degree requirements and monitor your progress.
- Advising
- Stay on Track for your Major
- Review your progress toward your degree in DegreeWorks
- Log into OwlExpress, select Student Records tab, then DegreeWorks
- Check your grades
- Log into OwlExpress, select Student Records tab, then view academic transcript
Stay on Top of Your Finances.
Explore student scholarships and other funding opportunities.
- Register early and check for scholarships
- Fill out your FAFSA every year
Connect with Your Fellow Owls.
Join a student organization or club – meet people and make friends.
- Make the most of your college experience by joining a student organization or club
- Visit the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life page to sign up
- Attend University Events, like Week of Welcome
- Attend a Sports, ESports, or College of the Arts Event
Take Advantage of Student Resources.
Use the resources available to help you succeed.
- Use the SMART Center (Science and Math Academic Resource and Tutoring)
- Need Tutoring?
- Get a Peer Mentor
- AMP (Advanced Majors Program – Science and Math)
- Student Affairs Support Services
- Cultural and Community Support
- Student Health and Wellbeing
- Campus/Community Engagement
- Professional Development
- Advocacy and Accountability
- Leadership and Service Activities
Pursue Professional and Career Development.
Gain leadership skills and discover opportunities in your field.
- Complete a career self-assessment
- Check on Handshake for part-time job opportunities in your field
- Regularly check for career development workshops and events
- Learn about Internship and Co-Op opportunities
- Take advantage of Job and Internship Fairs – practice meeting employers
- Gain access to a professional network when you become a mentee in the Professional Mentoring Academy
Receive Valuable Resume-Boosting Skills.
Make sure you’re career-ready by gaining valuable resume-boosting skills.
- Strengthen your interpersonal skills and network with other students when you join the Counseling and Psychological Services Student Advisory Board (SAB)
- Polish your resumé
- Attend a resumé writing workshop
Apply to Graduate School.
Use this time to complete applications and research scholarship or grant opportunities.
- If you’re planning on attending graduate or professional school, make sure you apply early
- Talk with your professors about finding the right programs and providing a letter of reference for your application
YEAR FOUR
- Register for Classes!
- Keep Your Finances in Check.
- Take Advantage of Student Resources.
- Polish Your Resume.
- Gain Professional Experience.
- Apply to Graduate School.
- Petition for Your Degree!
YEAR FOUR
Register for Classes!
Start strong! Attend classes and meet your professors.
- Need help with changing classes? Schedule time with an advisor online
- Use your NetID as your password (without @students.kennesaw.edu portion)
- Need more help with time management? Attend Self-Help Workshops
Keep Your Finances in Check.
Explore student scholarships and other funding opportunities.
- Register early and check for scholarships
- Fill out your FAFSA every year
Take Advantage of Student Resources.
Use the resources available to help you succeed.
- Use the SMART Center (Science and Math Academic Resource and Tutoring)
- Need Tutoring?
- Get a Peer Mentor
- AMP (Advanced Majors Program – Science and Math)
- Student Affairs Support Services
- Cultural and Community Support
- Student Health and Wellbeing
- Campus/Community Engagement
- Professional Development
- Advocacy and Accountability
- Leadership and Service Activities
Polish Your Resume.
- Strengthen your interpersonal skills and network with other students when you join the Counseling and Psychological Services Student Advisory Board (SAB)
- Attend a resumé writing workshop
Gain Professional Experience.
Get career-ready and take advantage of career development workshops and events.
- Complete a career self-assessment
- Check on Handshake for part-time job opportunities in your field
- Regularly check for career development workshops and events
- Learn about Internship and Co-Op opportunities
- Take advantage of Job and Internship Fairs – practice meeting employers
- Gain exclusive access to a robust network of professionals when you become a mentee in the Professional Mentoring Academy
Apply to Graduate School.
Use this time to complete applications and research scholarship or grant opportunities.
- If you’re planning on attending graduate or professional school, make sure you apply early
- Use this time to complete applications and research scholarship or grant opportunities
- Talk with your professors about finding the right programs and providing a letter of reference for your application
Petition for Your Degree!
- Log into OwlExpress, select Student Records tab, then Petition to Graduate
- Check your grades
- Log into OwlExpress, choose Student Records tab, then view academic transcript
- Check your petition to graduate
- Log into OwlExpress, select Student Records tab, then Display Petition Status
- Order your cap and gown from the Book Store
- Get your Tickets to commencement
- Sign up as a new Alumni!
Share Your Success
Congratulations on your perseverance toward attaining your degree! We are all very proud of your accomplishment and wish you the very best in your career journey and success!