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International StudentNext Steps#InternationalOwls #FindYourWings
Content02WELCOME TO KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY!Dear Future Owl 2Dedication 3Testimonials 304NEXT STEPS AFTER ACCEPTANCEPermanent Resident 4Freshmen & Transfer Freshmen 4Transfer Students 5F-1 Student 6Freshmen & Transfer Freshmen 6Transfer Students 8Another Class Of Visa 10Freshmen & Transfer Freshmen 10Transfer Students 1112EXPLORE KSU!Campus Services 13Student Resources 13Student Life 1314EXPLORE THE AREA!Transportation 14Embassies & Consular Offices In Georgia, USA14Entertainment & Sightseeing 14Lodging 14Religious Centers & Organizations 14International Cuisine 1517CONTACT USMeet The Staff 17Transfer & International Team 17International Student & Scholar Resources Office (ISSSO)17Global Village 17Important Contacts 171
DedicationCONGRATULATIONS #INTERNATIONALOWLS! The International Team welcomes you to thenest. We understand that the process of going to college and moving to another country canbe overwhelming for both students and family members. This next steps piece is dedicatedto you to help you successfully enroll as a KSU Owl!#HootyHoolwOerutuFraDeThis is an exciting time in your life. Finding a collegethat is the right fit and a place where you can call home is an importantdecision, so I am thrilled that you are considering Kennesaw State.Testimonials from#InternationalOwlsOur number one priority at KSU is student success. Here you will find facultymembers who are not just experts in their fields, but scholars who arededicated to helping you find your passion.Our staff is friendly and goes that extra mile to support you. And you will meeta diverse group of talented classmates who want to succeed and who want tomake a difference in the world.Kennesaw State is a relatively young and highly innovative university thatcontinues on a tremendous growth trajectory. KSU is home to 37,000 studentswhere we offer more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs,apartment- and suite-style residence halls, a vibrant campus life including 300student organizations, and 18 NCAA Division I sports teams. Listed among U.S.News & World Report’s nationally ranked universities, Kennesaw State offersstudents close proximity to Atlanta, named one of the world’s elite tech citiesby Forbes magazine and home to 26 Fortune 1000 companies.Our university has deep roots and partnerships with businesses and otherorganizations throughout the region. Through these relationships, studentshave access to an array of extraordinary internships, co-ops and careeropportunities.Kennesaw State is an exciting university where faculty, staff and studentsbelieve that anything is possible and where going beyond expectations isin our DNA. I invite you to visit us and discover for yourself just what makesKennesaw State University so special.GO OWLS!President Pamela Whitten2PRISCILA - CLASS OF 2020DOLAPO - CLASS OF 2023EMRE - CLASS OF 2023Country of Origin: VenezuelaMajor: Management (BBA)with a Minor in MarketingCountry of Origin: NigeriaMajor: Nursing (BSN)Country of Origin: TurkeyMajor: Computer Engineering (BS)While applying to KSU, theinternational admission officewas always willing to help me outany time I reached out to themfrom Nigeria.One of the great features ofKennesaw State University is that itscampuses are close to Atlanta, a citywith strong global ties and a diversepopulation. Thus, I invite you to joinOwl Nation soon. If you see me oncampus, I want you to know thatyou have made a new friend.My time here at KSU has beenamazing. I have made so manyfriends and I truly feel like KSU ismy home away from home. Myfavorite thing about KSU is itslocation because both campusesare located in small towns next toa big city.Mi tiempo en KSU ha sidoasombroso. He hecho muchosamigos y amigas y en verdadsiento que KSU es mi hogar lejosde mi hogar. Mi aspecto favoritosobre KSU es su ubicación porqueambos campuses están enpueblos pequeños a un lado deuna ciudad grande.Coming from an African country,I wanted to attend a universitythat would make me feel at homewhile exposing me to differentcultures. KSU made it possiblethrough International StudentAssociation (ISA), African StudentsAssociation (ASA), and GlobalVillage. I was warmly welcomedand already knew I was going tohave a sense of belonging whenI attended the InternationalStudent Orientation.Kennesaw Eyalet Üniversitesi’ninen büyük özelliklerinden biri,kampüslerinin güçlü küreselbağlantılara ve çeşitli nüfusasahip bir şehir olan Atlanta’yayakın olmasıdır. Bu yüzden siziyakında Owl Nation’a katılmayadavet ediyorum. Beni kampüstegörürseniz, yeni bir arkadaşedindiğinizi bilmenizi isterim.3
DETTPNEECDCUASTTransfer StudentsAS A PERMANENT RESIDENT:1. Get started by activating your Net IDand KSU Email. If you need assistance, visit:uits.kennesaw.edu/.Freshmen and Transfer Freshmen1. Get started by activating your Net IDand KSU Email. If you need assistance, visit:uits.kennesaw.edu/.2. Check for registration holds. Unresolved holdswill halt your registration for classes. Submit proof of Lawful Presence. If youindicated that you are a Permanent Resident,you will need to send us scanned color copiesof the front and the back of your Green Card. Submit immunization forms toimmunizationsvc@kennesaw.edu. Green Card holders may use their greencard as proof of immunizations. If the dateis over 10 years, student is required to have: Updated Tetanus TDAP and Varicella (Chicken Pox) Submit official final high school transcriptswith graduation date and/or official finalcollege transcripts and/or official finalevaluations at the Office of UndergraduateAdmissions when available. Once submitted,your application status will change fromaccepted pending (AP) to fully accepted (AA).3. Find out if you qualify for in-state tuition bytaking this quick survey. For more information about your eligibility,please contact our Tuition Classificationoffice at tuitionclassification@kennesaw.edu.4. Schedule a pre-academic advisement meetingprior to orientation (virtual meetings areavailable). You can use that time to work with your advisorto research possible majors and programs. Your academic advisor assists you inidentifying and achieving your academicand personal goals.4 Your academic advisor can also assist youwith course selections based on your major. To find out who your academic advisor is,please click HERE.5. Sign up for New Student Orientation(Mandatory). During orientation, you will register for classes. If you attend an earlier session, you will have awider potential choice of class offerings, dates,and times.6. Submit your FAFSA and apply for scholarships. FAFSA application opens October 1 KSU Scholarship application is openfrom November 1 through February 1 For information about financial aid,loans and scholarships, pleasecontact our Office of FinancialAid at finaid@kennesaw.edu To find out who your FinancialAid Counseloris, please click HERE.7. Explore the Kennesawand Marietta Campuses. Prior to coming toKSU, take a virtualor in-person tourof our campuses!8. Apply for on-campus housing Make the most of yourcollege experienceby living on campus! To learn more aboutKSU housing, pleaseclick HERE.Brandon JacksonAssociate Director forMulticultural Student Affairs2. Check for registration holds. Unresolvedholds will halt your registration for classes. Submit proof of Lawful Presence. If youindicated that you are a Permanent Resident,you will need to send us scanned color copiesof the front and the back of your Green Card. Submit immunization forms toimmunizationsvc@kennesaw.edu. Green Card holders may use their greencard as proof of immunizations. If the dateis over 10 years, student is required to have: Updated Tetanus TDAP and Varicella (Chicken Pox) Submit official final college transcripts withfinal grades and/or official final evaluations atthe Office of Undergraduate Admissions whenavailable. Once submitted, your applicationstatus will change from accepted pending (AP)to fully accepted (AA).3. If applicable, submit syllabi containing coursedescriptions for each of the courses taken atan institution outside of the United States. You may submit your syllabi to the Officeof Registrar at registrar@kennesaw.eduor in person in Kennesaw Hall. The course descriptions should include, butare not limited to, the topics covered, methodsof assessment, and bibliography. For more information please click HERE.4. Review your Transfer Credit Evaluation. Upon acceptance to KSU, you will be notifiedof its completion via your KSU Email withinapproximately 2-4 weeks (may take longerdue to volume). Log-in to Owl Express to view your TransferCredit Evaluation by clicking the onlineacademic planning tool, DegreeWorks. For questions regarding transfer credit,please contact 470-KSU-INFO (470-578-4636)or email registrar@kennesaw.edu.5. Find out if you qualify for in-state tuition bytaking this quick survey. For more information about your eligibility,please contact our Tuition Classification officeat tuitionclassification@kennesaw.edu.6. Schedule a pre-academic advisement meetingwith your academic advisor prior to orientation(virtual meetings are available). You can use that time to work with your advisorto research possible majors and programs. Your academic advisor assists you inidentifying and achieving your academicand personal goals. Your academic advisor can also assist youwith course selections based on your major. To find out who your academic advisor is,please click HERE.7. Sign up for the New Student Orientation(Mandatory). During orientation, you will register for classes. If you attend an earlier session, you will have awider potential choice of class offerings, dates,and times.8. Submit your FAFSA and apply for scholarships. FAFSA application opens October 1. KSU Scholarship application is open fromNovember 1 through February 1. For information about financial aid, loansand scholarships, please contact our Officeof Financial Aid at finaid@kennesaw.edu. To find out who your Financial Aid Counseloris, please click HERE.9. Explore the Kennesaw and Marietta Campuses. Prior to coming to KSU, take a virtualor in-person tour of our campuses!10. Apply for on-campus housing Make the most of your college experienceby living on campus! To learn more about KSU housing, click HERE.5
EDTACTCUEDPETNSAS AN F-1 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT:International Freshmen and Transfer Freshmen1. Get started by activating your Net ID andKSU Email. If you need assistance, visit:uits.kennesaw.edu/.2. Check for registration holds. Unresolvedholds will halt your registration for classes. Submit immunization forms toimmunizationsvc@kennesaw.edu. As an international student, you arerequired to complete the Immunizationand Tuberculosis Risk Assessmentform. This form can be found on theImmunization Forms page. Submit official final high school transcriptswith graduation date and/or official finalcollege transcripts and/or official finalevaluations at the Office of UndergraduateAdmissions when available. Once submitted,your status will change from accepted pending(AP) to fully accepted (AA).3. Request an I-20 from the International Studentand Scholar Services Office (ISSSO) for your F-1student visa. Submit an I-20 request electronically in iStartusing your NetID login. To find out about therequirements for the I-20, please click HERE. Once the required documents are received andapproved, an international student advisor willissue you an I-20 and provide you with optionsto receive it. For information about applying for a studentvisa at a U.S. embassy, please click HERE. If you have any questions, you can contactISSSO by clicking HERE.4. Understand the Mandatory Health Insurancerequirement. All international students in the F visacategory are required to have adequatehealth insurance at all times during theirstudy at KSU. To learn more about the insurancerequirements, please click HERE.5. Schedule an pre-academic advisement meetingwith your academic advisor prior to the New StudentOrientation (virtual meetings are available). You can use that time to work with your advisorto research possible majors and programs. Your academic advisor assists you in identifyingand achieving your academic and personal goals. Your academic advisor can also assist you withcourse selections based on your major. To find out who your academic advisor is, pleaseclick HERE.6. Mark your calendar and plan to attend theInternational Student Orientation (Mandatory). This orientation is specifically designed to giveinternational students pertinent informationabout immigration status, KSU involvement,and academic success.7. Sign up for the regular New Student Orientation(Mandatory). During orientation, you will register for classes. If you attend an earlier session, you will have a widerpotential choice of class offerings, dates, and times.8. Apply for the merit-based Out-of-State Tuition Waiverfor F-1 students. To be eligible to apply, you must have an activeF-1 Visa legal status in the United States and beadmitted to Kennesaw State University. Recipients who receive the waiver will qualifyfor in-state tuition (view the Difference betweenOut-of-State and In-state Undergraduate Tuition). Please send an email KSUadmit@kennesaw.edu torequest the application form. Subject line: F-1Out-of-State Tuition Waiver Subject Line: F-1 Out-of-State Tuition Waiver Include: Full Name and KSU ID #9. Explore the Kennesaw and Marietta Campuses. Prior to coming to KSU, take a virtual orin-person tour of our campuses!10. Apply for on-campus housing Make the most of your college experience byliving on campus! To learn more about KSU housing, please click HERE.67
EDTACTCUEDPETNSAS AN F-1 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT:International Transfer Students1. Get started by activating your Net ID andKSU Email. If you need assistance, visit:uits.kennesaw.edu/.2. Check for registration holds. Unresolvedholds will halt your registration for classes. Submit immunization forms toimmunizationsvc@kennesaw.edu. As an international student, you arerequired to complete the Immunization andTuberculosis Risk Assessment form. This formcan be found on the Immunization Formspage. Submit official final college transcripts withfinal grades and/ or official final evaluations atthe Office of Undergraduate Admissions whenavailable. Once submitted, your application statuswill change from accepted pending (AP) to fullyaccepted (AA).3. Request an I-20 from the International Student andScholar Services Office (ISSSO) for your F-1 studentvisa. Submit an I-20 request electronically in iStartusing your NetID login. To find out about therequirements for the I-20, please click HERE. Once the required documents are received andapproved, an international student advisor willissue you an I-20 and provide you with options toreceive it. For information about applying for a student visaat a U.S. embassy, please click HERE. If you have any questions, you can contactISSSO by clicking HERE.4. Understand the Mandatory Health Insurancerequirement.8 All international students in the F visacategory are required to have adequatehealth insurance at all times during theirstudy at KSU. To learn more about the insurancerequirements, please click HERE.5. If applicable, submit syllabi containing coursedescriptions for each of the courses taken atan institution outside of the United States. You may submit your syllabi to the Officeof Registrar at registrar@kennesaw.eduor in person in Kennesaw Hall. The course descriptions should include, butnot limited to, the topics covered, methodsof assessment, and bibliography. For more information please click HERE. Your academic advisor assists you inidentifying and achieving your academicand personal goals. Your academic advisor can also assist youwith course selections based on your major. To find out who your academic advisor is,please click HERE.8. Mark your calendar and plan to attend theInternational Student Orientation (Mandatory). This orientation is specifically designed to giveinternational students pertinent informationabout immigration status, KSU involvement,and academic success.9. Sign up for the regular New Student Orientation(Mandatory). During orientation, you will register for classes. If you attend an earlier session, you will have awider potential choice of class offerings, dates,and times. It is the best chance for transfer students toregister for classes prior to their registrationtime ticket.10. If applicable, apply for the merit-basedOut-of-State Tuition Waiver for F-1 students. To be eligible to apply, you must have an activeF-1 Visa legal status in the United States andbe admitted to Kennesaw State University. Recipients who receive the waiver willqualify for in-state tuition (view theDifference between Out-of-State and In-stateUndergraduate Tuition). Please send an email to KSUadmit@kennesaw.edu to request the application form. Subject line: F-1 Out-of-StateTuition Waiver Include: Full Name and KSU ID #11. Explore the Kennesaw and Marietta Campuses. Prior to coming to KSU, take a virtual orin-person tour of our campuses!12. Apply for on-campus housing Make the most of your college experienceby living on campus! To learn more about KSU housing, pleaseclick HERE.6. Review your Transfer Credit Evaluation. Upon acceptance to KSU, you will be notifiedof its completion via your KSU Email withinapproximately 2-4 weeks (may take longerdue to volume). Log-in to Owl Express to view your TransferCredit Evaluation by clicking the onlineacademic planning tool, DegreeWorks. For questions regarding transfer credit,please contact 470-KSU-INFO (470-578-4636)or email registrar@kennesaw.edu.7. Schedule pre-academic advisement meetingwith your academic advisor prior to the NewStudent Orientation (virtual meetings areavailable). You can use that time to work with youradvisor to research possible majors andprograms.9
EDTACTCUEDPETNSAS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ON ANOTHERCLASS OF VISA:1. Get started by activating your Net IDand KSU Email. If you need assistance, visit:uits.kennesaw.edu/.Freshmen and Transfer Freshmen1. Get started by activating your Net ID andKSU Email. If you need assistance, visit:uits.kennesaw.edu/.2. Check for registration holds. Unresolved holdswill halt your registration for classes. Submit proof of Lawful Presence. If applicable, please submit a copy ofyour Passport with entry stamp and Visa. Submit immunization forms toimmunizationsvc@kennesaw.edu. You are required to complete theImmunization and Tuberculosis RiskAssessment form. This form can befound on the Immunization Forms page. Submit official final high school transcriptswith graduation date and/or official finalcollege transcripts and/or official finalevaluations at the Office of UndergraduateAdmissions when available. Once submitted,your application status will change fromaccepted pending (AP) to fully accepted (AA).3. Find out if you qualify for in-state tuition bytaking this quick survey. For more information about your eligibility,please contact our Tuition Classificationoffice at tuitionclassification@kennesaw.edu.4. Schedule a pre-academic advisement meetingwith your academic advisor prior to orientation. You can use that time to work with your advisorto research possible majors and programs. Your academic advisor assists you inidentifying and achieving your academicand personal goals. Your academic advisor can also assist youwith course selections based on your major. To find out who your academic advisor is,please click HERE.10Transfer Students5. Sign up for New Student Orientation(Mandatory). During orientation, you will register for classes. If you attend an earlier session, you will have awider potential choice
siento que KSU es mi hogar lejos de mi hogar. Mi aspecto favorito sobre KSU es su ubicación porque ambos campuses están en pueblos pequeños a un lado de una ciudad grande. DOLAPO - CLASS OF 2023 Country of Origin: Nigeria Major: Nursing (BSN) While applying to KSU, the international ad
