Kennesaw State University Parent Guide

Dates & Events

• Kennesaw State Academic Calendar

  Keep track of important dates and evens. Read More

• KSU Owls Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country, and other Sports Schedules

• Academic Calendar

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Academics

• Help your Student Manage Exam Expectations

  Exams are a time when stress levels are higher than usual. Many students feel stressed at exam time - having to revise a lot of information in a short amount of time and add to that not understanding course material can lead to added pressure. Some stress can be positive; helping your student stay motivated and focused. However, too much stress can be hurtful and unhealthy, making your student feel overwhelmed, confused, exhausted and edgy. External pressures around exams can be huge – and it can be hard to deal with. Things that might help your child manage expectations: Read More

• Helping your Student to Avoid Procrastination

• First-Year Student Mandatory Advising and Requirements

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Career Planning

• Gen Y most motivated by career advancement opportunities

  Career advancement opportunities, not flexible schedules, are the highest motivating factors for Generation Y in the workplace, according to a recent study. Read More

• Tips for Helping your Student Build A Resume

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Health & Safety

• Gazoontite! From the desk of the KSU Health Clinic

  Sending you child off to college can be traumatic for parents. The first time your student calls you and they are sick can re-traumatize you. Please be assured that here at KSU the Health Clinics on campus have the health needs of your student as their top priority and concern.When your student calls you not feeling well your first question should be, " Have you gone to the clinic to be seen." KSU students all have access to walk-in care Monday through Friday, no appointment needed. Read More

• KSU Health Clinics

• Strategic Security and Safety

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Managing Finances

• Financial Aid Checklist

  A checklist to help you organize your efforts to get scholarships and financial aid. Read More

• Tips for Getting a Scholarship

• K-Cash Dining

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Student Life

• What is the Student Development Office?

  Many students come to the student center here at KSU to try and find a "place" to hang out, to study, and to make friends. Our Student Development office is a great place for students to come to get plugged in here at KSU. Our office assists specific student populations in their journey to attaining a college degree. Specific student populations include international, multicultural, non-traditional, and students with disabilities. Events and activities from Student Development are designed to enhance participation in university life and to foster academic and personal enrichment. This department also coordinates student volunteers with volunteer service opportunities through Volunteer KSU and provides new students with the opportunity to be matched with a mentor through the Odyssey Peer Mentoring program. Read More

• Opening Weekend Special at The Commons, KSU's Dining Hall

• Housing

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Tips for Parents

• Dear Parents:

  It is the time of year we are preparing to receive our students back from college to join us in many family traditions and holiday events.  Remembering that these young adults have now forged a new path into their future by becoming more independent learning new skills and adopting some new behaviors, I'd like to take a moment to share some thoughts with you.  The social life of the college student can look very different from the social life of a high school senior.  You might take time to talk to your student over this break about some of the new experiences they have encountered. Read More

• I'll be Home For Christmas...You Can Count on Me

• Welcome Kennesaw State University’s First Parent and Family Association!

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Maps, Contacts & Info

• Kennesaw State Campus Map

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• About the University

• Campus Resources

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Financial Planning

• Finding College Scholarships and Grants

  While the rising costs of a college education may make some feel as if higher education is a luxury, there is still plenty of help available for those who need it through scholarships and grants. College scholarships and grants are readily available to students willing to do the research and pay attention to the rules, requirements and other "details." Read More

Transition from High School

• Hi Parents of First Year Students,

  I'm Susan Ristau, licensed professional counselor, and I work in the Counseling & Psychological Services area of Student Success Services at Kennesaw State University. Our office is located in Building 1, Kennesaw Hall, 2nd floor. I met many of you during orientation, and you might remember that I'm also the parent of a sophomore here at KSU. I thought perhaps some of our growing pains and adjustments to college life might be useful for you and your student. As the mother of an only child (daughter) who lives on campus - I have had to find a balance between too much and not enough. Whether your son or daughter lives on campus or commutes to KSU, many changes are taking place in your home for you and your family. During orientation, some useful information was provided about this being a transition for all, but sometimes we really don't realize how it's going to feel until you move your student onto campus or see your commuter student heading off to class daily. Read More

• Move - In Day 2009

• Saying Goodbye: Helping your high school Student Transition Successfully to College – while maintaining your own peace of mind

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