Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Kennesaw State University has the Kennesaw Activities Board. In fact, more students participate in the Kennesaw Activities Board than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Kennesaw State University include African American Student Alliance, International Student Association, KSU eSports Organization and IEEE Computer Society.

Kennesaw State University students' favorite campus traditions are KSU Live: Homecoming concert, Pumpkin Launch and Dance Marathon hosted by Miracle at KSU.

Kennesaw State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Kennesaw State University.

Kennesaw State University offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Kennesaw State University students live off campus. In 2023, 12% of undergrads at Kennesaw State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 88% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Kennesaw State University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Kennesaw State University does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

Kennesaw State University Athletics

At Kennesaw State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Kennesaw State University:

Safety at Kennesaw State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Kennesaw State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The KSU campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

KSU offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Kennesaw State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Kennesaw State University, take Interstate 75 to Kennesaw, GA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport.

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