Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University requires a minimum of 120 semester hours (specific degree programs may require additional hours) to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at KSU, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. KSU accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, KSU has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 47% of students who start college at KSU graduate within six years.

KSU offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted		X
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: KSU may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At KSU?

KSU has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with KSU directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at KSU

When choosing a major, KSU students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at KSU.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

KSU does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at KSU

KSU offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kennesaw State University

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Does KSU Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ KSU does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does KSU Have An Online Program?

✅ KSU has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does KSU Give AP Credit?

✅ KSU offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does KSU Have An Honors Program?

✅ KSU offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at KSU.

Does KSU Require Internships?

❌ Students at KSU are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Kennesaw State University

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Kennesaw State University Library

The main library on campus is the Kennesaw State University Library System and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at KSU

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

KSU does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does KSU have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

KSU has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at KSU include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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