Ksu student Handbook & Daily Planner 2011-2012
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i am interested in studying abroad. How do i get started? Studying abroad opens career doors upon graduation. Study abroad experience shows that you're eager to learn and willing to try new things, which are desirable qualities in an employee. Students who have studied abroad also tend to have higher salaries in the future, and international careers are a fast-growing opportunity for graduates. Students develop a worldview, a more global/international perspective and learn/improve foreign language, cross-cultural communication and adjustment skills. We have various resources available on our website that can assist you with planning for your study abroad experience. Please visit www.kennesaw.edu/studyabroad. You can go any semester that is convenient for you and the length of your stay will depend on the program you choose, but generally KSU summer programs are 4-6 weeks long; we also have semester and academic year exchanges. Each program's requirements are different; KSU summer programs require a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. Costs vary for each program and are based on the destination and length of stay. Scholarships are available to assist with covering program costs. Please visit www.kennesaw.edu/studyabroad/financial_aid.html. where do i go to get information on the education programs? If you are interested in early childhood or middle grades education, contact the Impey Teacher Education Advisement Center (TEAC) located on the third floor of Kennesaw Hall. Their phone number is 7/423-6105. If you are interested in secondary education, contact the department of your subject's interest. For example, if you are interested in becoming a high school math teacher, contact the math department. where do i go to apply for the education program? The Teacher Advisement Center. Many answers are also at www.kennesaw.edu/educa- tion/teac/faq.html. • RegistRAR & FinAnciAl Aid FAQs How do i change my address? The Office of the Registrar maintains addresses for currently enrolled and recently enrolled students. Students should use OWL Express to update their addresses. All other students may use the Address Change form on the Forms link at www.kennesaw.edu/registrar to request a change of address. How do i obtain an enrollment verification letter? Students may print their individual enrollment verifications via Owl Express. Enrollment Verifications may be requested for a specific semester, and/or a student's total enrollment history. Kennesaw State University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as our agent for providing enrollment verifications for insurance purposes, student loans, future employment, military IDs, etc. This free service is available 24/7/365 to current students and those enrolled in the last six semesters. Additional information is available under the Student tab on the Registrar's website at www.kennesaw.edu/registrar. How do i get a copy of my transcripts? KSU transcripts are issued to students upon request through Owl Express. Transcripts requested through Owl Express will be mailed or available for pick up by the next business day. Students who have not been enrolled in the past six consecutive semesters must request transcripts by fax, mail or in person. Transcripts are provided at no charge to the student. How do i figure out my GPa? Divide your total hours attempted by total quality points earned. How many hours is full time status? 
Undergraduate 12 hours, Graduate 9 hours. How do i declare my major? To change or declare a major/minor/concentration, students may login to Owl Express, click on Registration and Student Records, click on Request Change Degree Program and follow the instructions. Students who wish to change from a major to undeclared status must contact Student Success Services. where do i get my transcript or verification letter from? Transcripts and enrollment verifications are available through Owl Express. Additional information is available under the Student tab on the Registrar's website at www.kennesaw. edu/registrar. what do i need to do in order to get financial aid? Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA no later than April 1 to be considered for the subsequent academic year. Submit other required documents as soon as possible. More information and deadlines can be found at www.kennesaw.edu/financial_aid or www.ken- nesaw.edu/financial_aid/deadlines.html. Complete the application for the HOPE Scholarship (GSFAPPS) on www.gacollege411.org. • RecReAtion & Wellness FAQs who is eligible to use the workout facility on-campus? The Recreation Center may be used by current KSU students, faculty and staff with a valid KSU ID and active KSU Alumni with a photo ID. How do i get into the student recreation & wellness Center? Students may bring their KSU Student ID card to the front counter and sign a waiver. Only one waiver must be signed per academic year, but your Student ID card is required for every entry into the Student Recreation Center (SRWC). Faculty and Staff must present their Employee ID card at the front counter and sign a waiver for entry. How do i find out about Group exercise classes, nature bound, intramural sports, Club sports, bike shop, Personal training, and more? Intramural & Recreation Services (IRS) program descriptions and schedules can be found by going to the website at www.ksuintramurals.com, stopping by the SRWC, picking up the IRS Program Guide, or calling the Front Desk at 7/499-3207. All MicroFit assessments are set up through the Wellness Center. To schedule your appointment, stop by the Wellness Center in Room 131 of the SRWC or call 7/423-6394. • geneRAl FAQs i've lost my... Lost and found services are available at the Department of Student Life. Any items found on campus should be taken to Student Life, Student Center Room 274; items may be recov- ered at the same location. A complete list of lost & found locations are on pages 9 & 10 of this handbook. For more information call 7/423-6280. How do i get a campus job? The Student Life Department offers a web page as a clearinghouse for campus positions. Students don't need to visit multiple offices and staff doesn't need to post dozens of fliers. Go to www.ksustudent.com more information and to view available campus student assistant positions. Can i use your phone? 
Outgoing local calls are free to KSU students at the Life Long Learning Center in the Student Center, Room 261, and a courtesy phone is available at the third floor RSO area. where can i get change? The Library circulation desk gives change for use with the copy machines. is there a mailbox around here? The U.S. Post Office does not have a box on campus, but you may bring your stamped letter to Student Life (Student Center Room 274) to go with their outgoing mail. what if the weather is bad? How do i find out if ksu is closed? Visit the Campus Advisories Web page (Under "Quick Links" on any of KSU's main Web pages) or follow OWL Radio and The Sentinel on Twitter. How do i get campus housing? Visit www.ksuhousing.com. Complete all required online tasks, and pay the mandatory non-refundable fees. Until all fees are paid, the reservation is not secured. Call 7/426-0668 if you need assistance, or email leasing@ksuhousing.com. If you need assistance with other residential services, contact KSU Residence Life at reslife@kennesaw.edu or 7/420-4388, or visit www.kennesaw.edu/residencelife. where can i find a notary? TRAC offers free notary service whenever one of the two secretaries is in the office. The Administrative Assistant in Student Life also offers this service. where are the Computer labs on campus? Burrus Building- 4th Floor Nursing Building- 1st Floor Science and Mathematics- 2nd Floor Library- 1st floor (limited computers) Multimedia Development Group (MDG) - Library 4th Floor Math Lab- 4th Floor Library Computer Science- 1st and 3rd Floor Education-Kennesaw Hall Student Center, third floor Registered Student Organization area where can i get help with computers and technology? Contact the KSU Service Desk - 7/499-3555 or email service@kennesaw.edu, or visit http://its.kennesaw.edu/students.htm. Students may also receive assistance in the 4th floor computer labs in the Burruss Building. who are the ksu Police? The University operates a full-service police department employing 53 personnel, 25 of whom are sworn/certified police officers, to promote safety and security on campus. Pro- spective police recruits must pass a nationally-validated entry-level police exam, undergo an extensive background investigation, and successfully complete 10 weeks of Police Academy in order to ensure the highest level of service to the KSU community. All KSU officers have the power of arrest and the authority to enforce all state laws. Their jurisdiction includes the entire campus and extends to 500 yards outside any KSU property controlled by the state Board of Regents. If an offense occurs within the officers' jurisdiction, they can leave this area to pursue the offender. Campus police efforts to make the University a safer place to study and work includes enhanced community services in order to create feeling of safety and security among students, staff and faculty. These services include, but are not limited to, sponsoring representative "focus groups" to address campus problems, an active sexual assault prevention program, safety escorts, assistance to stranded motorists, and proactive building security checks.
Students, faculty and staff may dial 7/423-6666 (ext. 6666 from any campus phone) 24/7/365 to reach a trained operator who will dispatch appropriate resources. A strong, cooperative partnership exists between the Department and Cobb County 911. All 911 calls originating from KSU are immediately "bounced" to the KSU Police Communications Center. where do i pay or dispute a parking ticket? Citations may be paid at the Bursar's Office (located on the 2nd floor of the Student Center, Suite 233) or through Owl Express. Citations may be appealed within 14 calendar days of the receipt of the citation through the Department of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity (SCAI), located on the 2nd floor in the Student Center, Suite 253. Student appeals forms can be found outside SCAI's office or online at http://www.kennesaw.edu/scai/parking_form. shtml. The appeal form must be fully completed along with a typed letter, the original or a copy of the citation, and any additional documentation (witness statements, photographs, etc.). Incomplete appeal forms will not be considered, including those lacking an attached typed letter or a copy of the citation. If your appeal is approved and you have already paid your citation, you will be issued a refund through your KSU One Account within 3-4 weeks. Refunds will be issued based on the selections you made to your KSU One Account when you initially set it up. Decisions will be emailed to your KSU email within a week after the meeting. If your appeal is denied, payment must be submitted within 30 calendar days from receipt of the decision. Students with questions about the appeal process may contact the Student Parking Appeals Coordinator of SCAI at 7/499-3403. where can i find out about shows and concerts at ksu? The KSU Box Office provides information and tickets for arts events at KSU. The Box office is located on the ground floor of the Wilson Bldg. Room 125. You can also find infor- mation online at www.kennesaw.edu/arts. where do the minority students hang out? non-traditional students? international students? All students are encouraged to "hang out" in KSU's living Room, the Student Center. Minority students often relax at the CARC (Cultural Awareness and Resource Center) in the Student Center, Room 263, and non-traditional students enjoy a break in the LLC (Lifelong Learning Center) in Room 261. International students interact in the Global Village in the Student Center, Rm 255. However, all KSU students are encouraged to take advantage of these resources. where is the job placement office? Career Services is on the second floor of Kennesaw Hall. They will assist you with writing your resume as well as help you with internship and co-op opportunities. where can i make copies and print my documents? Your KSU ID card is also your copy/print card. Once you put money in your general declin- ing balance account (either on the web at https://kcashmanager.kennesaw.edu or at one of the convenient K-Cash terminals on campus), you can use your ID to make copies at any of the multi-function copiers in the computer labs or library. Many classrooms and labs also have printers that you can use as described on the Copy/Print website (https://financialservices. kennesaw.edu/copy_print/). If you need assistance, please ask the lab assistant or library staff at the circulation desk. For your convenience, there are also coin-operated copy machines in Burruss, Science, Kennesaw Hall, and the Library. does ksu have a campus card for purchases? Your KSU ID may be used to purchase many goods and services on campus. Students have the benefit of depositing money into two separate accounts on their KSU ID cards that can be used on campus to purchase certain goods and services. These accounts are the General 
Declining Balance Account and the Food Restricted Account. How does the General declining balance account work? Purchases made using this account are charged sales tax. This account can be used to: • Make purchases at the KSU Bookstore, Gateway News, and all campus retail food venues • Gain entry into The Commons at the "retail" price • Utilize copying and printing services on campus via copy/print stations and PrintWise, the wireless printing option • Unused funds in the General Declining Balance Account do not expire and will roll over year to year. How does the Food restricted account work? Purchases made using this account are sales tax exempt, and are only eligible for food items. This account can be used to: Make food-only purchases at any retail food venue on campus Gain entry swipes into The Commons at the "retail" price Unused funds in the Food Restricted Account expire each July 31 and do not roll over to the next academic year. How do i depositing money onto my id card? Money may be deposited into these accounts directly at K-Cash machines on campus or through the K-Cash Manager website: https://kcashmanager.kennesaw.edu. All K-Cash terminals take cash deposits, with one terminal in our dining hall, The Commons, able to accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards. For complete information on K-Cash and K-Cash Manager, please go to the Resources tab at: www.kennesaw.edu/auxiliaryservices. where can i eat? KSU Culinary Services operates several dining options available around campus, which offer a mix of healthy eating and your favorite fast foods. Vending machines for snacks and soft drinks are available in most buildings. The Commons, KSU's new dining hall, is conveniently located next to the Burruss building north of the Campus Green. Visit the Culinary Services website at www.kennesaw.edu/dining for information on all locations, menus, and meal plans. what are the mandatory meal plans? KSU requires that meal plans be included in the registration of all full-time undergraduate students for the Fall and Spring semesters (meal plans are optional during Summer semesters). Minimum mandatory meal plans are automatically included in a student's full-time registra- tion based on earned credit hours at the time of registration. Can i be exempted from the meal plan requirements? Meal plan exemption and cancellation request forms are accepted on the basis of pre- existing financial and medical circumstances only. These forms can be found on the Meal Plans page. Please note that applying for an exemption or cancellation is not a guarantee that it will be approved. How do i know which plan i'm required to purchase? All requirements can be found on the Meal Plans page. All students with fewer than 30 earned credit hours are considered first-year students. The minimum required meal plan will automatically be added to the students' Owl Express account when they register for courses. Payment is due with tuition and fees and students should NOT purchase their required meal plan on the K-Cash Manager website, as this will not update your Owl Express account to reflect payment. How do i check my unused meal balance? 
Visit the K-Cash Manager website (https://kcashmanager.kennesaw.edu/) and log in with your NetID and password, just as you would your student e-mail address. Once you've logged in, the system will show you which plan you've purchased, how many meals you've used, and how many you have remaining. what are the unlimited plans and how do they work? Culinary Services offers two unlimited plans as upgrade options, a 5-Day and a 7-Day Unlimited. The 5-Day allows the user an unlimited amount of entries for any combination of five days during each week of the semester. These days can change week to week. The 7-Day plan allows the user an unlimited number of entries seven days a week during the entire semester. How do i upgrade to a larger meal plan? Students wishing to upgrade to a larger plan should fill out the Meal Plan Upgrade Request. It is extremely important that all ugrade requests be received in the Meal Plan Office (TC 1025) by 5:00pm on the last day of Add/Drop each semester, or they WILL NOT be posted to your student account. After Add/Drop is over, students may purchase additional blocks of meals via the K-Cash Manager (this may be done at any point during the semester). will my meal plan carry over to the next semester? Meal plans are valid for only the semester for which they are purchased and, at the end of the semester, remaining meals will not carry to the following semester. Any unused meals will expire at the end of each semester. How can i stay informed? We know you're bombarded with information in college. Actively use your KSU e-mail account as it is the official communication link to the University. Keep an eye on the bul- letin boards. Become friends with faculty and administrators. Subscribe to the weekly email edition of the campus newspaper at ksusentinel.com and listen to your student-run campus radio station at ksuradio.com. disClaimer Material in the KSU Student Handbook & Daily Planner is intended to be accurate at the time of printing. However, unintentional errors may exist and policies, procedures, regulations and fees, as well as event dates, times and locations may have changed since publication. The material presented is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. This book is paid with advertising revenue, using no student activity fees, and is produced by the Department of Student Life. ............................................ ™ Student Handbook & Daily Planner Kennesaw State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educational institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin or disability. Produced by The Division of Student Success, 2011. ksu student suCCess 
Civility statement In the Division of Student Success (SS) at Kennesaw State University, we care deeply about the welfare of students on campus and about how students, faculty, and staff members treat each other. The KSU community should be one where all people feel safe from threats of violence, anger, or oppression. We believe our community should be a diverse one where people of all cultures, colors, faiths, beliefs, orientations, and abilities are treated with respect and dignity. We understand that differences of opinion do occur, and that such differences are healthy, but how such differences of opinion are expressed is important. The challenge before us in the Division of SS is to work together to help create a more civil community at Kennesaw State University. Our committed goal, therefore, is to work together to formulate a plan of action that will help Kennesaw State University become a place where civil behavior is routinely practiced and is an integral part of our culture. We expect the practice of civility as a routine part of our lives in this community of higher learning. ~ Fall 2008 tHe kennesaw state university alma mater Kennesaw, dear Kennesaw, Nestled in the Georgia pines, What a special place you hold, Treasured in this heart of mine. For the candles you set burning, Lighting paths of love and learning. For the gifts you have given me, Kennesaw, I will cherish thee. Kennesaw, dear Kennesaw, Fairest of the Southland's fame, Sons and daughters gathered here, Stand to praise thy lovely name. For the friendships that were made here, For the dreams we dare to dream here, Kennesaw, we will cherish thee, Kennesaw, we will cherish thee. kennesaw state university
students' Creed The community of Kennesaw State University is steadfast in its commitment to academic excellence and personal integrity. Members of the Kennesaw State University community are obligated to a practice of civilized behavior. Choosing to become a member of this community proclaims the acceptance of KSU's Creed as suggested by the following ideals. i will always strive For Personal and aCademiC eXCellenCe. This statement pledges a commitment to eliminate cheating, lying, disloyalty, and infidelity in all academic, athletic, social and personal relationships. i will always resPeCt tHe riGHts, FeelinGs and ProPerty oF otHers. This statement pledges a commitment to eliminate the violation of any individual's or group's rights to freely express themselves in an appropriate way to eliminate libel, slander, malicious vandalism, theft, arson, and destruction of property. Directory: documents documents -> Concept stage documents -> Concept stage documents -> The great global switch-off documents -> Nonprofit grant application documents -> The Truth about the Rwandan Genocide documents -> Annual InStructional unit plan documents -> Chaos equipment included Download 1.98 Mb. Share with your friends:
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