Congratulations and Welcome! 

Congratulations on your acceptance to Kennesaw State University and Keeping Sights Upward Journey Honors College! We are thrilled to be a part of your future at KSU! This checklist is intended to aid you as you navigate your transition into life at Kennesaw State University and KSU Journey Honors College. While the resources and forms referenced below do not need to be completed in any specific order, please note that some of the items below are addressed on a first-come, first-served basis and some timelines are tighter than others.  

Honors-specific opportunities such as housing and scholarships are on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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1. Next-Steps

Review university-wide, new-student resources, activate your netID and student email, and begin checking your student email for KSU and honors updates! 

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2. Review the Next Steps in the Cohort Admissions Process

If you applied for one of our elite First-Year cohort programs, review the remaining steps in the cohort admissions process and important Honors Interview Day information below!

Next Steps for Cohort Applicants
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3. Attend a KSU Orientation

Attendance at an in-person or virtual KSU Orientation session is required for all owls. Your Honors Welcome Session will take place at KSU Orientation, so be sure to register for KSU Orientation as soon as your are able. KSU Orientation will be your first opportunity to regsiter for both honors and non-honors courses!

Pop by the Honors Lounge on either the Marietta or Kennesaw Campus during your KSU Orientation!

4. Follow Us

Follow KSU Journey Honors College on Instagram (@honorsKSU)

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5. Consider your KSU Housing options

KSU Journey Honors College has partnered with KSU Housing to provide the Honors Living-Learning Village (LLV). Tenants for this community are selected and managed by KSU housing - for more information, please view the KSU Housing website. To apply for housing in the Honors LLV, please complete the KSU Housing application and indicate an interest in the Honors LLV. 

6. Get Involved

Check out Owl Life to get involved with student organizations and RSVP for honors events!  
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7. Scrappy鈥檚 Bucket List

Check out Scrappy鈥檚 Bucket List to discover campus events and earn rewards!