KSU Basics
What does KSU stand for?
Kennesaw State University
What large outdoor space is commonly used for events on campus?
The campus green
What event welcomes students at the beginning of the fall semester?
Week of Welcome
Who is our university president?
Kathy Schwaig
What bus system connects the two campuses?
BIG OWL BUS!
What are KSU’s official colors?
Black and Gold
What building houses many SGA meetings and student offices?
Carmichael Student Center
KSU students are often called “Owls,” but what phrase is commonly used to refer to the broader campus community?
Owl Nation
Before its major growth, KSU was widely known as what type of school?
Commuter School
Which KSU college plays a critical role in addressing Georgia’s nursing shortage?
Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
KSU operates how many primary campuses? (Name them!)
Two: Kennesaw and Marietta
What academic focus is the Marietta Campus historically known for?
STEM, Engineering, Architecture
What day celebrates philanthropy and student support at KSU?
KSU Giving Day
Today, KSU is the ___ largest university in Georgia by enrollment.
Third
What age group sets KSU apart from many traditional universities?
Nontraditional and adult learners
What designation did KSU earn that reflects its growing research activity?
R2
Name one major academic college at KSU.
Wellstar College, Bagwell College, Coles College, Radow College, etc.
KSU’s size allows it to serve which student population particularly well?
First Gen & Transfer Students
Approximately how many students attend KSU today?
51,000+ Students
How many colleges make up KSU’s academic structure?
14
What major institutional change in 2015 reshaped KSU’s academic structure?
The consolidation with Southern Polytechnic State University
What is the name of the main library on the Kennesaw Campus?
Sturgis Library
KSU originally opened as what type of institution?
A junior college