As an ISEP student, you can build your own program by choosing your courses from a variety of fields. Use the notes for course searching to help you find which courses are available.

HOUSING

KSU reserves spaces for students in KSU Place II, an on-campus apartment-style residence housing. KSU Place II is located on the Northernmost side of Kennesaw Campus with easy walking paths that go all the way to the otherside of campus. The apartments are 4 bedroom; 2 bath and each student has a private bedroom and shared bathroom. Each apartment is furnished with a full living room and kitchen with bar seating. Buildings are co-ed but each apartment is single-gender. 

All ISEP Exchange students pay their home tuition, housing, and meal costs. The housing costs listed on the website do not apply to incoming ISEP Exchange students.

Housing is still open during fall and spring breaks.

MEALS

All students will receive the Weekly 12 meal plan. This includes 12 swipes per week for the on-campus dining halls. Along with the swipes, students are provided $525 in Dining Dollars that can be used to purchase food at other on-campus sites. KSU has two main campuses, the Kennesaw Campus and the Marietta Campus, and meal plans and dining dollars can be used at both campus dining halls and food sites.

Students receive stipends during Fall and Spring breaks when the cafeteria is closed. Stipends will be issued in the form of a check. Students will need to open a local bank account on arrival in order to access the funds.

Program Website

Course Description

Kennesaw State University (KSU) is a liberal arts university that has an extensive portfolio of fields of study available for ISEP students. The fields of study most appropriate for ISEP participants include international affairs, history, social sciences, computer science, information systems, engineering, visual arts, and English language & literature. KSU has a strong culture of community engagement through volunteering and service, which is also a great way to make new friends!

KSU is made up of two main campuses, the Kennesaw Campus and the Marietta campus, and ISEP students are able to take courses at both. There is a campus bus that transports students between the two campuses multiple times throughout the day that is free to students. All students will be house on the KSU campus regardless of where the majority of their classes are.

Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 12 to 15 US credits. Students typically enroll in 4-5 classes per term. A term runs for about 15 weeks. To determine how these convert at your home institution, please contact your home university coordinator.

If you use financial assistance, please speak with your home coordinator to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial assistance.

 

Sample Classes Available:

Business 

Engineering 

International/Global Studies 

History 

Social Sciences 

Professional Selling 

Device Control and Simulation of Mobile Robots 

Global Security 

The Africans in the Diaspora 

Gender and Social Justice 

Applied Statistical and Optimization Models 

Fluid Mechanics 

Comparative Democratization 

Emerging Themes in Africa History 

Philosophies of Peace 

Legal and Ethical Environment of Business 

Geotechnical Engineering 

Politics of International Terrorism 

Women in U.S. History and Culture 

Music and the Holocaust 

International Marketing 

Thermodynamics 

Applied Research Design in Intl Affairs 

Business & Economic History of the U.S. 

Race and Technology 

Strategic Management 

Data Collection and Analysis 

International Environmental Policy 

The History of the American West 

Black Panthers 

 

For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.  

Website for Course Availability

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Olivia Cordero 703-504-9980 | Ocordero@isep.org Thank you for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I’ll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

Academics

Undergraduate
(in English)

Fields of Study

  • Architecture

    Environmental Design/Architecture

  • Area Studies:

    Asian Studies European Studies United States Studies

  • Biology

    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

  • Business:

    Accounting Business Management Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Marketing

  • Communication: Recommended!

    Digital Communication and Media Journalism Mass Communication/Media Studies Public Relations Radio and Television

  • Computer and Information Sciences: Recommended!

    Computer and IT Support Services Informatics

  • Construction Trades

    Construction Site Management

  • Engineering: Recommended!

    Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Software Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Environmental Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering

  • English Language and Literature: Recommended!

    American Literature (United States) English Literature (British and Commonwealth) General Literature Writing

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures:

    Chinese Language and Literature Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics French Language and Literature German Language and Literature Italian Language and Literature Japanese Language and Literature Korean Language and Literature Linguistics Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Spanish Language and Literature

  • Health Sciences

    Public Health

  • History: Recommended!

    American History (United States) Asian History European History Medieval and Renaissance Studies Museology/Museum Studies

  • Hospitality and Tourism

    Hospitality Management

  • International/Global Studies: Recommended!

    International Relations and Affairs Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

  • Language and Culture

  • Law/Criminal Justice: Recommended!

    Criminology International Law Juvenile Corrections Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis Legal Studies

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences

  • Mathematics

  • Natural Resources/Conservation

    Environmental Science

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies

    Philosophy

  • Physical Sciences:

    Chemistry Geology/Earth Science Physics

  • Psychology

  • Social Sciences: Recommended!

    Anthropology Geography Human Development and Family Studies Political Science and Government Sociology

  • Sports Studies:

    Kinesiology and Exercise Science Sport and Fitness Management

  • Visual and Performing Arts:

    Art History Art Studies Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management Dance Digital Arts Drama and Theatre Arts Drawing Film Studies Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Game and Interactive Media Design Industrial and Product Design Music Performance Music Theory and Composition Studio Arts

Academic Requirements

  • TOEFL iBT Score: 79
  • IELTS Score: 6.5

Special Application Instructions

Course Prerequisites

For all areas of study, some courses may have pre-requisites that must be completed prior to enrollment in a course.

- Upper-level courses may require prerequisites and approval by the department for entry into the course.

Portfolio Requirements

- Visual arts classes are restricted to majors and may require portfolio approval. The portfolio requirements are: 4 artworks and a 200-word artist statement. Please include your portfolio in your ISEP application as an additional document.

- Architecture courses are limited and may require a portfolio for approval.

Internal Application

Students may be expected to submit a supplemental application which is required of the host institution for the purpose of admission and enrollment. Instructions will be sent by the ISEP Host Coordinator by email after placement.  

Accommodation Needs

Kennesaw State University has certain services available to students with reasonable accommodation requests. In general, mobility, visual, mental health, housing, and learning accommodations can be arranged. Students should speak with their ISEP Student Services Officer prior to placement to request if specific accommodations can be arranged. 

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

Other Academic Conditions

Academics

How to search for courses:

You can use the course filter to research when classes are typically offered.  

Make sure that you select the correct Academic Year Catalog in the top right corner of the page. 

Filter the courses by Prefix 

Selecting the courses name will open a mini-window showing the amount of credit hours and course prerequisites 

See whether or not the courses are available in-person or hybrid. ISEP students are only permitted to take 1 online course/max 3-credit hours of online courses per semester.

To view courses by program, select Academic Programs, and any Baccalaureate or Formal Minor title.  

To see whether the courses will be available that term, make sure to ask your KSU host coordinator after placement to confirm. 

Academic limitations:

ISEP students are not permitted to take courses in the College of Nursing.

Academic Calendar

Typical Fall Semester: August through December

Arrival: Tuesday or Wednesday before classes start (second week of August typically)  

Depart: Typically, the second week of December 

Typical Spring Schedule: January through May

Arrival: First week of January 

Depart: Second or Third week of May 

During vacation times – students can stay in their dorms.

Students cannot arrive early or extend their housing. 

Departure Notes

Students are responsible for staying until the end of the semester and may not leave before the final date of their semester exams. Neither ISEP nor KSU can guarantee an early departure; leaving early may result in a failing exam grade and/or forfeit of credit.  

 

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.

VISA: All non-U.S. citizens will be required to obtain a visa. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

Semester & Prices (based on your filters)

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