Study in the U.S.A. - Southeast (in English) - ISEP Exchange
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.
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:
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Business |
Engineering |
International/Global Studies |
History |
Social Sciences |
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Professional Selling |
Device Control and Simulation of Mobile Robots |
Global Security |
The Africans in the Diaspora |
Gender and Social Justice |
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Applied Statistical and Optimization Models |
Fluid Mechanics |
Comparative Democratization |
Emerging Themes in Africa History |
Philosophies of Peace |
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Legal and Ethical Environment of Business |
Geotechnical Engineering |
Politics of International Terrorism |
Women in U.S. History and Culture |
Music and the Holocaust |
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International Marketing |
Thermodynamics |
Applied Research Design in Intl Affairs |
Business & Economic History of the U.S. |
Race and Technology |
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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.
Academics
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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