1.1 Student Responsibility
Students are expected to have read this section of the catalog and to be generally familiar with academic rules. Students are expected to consult this section of the catalog and follow the procedures that are outlined herein when the appropriate time in their academic tenure approaches. For example, students who are within a year of graduating should review the graduation section and comply with the timetable for petitioning to graduate.
In a pedagogical setting, students are expected to develop the ability to read and follow instructions as part of their educational experience. Faculty advisors are available to help students interpret what they have read and to encourage appropriate actions. However, it is the student’s responsibility to ask questions when in doubt, and to seek out information from official sources rather than to allow rumor to dictate actions.
1.2 Student Records
In accordance with the policy of the Board of Regents of the State of Georgia and under the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), Kennesaw State University maintains various educational records for each matriculating student.
These records are considered confidential and will not be released for use outside the institution without the written consent of the student. Exceptions as authorized by the Act are noted below.
1.3 Directory Information
KSU Directory Information may be found at https://www.kennesaw.edu/ferpa/. If it is not on this list, it is not Directory Information and cannot be released without the student’s consent (unless another exception to FERPA applies).
1.4 Student Email
The official means of communication between the university and students is the KSU student email. Students are responsible for information sent to their university email accounts.
1.5 Telecommunication Policies
The policies for use of all telecommunications equipment, including telephones, computer and FAX equipment, are found on the Kennesaw State University (KSU) Web Site at uits.kennesaw.edu/ or they can be reached from the KSU Intranet Home Page by choosing the topic Issue Specific System Policies from the “Computing Resources” section.
Use of any of these facilities implies an understanding of and compliance with these policies.
1.6 Disclaimer
It should be noted that program and course requirements and university policies are subject to change without advanced notice. Changes in policy and requirements enacted by the Board of Regents take precedence over existing university policies and requirements. The University will make reasonable efforts to accommodate students affected by such changes but reserves the right to determine where and to what extent it will grant exceptions to new policies and requirements. In cases where courses are deleted, students must substitute courses deemed acceptable by the Graduate Program Coordinator/Director for the degree program in question.
Complaint Resolution Statement
Kennesaw State University is committed to maintaining a respectful and responsive academic environment. Any individual-faculty, staff, student, or third party-who has a complaint or concern is encouraged to seek resolution through informal dialogue or by contacting the University Ombudsman. When informal options are not feasible or fail to resolve the matter, KSU directs formal written complaints, grievances, or appeals to the appropriate office for review and resolution. For more information, please refer to the Complaint Resolution Policy. Additional information may be found in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) at the following link: https://nc-sara.org/sara-policy-overview/.
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