Step by Step New CCSE Student Orientation

Who is this page for? This page has been created for students pursuing degrees within the College of Computing and Software Engineering. We offer the following majors:

  • Computer Science
  • Computer Game Design & Development
  • Information Technology (includes some Information Security components)
  • Software Engineering

New Student Orientation Website - Find important orientation information for any new KSU student.

Step 1: Look for an email from a CCSE Advisor in your KSU email account

If you signed up for an orientation as a major within CCSE, you should be sent an email within the week prior to your orientation day that contains important information about your degree requirements, recommended classes for your intended major, how to find your financial aid counselor, and who your academic advisors are. If you didn't get an email or you have trouble finding it, contact us at ccseadvising@kennesaw.edu. 

If you're not sure which CSE course to begin with (CSE 1300 or CSE 1321/L), you can take our first year experience (FYE) placement test to help you decide which one may be right for you.

Step 2: Review the Advising Conspectus

Our conspectus establishes what academic advising is, what you can expect from us, what we expect from you, important resources to help you succeed, and an undergraduate academic milestone timeline.

Step 3: Read Through the Registration Tips & Help Booklet

Students admitted for Spring 2023

Your registration time ticket will begin on your orientation day and remain open until about add/drop.This workbook includes information for both freshmen and transfer students, therefore not everything may apply to you. It contains step by step guides for how to set up your web browser for registration, math placement information, and potential errors you may encounter (and how to resolve them).

    1. Log on to Owl Express
    2. Click on "Registration"
    3. Click on "Registration Status and Time Ticket"

    Where to find registration status/time ticket information on Owl Express


For transfer orientations, we will also be sending an email with recommended courses to register for to your student email for more specific information pertaining to you.

We recommend that you have this workbook open to go through it during the process of registration.

Step 4: Schedule an Appointment with an Advisor (if you haven't yet)

We're available to meet with students in-person, by phone, or through a Microsoft Teams virtual call. If you choose to schedule in-person advising, please make sure you bring and wear a mask and observe the 6-foot social distancing guidelines.

All advisors are trained on all CCSE degrees, so it doesn't matter with whom you have your appointment. 

Step 5: Attend Orientation

If you haven't signed up for an orientation yet, you should do so as soon as you can! Attending an orientation is the only way you'll be able to register for your first classes as a KSU student prior to just before classes start (and by that point, class options are usually extremely limited). 

Step 6: Register When Your Time Ticket Opens

Don't forget to refer to the registration workbook we linked in Step 3!

If you encounter any issues during the registration process or have any questions, you can email us at ccseadvising@kennesaw.edu!

Check out our FAQ and How-to video for registering for CSE 1321 & CSE 1321L!

Other Orientation Resources

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