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

Computing-related disciplines in other colleges

There are many different domains within the field of computing.

CCSE Majors mainly focus on the technical side of the software concerning computers, and to some extent, the hardware.

Computer Engineering majors focus on the hardware side of computing. Software is touched on a little bit. If you're interested in this major, check out the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.

Information Systems is the more business side of computing, and is a Bachelor of Business Administration. If you're interested in this major, check out the Coles College of Business.

Information Security and Assurance is also focused on business, and is also a Bachelor of Business Administration. You'll also find this major in the Coles College of Business.

Cybersecurity is a blend of the technical side of IT, the business aspect of Information Security and Assurance, and a little bit of Criminal Justice. It's a 100% online degree. You can find more information about this degree in the Cyber Institute.
Orientation Materials
Curriculum sheets
- Computer Science | prerequisite flowchart (Fall 2022)
- Information Technology | prerequisite flowchart (Fall 2022)
- Computer Game Design & Development | prerequisite flowchart (Fall 2022)
- Software Engineering | prerequisite flowchart (Fall 2022)
Planning Guides
- Computer Science, Computer Game Design & Development, and Software Engineering
- Information Technology
Registration Guide
- Spring 2023 Orientations

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).

How do I find my registration time ticket information?
1. Log on to Owl Express
2. Click on "Registration"
3. Click on "Registration Status and Time Ticket"

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.

Tynisha Waters

Last Names A-D

Montreal Thomas

Last Names A-D

Aaron Parker

Last Names E-K

Mark Pilgrim

Last Names E-K

Camille Stringer

Last Names L-Q

Shanoe Smith

Last Names L-Q

Denise Barclay

Last Names R-Z

Le'Cha Tyson

Last Names R-Z

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).

I attended orientation but I'd like to watch the CCSE presentation again

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!