Intensive English Program (IEP)

Academic English for university entrance, career development and enhancement, cultural immersion, and a community ESL program all taught by expert Instructors on Kennesaw State University’s campus.

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IEP-Sponsored Field Trips

The Intensive English Program will periodically offer an IEP-sponsored field trip. Sometimes these trips are free, and sometimes you will be asked to help cover the cost of the trip. On average, most field trips will cost less than $20. If we are offering any field trips during the session, you will receive an email with further details on how to register for the trip.

Here are some examples of past field trips:

To get more information about field trips, please stop by the IEP Office or email iep@kennesaw.edu. 

All field trip participants will need to complete a Field Trip Waiver that is available in the IEP Office.

KSU Gym & Rec Center

Students enrolled in the Intensive English Program can pay $30.00 per month or $10 per day and enjoy the Dr. Betty L. Siegel Student Recreation and Activities Center (SRAC).

SRAC includes a 4-court gymnasium, a Multi-Activity Court, 3 Activity Rooms, 8 tennis courts, 2 sand volleyball courts, weight room, racquetball court, health classes, and indoor and outdoor pool.

For more information and to see pictures of the gym, please visit the Department of Sports and Recreation for more information.

If you are interested in joining the SRAC, please visit the admin office in the SRAC Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. 

On-Campus Activities

Conversation Corner

Each session, the IEP holds a pizza lunch to encourage conversation between IEP students and native-speaking KSU students. Students meet and chat during the lunch break, fostering inter-cultural communication in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Global Village

Students enrolled in the IEP are encouraged to visit the Global Village to connect with other international students who are enrolled at KSU.

The Global Village offers study space, a computer lab, and a small kitchen space to store or warm your food. In addition to offering this space, they host weekly events such as Teaching Tuesdays, where a student gives a short presentation about their country.

KSU Student Organizations

Students in the Intensive English Program are also encouraged to join other student organizations such as:

  • African Students Association (ASA)
  • Caribbean Student Association
  • French Club
  • Japanese Culture Club
  • Korean Undergraduate Association
  • Muslim Student Association and other faith-based and spiritual groups

For more information on any of the organizations listed above, please visit the IEP Office or the KSU Owl Life student organizations website.

Learn how to join a registered student organization.

Off-Campus Activities

Kennesaw State University is located less than 30 miles from downtown Atlanta. Students have a variety of places they can visit after classes, on the weekends, or during session breaks.

Outdoor and Recreation

Shopping

Markets

Local Attractions

Sporting Events

Music Venues

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