• Courses
    • Professional Certificates & Courses
    • Corporate Learning
    • Online Courses
    • Executive Education
    • 50+ OLLI Program
    • Personal Enrichment Classes
    • Summer Camps
    • Intensive English Program
    Our Community Catalog
    OLLI Catalog Winter 2023
  • Events
    • Graduation
    • Book an Event
  • Student Resources
    • Career Development Resources
    • Catalog
    • Financial Aid
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • KSU Discounts
    • Military Education Benefits
    • Scholarships
  • About
    • Blog
    • Contact
    • Instructor Application
    • Give to CPE
  • Login
    • Login to Register
    • Login to Moodle

Community and Professional EducationCommunity and Professional Education
  • Courses
    • Professional Certificates & Courses
    • Corporate Learning
    • Online Courses
    • Executive Education
    • 50+ OLLI Program
    • Personal Enrichment Classes
    • Summer Camps
    • Intensive English Program
    Our Community Catalog
    OLLI Catalog Winter 2023
  • Events
    • Graduation
    • Book an Event
  • Student Resources
    • Career Development Resources
    • Catalog
    • Financial Aid
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • KSU Discounts
    • Military Education Benefits
    • Scholarships
  • About
    • Blog
    • Contact
    • Instructor Application
    • Give to CPE
  • Login
    • Login to Register
    • Login to Moodle
  • Activities

    • Home
    • Intensive English Program
    • Current Students
    • Activities

    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:

    • Georgia Aquarium 
    • The High Museum of Art 
    • Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield 
    • Atlanta History Center 
    • Etowah Indian Mounds 
    • Stone Mountain 
    • Coke Museum 
    • CNN Tour 
    • Atlanta Braves Game (baseball) 
    • Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) National Historic Site 

    To get more information about field trips, please stop by the IEP Office and speak directly with Dawn Edwards or Jennifer Hoosier.

    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 $97.00 each semester 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 IEP Office to pick up a Gym Membership Form.


    On-Campus Activities

    IEP Socials

    The IEP Socials are held certain Wednesdays during the session at lunch or after class and this an opportunity for IEP and KSU students to interact and practice conversation.

    Conversation Partners Program

    The ESL Study and Tutorial Center arranges a Conversation Partner Program at the beginning of the Spring I and Fall I sessions. Contact David Schmidt at the ESL Study and Tutorial Center in room 442 of the Library in August or January if you would like to apply for this program.

    Global Village

    Students enrolled in the IEP Center are encouraged to the visit the Global Village, also called the Office of International Student Programs, to connect with other international students that are enrolled in KSU.

    The Global Village offers study space, computer lab, and small kitchen space to store your food or warm your food. In addition to offering this space, the International Student Association (ISA) hosts a celebration every month that honors a specific country or cultural event.

    During the Spring semester, you can check out the Miss KSU International pageant, Fashion Show, International Bazaar, Soccer Tournament, and Cruise the World events.

    During the Fall semester, you can check out the Mr. KSU International pageant, Karaoke Night, ISA BBQ, Holiday Dinner, and Cruise the World Events.

    Global Village Hours 

    Monday – Thursday from 8:30am to 7:00pm

    Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm

    Closed on Saturday & Sunday

    Global Village Location

    Carmichael Student Center, Room 225

    For more information about the Global Village and how to get involved with the International Student Association (ISA), please visit the International Student Programs website.

    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 Student Association

    Muslim Student Association and other Faith Based and Spiritual Groups

    Turkish Student Association

    For more information on any of the organizations listed above, please visit the IEP Office.


    Off-Campus Activities 

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

    Outdoor and Recreation

    • Kennesaw Mountain 
    • Lake Allatoona
    • Amicola Falls
    • Chattahoochee River
    • Rivertubing in Helen
    • Bowling in Kennesaw 
    • Stone Mountain 
    • Piedmont Park in Atlanta

    Shopping

    • Town Center Mall in Kennesaw 
    • Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta
    • Virgina Highlands in Atlanta 
    • Pendergrass Flea Market in Pendergrass
    • Little 5 Points in Atlanta 
    • Ponce Market in Atlanta 

    Markets

    • DeKalb County Farmer’s Market in Decatur 
    • Buford Farmer’s Market in Atlanta 
    • Nam Dae Mun Farmer’s Market in Smyrna

    Local Attractions

    • Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta 
    • World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta 
    • CNN Studio Tour in Atlanta
    • Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta 
    • High Museum of Art in Atlanta 
    • Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta 
    • Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta 

    Sporting Events

    • Atlanta Falcon (American Football in Fall & Winter)
    • Atlanta Hawks (Basketball in Fall & Spring)
    • Atlanta Braves (Baseball in Spring & Summer)
    • Atlanta United FC (Soccer Spring, Summer, and Fall)
    • KSU Sports (All year long)

    Music Venues

    • The Tabernacle in Atlanta 
    • The Masquerade in Atlanta 
    • Variety Playhouse in Atlanta 
    • Fox Theater in Atlanta 
    • Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Alpharetta
    • Lakewood Amphitheater in Atlanta

    Intensive English Program Menu

    • IEP Home
    • Apply
      • F-1 Visas
      • J-1 Visas
      • Tourist Visas
      • Permanent Residents, Citizens and All Other Visa Students
      • Applicants Under the Age of 18
    • About
      • About the IEP
      • Mission, Vision, and Core Values
      • Staff
    • Graduate College Bridge Program
    • Future Students
      • Why Come to the KSU IEP Center
      • Courses
      • Costs
      • Important Dates
      • Admission to KSU
      • Global Education
      • IEP Handbook
    • Current Students
      • Current Students Home
      • Health
      • Housing & Dining Options
      • Employment & Volunteering
      • Activities
      • Transportation
      • Visa Status
      • IEP Handbook
    • Academics
      • Academics Home Page
      • Classes
      • IEP Levels
      • Policies
      • Tutoring & Advising
      • IEP Handbook
      • Campus Resources
    • Community ESL Classes
    • Contact Us
    CPE Logo

    Kennesaw - KSU Center

    3333 Busbee Drive, #3301
    Kennesaw, Georgia 30144

    (470) 578-6765

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • Linkedin
    • YouTube
    • Blog

    Courses

    • Graduate College
    • All Courses
    • Professional Certificates & Courses
    • Online Courses
    • Personal Enrichment Classes

    For Students

    • Career Development Resources
    • Catalog
    • Financial Aid
    • Military Education Benefits

    Quick Links

    • Blog
    • Contact
    • Corporate Learning
    • Open House

    © 2022 Kennesaw State University - Community and Professional Education

    • Privacy
    • Policies
    • Sitemap
    • Text Only