Parking at KSU
IEP students can purchase a parking permit for $46 per session. To purchase a parking permit, please go to the Talon One Service Center on the first floor of the Student Center.
After you have made your $46 payment, your car is registered. You will not receive a physical parking tag.
Once you pay for your parking permit, you will be able to park in Central Parking – the green area located at this link: Central Parking Map
KSU Shuttle Bus: B.O.B.
Kennesaw State University’s B.O.B. buses transport KSU students, faculty, and staff to various locations on-campus and off-campus. Important bus stops include Town Point (Admissions), local apartments, and Town Center Mall.
There is no exact schedule for B.O.B. Buses run continuously Monday through Friday, with some service on Saturday. Plan enough time in your schedule in case you just miss the bus and have to wait for the next one.
For the latest real-time arrival information, consider downloading the TransLoc app or visit:
You can also download the mobile app by visiting the following:
Off-Campus Transportation
The easiest way to get around town is to have a car and driver’s license. If you do not have these, you have a few options:
County Buses
KSU Kennesaw Campus is conveniently located near several CobbLinc bus routes to the local area and Downtown Atlanta.
Please visit the CobbLinc link to learn more about what services and routes are available to students that are coming to the Kennesaw Campus.
For more information about routes that are available to and from Atlanta, please visit the Cobb County Government page.
If you are considering riding the bus, please keep in mind the following:
- There is no service available on Sunday, New Years Day holiday on January 2, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- For Fares and Transfers, please visit the CobbLinc Fares page.
Renting a Car
If you have a valid driver’s license, you can rent a car. Rental cars can cost on average around a $100 per day. You MUST be at least 25 years old to rent a car.
Taxi Services
Taxi services through companies or on-demand personal drivers are also available in this area for hire.
When using these services, please remember that you are responsible for your own safety. Here are some precautions that you can take when using these services that can help you get home safely:
- Verify the identity of the driver and the car before you get into the vehicle
- Wait inside a building for your ride to come and pick you up
- Keep in touch with family and friends! If something doesn’t feel right, call someone and let them know your location
- Take note of the driver’s rating on the app! Drivers with a good rating are typically liked by the customer for their quality service
How to Get a Driver’s License
Students may drive cars in the US with their international driver’s license. However, if you plan to be in the US more than one year, you are required to get a GA State driver’s license. Since all F-1 visa students I-20s are set for a specific amount of time, we suggest that all F-1 students get GA State driver’s licenses if they will be driving a car.
For the State of Georgia, if your international driver’s license if not in English you will need to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) from your home country. An IDP is a translation of your home-country driver’s license into 10 languages, including English. Click here to learn more about IDP.
To make this process as simple as possible, please review the Steps to Obtain a Driver’s License handout.