Special Interest Housing
Special Interest Housing (SIH) is available for student groups who require specific
housing arrangements as part of their involvement with Kennesaw State University.
Housing accommodations are done through partnerships with different programs in coordination
with the Housing team. If students are interested in living in SIH, they need to reach
out to the departments and apply via their specific process.
Special Interest Housing Options
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Academy for Inclusive Learning
The Academy is a 2-year college experience allowing students with different intellectual or developmental
abilities, who do not meet the University requirements for admission, to learn beside
degree-seeking students and live in the residence halls at the same time. Visit the
Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth website to learn more about the program.
Location: University Village Suites
Contact: academyadmissions@kennesaw.edu
Requires approval from the Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth (WellStar
College of Health and Human Services) to reside in the community.
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Stonewall
The Stonewall community is a gender inclusive housing community specifically geared toward students of all
sexual orientations, genders, gender identities and gender expressions. It was created
for students who want to live in a community celebrating their various identities
while fostering understanding, learning and community alongside their peers.
Location: Contact community administrator for location information
Contact: lgbtq@kennesaw.edu
Requires approval from the LGBTQ Resource Center to reside in the community. Please contact the LGBTQ Resource Center regarding the
process to live in this community.
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ASCEND
The ASCEND SIH is the on-campus living option for KSU CARE students who were homeless and/or
in foster care during their K-12 education. Participants must be Kennesaw State University
students who are pursuing their first bachelor's degree. They must also meet at least
one of the following criteria:
- Verified as an Unaccompanied Homeless Youth status based upon the McKinney-Vento Act
provided by their High School Homeless Liaison
- Eligible for an Education and Training Voucher (EVT) Program funded by the Division
of Family and Children Services (DFCS), Independent Living Program (ILP) of the Georgia
Foster Care Unit
- or eligibility otherwise determined by CARE Case Manager or Program Coordinator
Depending on room availability, and if the eligibility requirements above are met,
these students live together as a community so they can build stronger, hopefully
life-long, relationships with students of similar life experiences. To apply, please
complete the ASCEND Living Learning Village application.
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Graduate Students
If you are a graduate student interested in living on campus, we have limited spaces
available on the Kennesaw Campus. For information on graduate housing, please email
ksuhousing@kennesaw.edu.
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Veterans
Veteran students can reach out to ksuhousing@kennesaw.edu if they are interested in on-campus living accommodations.