Kennesaw, GA · Conference USA Owls
Kennesaw State Freshman Dorms 2026
Kennesaw State University's live-on requirement is unusual: it applies only to first-year students whose major is based on the Marietta Campus, KSU's secondary campus — first-year students in Kennesaw-campus majors, the much larger population, are not required to live on campus at all. Most incoming Kennesaw-campus students still land in one of three first-year halls: The Summit (suite-style, opened 2022), University Village (apartment-style, opened 2004, with bunked Twin XL-over-Twin XL doubles), or University Village Suites (suite-style, opened 2008). Fall 2026 move-in runs August 19-21 on the Kennesaw campus and August 20-21 on the Marietta campus.
- Bed size
- Varies by hall
- Air conditioning
- Every hall
- Residence halls
- 3 verified
Pick your residence hall
Every Kennesaw State residence hall below has verified bed dimensions, AC status, and a checklist sized to that exact room.
The Summit
- Bed
- Twin XL; frame mechanism not stated
- Under-bed
- Not specified in KSU's hall listing
- AC
- Yes
University Village
- Bed
- Full XL (singles) or bunked Twin XL doubles
- Under-bed
- Bunked doubles; singles standard-height
- AC
- Yes
University Village Suites
- Bed
- Twin XL; frame mechanism not stated
- Under-bed
- Not specified in KSU's hall listing
- AC
- Yes
What to bring to Kennesaw Statedorms — and what’s already there
Every Kennesawfreshman hall includes the same base furnishings. Skip anything already in your room, pack what’s missing, and leave the banned items at home.
⚠ The live-on requirement applies only to first-year students whose major is based on the Marietta Campus — Kennesaw-campus majors are not required to live on campus.
⚠ Air conditioning is not published on KSU's own hall pages for The Summit, University Village, or University Village Suites; treated here as present pending direct confirmation from Housing and Residence Life.
⚠ Personal mini fridges are capped at 4 cubic feet, and e-scooters, hoverboards, and other micro-mobility devices are banned inside all KSU residential buildings.
✓ In every room
- Twin XL bed frame & mattress (Full XL in University Village single bedrooms)
- desk and chair
- dresser
- closet
- WiFi; full kitchen and in-unit washer/dryer additionally provided in University Village apartments
✗ Not provided
- Bedding/linens
- pillows
- personal mini fridge (max 4 cubic feet if brought)
- microwave (except where a full kitchen is already provided)
- desk lamp
- laundry supplies for Summit/University Village Suites residents (community laundry
- not in-unit)
⊘ Prohibited
- Candles and oil lamps
- space heaters
- hot plates
- Bunsen burners
- grills
- fireworks
- firearms/weapons/ammunition
- e-scooters and other micro-mobility devices or motorcycles inside residential buildings
- mounted curtain rods
- wall-mounted TVs
- pets other than fish in a 10-gallon-or-less tank
Top things every Kennesaw freshman needs
The essentials that aren’t in your room — our verified picks, each with a full comparison. Affiliate links; prices and availability shown on Amazon.
Twin XL sheet setDorm beds are extra-long — a standard twin sheet won't fit.
Mattress topperDorm mattresses are thin and firm — a topper is the biggest comfort upgrade.
Surge protectorRequired at most schools — plain extension cords are banned.
Shower caddyCommunal bathrooms — you carry everything to and from the shower.
Under-bed storage binsThe space under the bed is the only real storage a dorm gives you.
LED desk lampNot provided in most halls — you'll want your own light for late study nights.
Common questions about Kennesaw State dorms
- Do all Kennesaw State freshmen have to live on campus?
- No — the live-on requirement only applies to first-year students whose major is based on the Marietta Campus. Students in Kennesaw-campus majors are not required to live on campus, though most first-year housing is built with them in mind anyway.
- Who can get an exemption from the Marietta live-on requirement?
- Students who are 21 or older before the first day of fall classes, live with a parent or guardian, are married or have dependent children, serve in the Armed Forces, or transfer in with 30+ credit hours can request an exemption through KSU's Live-On Exemption Request form.
- When do Kennesaw State students move in for fall 2026?
- Kennesaw Campus move-in runs August 19-21, 2026; Marietta Campus move-in runs August 20-21, 2026. Specific arrival time slots open through the Housing Portal starting July 13.
Planning your move-in? See the full Kennesaw packing guide →
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Dorm shopping guides: Mini fridge · Surge protector · Storage bins · Mattress topper · Desk lamp · Bedding sets · Twin XL sheets · Shower caddy · Towels · Shower shoes · Laundry hamper · Area rug · Mirror · Over-door organizer · Closet organizers · Fans (no AC) · Loft bed setup