Graduate admissions
Applications must be forwarded online through the KSU admissions website: http://www.kent.edu/admissions/graduate . Students interested in the Dual Master of Architecture/Master of Business Administration are encouraged to review requirements of the College of Business for admission to the MBA. Students applying to the Dual MArch/MBA are admitted separately by each program's graduate committee.
In addition to KSU general requirements (min. GPA = 2.75), admission to the programs are administered through the Graduate Studies Committee and is based on:
- Statement of purpose
- Curriculum vitae
- Original Transcripts from colleges previously attended
- Undergraduate GPA
- GRE scores
- Letters of reference
- Portfolio of design work
Statement of Purpose:
One page maximum, indicating which option the application is for (e.g. M.Arch. in Kent, M.Arch. at the CUDC, M.Arch. and M.B.A. dual degree in Kent, M.Arch. and M.U.D. dual degree at the CUDC) along with the applicant’s educational and career goals, including research and/or concentration interests.
Graduate Record Examinations:
For information on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), please check: www.gre.org. Scores above 151(460) verbal reasoning, 150 (620) quantitative reasoning and 4.25 analytical writing will give an applicant good chances of admission.
Letters of Recommendation:
Submit letters of recommendation completed by persons who are familiar with your educational goals and your ability to achieve them (at least three, one of which from a non academic source, preferably professional); The format may be a letter and/or the Recommendation Form. Which can be downloaded at: http://www.kent.edu/admissions/apply/graduate/upload/Graduate-Letter-of-Recommendation-Form.pdf
Individuals should comment on your professional and/or academic abilities.
Send the items above (forms or letters) to:
Research and Graduate Studies
Office of Graduate Services
116 Cartwright Hall
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242-0001
Deadlines
The application deadline for Fall admission is February 1 for ALL materials.
Assistantships
Those applying for Graduate or Teaching Assistantship, must complete a form, which is downloadable at: http://www.kent.edu/academics/graduatestudies/upload/Application-for-Graduate-Appointment1.pdf
If you have questions, please contact:
Graduate Secretary, Ms. Lisa Pozo
330-672-3765 - lpozo@kent.edu