Graduate admissions

Applications must be forwarded online through the KSU admissions website: http://www.kent.edu/admissions/graduate

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 the application is for the Certificate in Urban Design along with the applicant’s educational and career goals, and 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/academics/graduatestudies/upload/Recommendation-form-2.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. 

If you have questions, please contact:
Graduate Secretary, Ms. Lisa Pozo
330-672-3765 - lpozo@kent.edu