Residence Hall Info
Estimated costs for living in a residence hall range from $2,020 - $3,765  (depending on the style of residence hall you choose) each semester. Payment for your room is required when you arrive in Kent. Students who choose to live in a dorm during fall and/or spring semesters are required to complete a contract for housing and pay an application fee of $25 as well as a deposit of $200. If students have signed a contract for housing, they are required to pay for their housing whether they choose to stay in the dorm or not. Sometimes students want to cancel their contract before it is finished. The university requires special and verifiable reasons for canceling a dorm contract. Summer students pay a weekly rate for the amount of time they stay. All dorms have laundry and some kind of cooking facility. Students share restrooms and showers with their own gender.

If you live in a dormitory there are special rules. For example, students are sometimes required to leave their dorm room during holiday and vacation periods.The student needs to stay in a special dorm called "guest housing" during some breaks (Guest Housing costs extra). Also, if you share a room with another student, there are rules for both of you. Your "Resident Assistant" (RA), who lives in your dorm building, has a list of rules for you and your new roommate. If you have questions about your dorm, please ask Evie Papacosma, the Intensive Language Programs Coordinator at the ESL Center.

Health Issues/Insurance
All students in the ESL Program are required to carry health insurance. You may purchase health insurance through Kent State University's health care provider when you arrive in Kent or bring proof of your own health insurance which should be comparable to the insurance provided by Kent State.

Also, all students are required to have specific immunization shots. After you have been admitted to the ESL Program we will send you a special form which your doctor should complete. Please bring the information with you to Kent. If you do not have the information, the University requires that you receive the immunizations here. There is a charge ranging from $15 to $150 depending on the immunization shots.

Computer Labs
Students have access to various computer labs on campus where they can use wordprocessing, and Internet services.

Career Advice, Referrals, Applications
The ESL Center, with its experienced personnel, provides career counseling and assists in the preparation of documents for the purpose of enrolling in undergraduate and/or graduate degree programs at Kent State University.

Field Trips & Excursions
All ESL students and their families can participate to field trips, parties and excursions. Students should read the "Bulletin Board" in 201Satterfield for announcements about trips. Come practice your English with us and learn about American culture.

Bulletin/Message Board
All students should look at the bulletin board in 201 Satterfield several times a week. There will be important and helpful information put there daily. If you do not understand a message, please ask anyone for help.

Student ID cards
All students will receive a student ID card (flash card) after they have paid their tuition. Your ID card is important: with it, you can borrow books from the library, and use the library computers, the e-mail service, as well as the Wellness Center.

School or Personal Advice
If you are homesick, having homework problems, health problems, ANYTHING,  see Evie for help! If you have special questions don't be afraid to ask!

SpecialEvents
Kent State University has many special events open to all students. You can watch sports events, see on-campus movies, listen to music concerts, see plays & recitals, visit art shows, etc. Look for special event announcements on the Student Center Bulletin and in 201 Satterfield Hall (ESL Center).

Work
Full-time students who have a F1 visa are permitted to work on campus up to 20 hours each week during the semester and 40 hours a week during breaks & holidays. Students must apply for a social security number and get a written document verifying their enrollment and status from Kent State University.