Application Procedure:

Kent State University is now processing all applications online. Here is the general procedure for all applications. Be sure to check program-specific guidelines (links below) for additional information.

A. Complete the English Department Graduate Application Form so that we can track your application through the official Online Application process.

B. Complete the Kent State University Online Application:

1. Start at the Kent State Admissions Application site: Apply Now
2. At this page scroll down to and click on “Graduate Admissions”; if you are an international student, click on "International Admissions."
3. At this page ("Step 1), select the degree program type you are applying to: i.e. “masters” or “doctoral.”
4. Read and follow the instructions under “Step 2.” 
   

   Domestic student applications are processed through "Research and Graduate Studies" and all required materials should be sent directly to this address:

   Research and Graduate Studies     or e-mail to gradapps@kent.edu
   Office of Graduate Services
   116 Cartwright Hall
   Kent State University
   PO Box 5190
   Kent OH 44242-0001

    International student applications are all processed through the Office of International Affairs:

   Office of International Affairs (OIA)    or     E-mail to intladm@kent.edu
   Van Campen Hall
   Kent State University
   PO Box 5190
   Kent OH 44242-0001

   Transcripts must be sent directly by your current institution's Registrar to the appropriate address above. Additional information (such as guidelines for the Statement of Goals) is posted under each program in the department (use links below).

5. Proceed to “Step 3” which is “apply now.”  Follow the instructions on the subsequent pages. (You may complete part of the application and return later to complete it if you need to do so: information will be saved.)

C. Submit or request submission of other application materials when required by your specific program:

1. Statement of Goals may be submitted during online application process into a form provided; you may also mail your statement to RAGS (international applications to OIA).
2. Request that your letters of recommendation be e-mailed or sent to RAGS at gradapps@kent.ed (international applications to OIA at intladm@kent.edu).
   
3. If applying for a graduate assistantship or teaching fellowship, print the Application for Assistantship and send to Graduate Secretary in English.
   
4. E-mail or mail your writing sample to Rags at gradapps@kent.ed (international applications to OIA at intladm@kent.edu).
   

D. Review Application Status: After you have submitted your application, you can always go back to Apply Now (login link at bottom of page) to view the status of your application to view which materials have been received and what is still missing from your application.  Only completed applications will be considered for admission and/or assistantships.

Find specific application forms for Transient Graduate Students, Workshop-Only Students, Guest, Non-Degree, and Re-Application Graduate Students on the Apply Now website as well.

Specific Program Information:

Find specific program information by following these links:


Application Deadlines:

• PhD applicants: February 1 (Rhetoric & Composition by January 15)
  
• MA applicants seeking Graduate Assistantships or Fellowships: February 1
• MA applicants NOT seeking Assistantships or Fellowships are considered year-round

Graduate Application Contact Information:

Dawn Lashua Graduate Secretary Department of English Kent State University P.O.Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242-0001 (330) 672-1708 Contact

Raymond Craig Graduate Studies Coordinator Department of English Kent State University P.O.Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242-0001 (330) 672-2676 Contact

Research and Graduate Studies Office of Graduate Services Kent State University P.O. Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242-0001 (330) 672-2661 International Applicants: Contact OIA