Office of Global Education (OGE) | 330-672-7980
www.kent.edu/globaleducation
The Office of Global Education is responsible for processing international admissions, advising international students and scholars, and overseeing all education abroad initiatives and international partnerships. The Office of Global Education’s primary mission is to internationalize the Kent State University experience for the benefit of all students, faculty, and staff.
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) | 330-672-7980
isss@kent.edu | www.kent.edu/isss
Our objective is to assist international students and scholars on maintaining their visa status while studying at Kent State University. We also encourage students and scholars to attend our many programs and events, which provides them an opportunity to meet other international and domestic students. The ISSS advisors also help international students and scholars with cultural adjustment issues and other issues they may face as new students to Kent State University and living in the United States.
ESL Center | 330-672-3818
esl@kent.edu | www.kent.edu/english/esl-center
The ESL Center provides intensive English language instruction to international students who want to enter American universities or learn English for other personal or professional reasons. Our mission is to prepare you for your undergraduate or graduate studies in the United States of America. The ESL Center is committed to academic excellence through flexibility in program design. All courses are available at various proficiency levels to insure that students receive the best English training possible.