Transfer Students
Choose this option if you have enrolled in a college or university after graduation from high school, but have not completed a bachelor's degree.
First-Year Students
Choose this option if you have not attended any college or university after graduation from high school.
Richie Dell, a senior molecular biology major, has navigated the last three years as a Kent State University Honors College student as well as a pitcher for the Kent State Men’s Baseball team. ...
What do I need to have ready or bring with me when I attend my First Step day?
Plan to attend First Step from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Critical information pertaining to registration will be provided so plan your day accordingly to attend First Step for its duration.
What do I do if want to change my major?
Contact the Office of Admissions in writing with your current major and requested change. They can be reached at starkadmissions@kent.edu. If you are changing to music, you will be required to complete a placement & audition process.
I took an AP exam, how do I report my score?
Send your scores directly to Kent State University. We can only accept scores officially submitted by the College Board. Once your credit is received and processed it will be added to your student record. If your scores are not official, please let your advisor know which exams you completed so we can help guide your course selection.
My transcripts are not up to date or not on file, how do I take care of this?
You will need to contact the college or university where you took your classes and have them send an official copy of your transcript to starkadmissions@kent.edu. Please bring an unofficial copy of your current transcript with you to First Step in case your classes have not been processed. We will use this information to help advise you on classes to prevent overlap.
Make sure you have your final high school transcript sent to Kent State Stark after graduation.
I can't attend my scheduled First Step date, how do I change it?
Contact Kristi Yerian at 330-244-3278 or starkfirststep@kent.edu. You also can cancel your current reservation and a place a new one online.
Kent Campus
Dear Kent State University Student, This email is to inform you that wastewater samples taken from your residence hall continue to show a significant increase in the COVID-19 virus. What Does This Mean? Wastewater samples are collected from sewer lines that connect your residence hall and others. We monitor these samples because they are an early indicator of COVID-19; the virus shows up in wastewater often days before a person knows they are infected. COVID-19 virus in wastewater does not tell us who is infected or how many people are infected but is a key indicator of virus spread. ...