Forever Buckeye Form (PDF)

If you graduated from an Ohio high school or completed home instruction here, you qualify for in-state tuition if you enroll in an Ohio institution, have permanent U.S. residency, and establish Ohio domicile upon enrollment. Complete the Forever Buckeye form and submit your Ohio high school transcript or equivalent, along with proof of current Ohio residency. Non-U.S. citizens must provide immigration or visa status documents.

This provision is for students who left the state of Ohio and have returned to re-establish Ohio residency.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Release Form (FlashLine)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal Law that protects the privacy of students education records, both financial and academic. For the student's protection, FERPA limits release of student record information without the student's explicit written consent; however it also gives the student's parent(s)/guardian(s) the right to review those records if the parent(s)/guardian(s) claim the student as a dependent on their Federal Income Tax Return.

Email Address and Personal Web Pages (FlashLine)

All currently enrolled students are assigned a Kent State University email account, which is the official University means of communication. Students are responsible for all information sent to them via their University assigned account. Please check your email often through FlashLine. Log into FlashLine, click on Settings and then access the Email Addresses / Personal Web Pages under the Secure Account Access Section. You can view and update additional email addresses and your personal web page.

Disclosure of Directory Information (FlashLine)

Kent State University may share directory information upon individual request but doesn't provide student lists to non-affiliated agencies for solicitation. Unless you opt out, your name, email, phone, and major will appear in the student online Phone Directory in FlashLine. Directory info includes name, address, class standing, enrollment status, field of study, dates of attendance, participation in activities, and athletic team data.

Diploma Replacement (Web Page)

As a graduate, you can buy a replacement diploma for a lost or damaged one, or get duplicates for home or office. Replacement diplomas will have current university officer signatures and may differ from the original. Submit a Legal Name Change Request before ordering if needed. Order online through Parchment Exchange with a major credit card. Standard fee is $25 for non-expedited mailing. Expedited shipping is available for extra cost but doesn't speed up processing. Processing takes 7-10 business days.

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