Learn What You'll Need to Apply and When
Applying to Kent State University is easy to do, but we're here to help guide you through the process. Here you'll find requirements, deadlines and a helpful checklist designed just for you.
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First-Year Students
You are considered a first-year student if you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school.
Transfer Students
You are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school.
International Students
Undergraduate International Students
As a new, first-year undergraduate international applicant, you must finish secondary school in your home country by the time of enrollment to be eligible for university. Select this option to apply for an associate or bachelor’s degree.
Undergraduate International Transfer Students
If you have previously taken post-secondary or college-level courses, or if you are already enrolled in a post-secondary (higher education) institution, then you are required to apply as a transfer student.
Graduate International Students
Choose this option if you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral). Please note that admission requirements and deadlines will vary from program to program.
English as a Second Language
If you are only interested in learning English and do not intend to enter a degree program, Kent’s ESL Center offers several programs that provide intensive English language instruction to international students. If you intend to enter a degree program under Conditional Admission, please apply directly to the degree program.
Additional International Student Types
Online Degree International Students
Undergraduate Online Students
Select this option if you would like to take classes for your undergraduate degree completely online.
Graduate Online Students
Select this option if you would like to take classes for your graduate degree or certification program completely online.
Graduate Students
Graduate Degree Students
Choose this option if you are pursuing a master's, doctoral, education specialist or podiatric medicine degree.
Graduate Non-Degree Students
Choose this option if you are pursuing a certificate, license, endorsement, transient, guest or alumnus option.
Podiatric Medicine Students
Choose this if you are interested in pursuing a doctor of podiatric medicine degree, which combines clinical and surgical care.
Online Degree Students
Undergraduate Online Students
Select this option if you would like to take classes for your undergraduate degree completely online.
Graduate Online Students
Select this option if you would like to take classes for your graduate degree or certification program completely online.
Additional Types of Applicants
College Credit Plus
Choose this option if you are an Ohio high school student who wants to participate in College Credit Plus while in high school.
Former Students
Choose this option if you are a former Kent State student or graduate who has not attended another college or university since you were previously enrolled.
Guest Students
Choose this option if you would like to take a limited number of courses at Kent State for credit.
Post-Undergraduate Students
Choose this option if you have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university, yet wish to take additional undergraduate courses.
First-Year Students
You are considered a first-year student if you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school.
Undergraduate Online Students
Select this option if you would like to take classes for your undergraduate degree completely online.
Graduate Online Students
Select this option if you would like to take classes for your graduate degree or certification program completely online.
Transfer Students
Transfer Students
You are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school.
Online Degree Transfer Students
Undergraduate Online Students
Select this option if you would like to take classes for your undergraduate degree completely online.
Graduate Online Students
Select this option if you would like to take classes for your graduate degree or certification program completely online.