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You have decided to apply to Kent State University, one of Ohio’s top universities. Kent State offers graduate programs in a variety of academic areas, including more than 50 master's programs in more than 100 areas of specialization as well as 23 doctoral programs with more than 50 specializations.

The application process continues here if you are seeking to complete a graduate application and are a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident. If you are an International student, please use the International Application to apply for admission.

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Carefully read the descriptions below and determine which one best fits your profile.

Master's Degree Application

Choose this option if:

  • You have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution or have met the requirements for a baccalaureate degree that will be awarded prior to beginning your graduate study. Kent State University is authorized to grant 14 master’s degrees in more than 200 areas of concentration.

Attention applicants to the College of Business Master’s program: Please select the "College of Business Master’s Application: Summer 2017 & Fall 2017" link at the top of the page if you are seeking admission to Summer 2017 or Fall 2017 terms. If you are seeking admission to the Spring 2017 term please select the "Apply to the Master’s Program" link below.

Get tips for the Master's Program Application Apply to the Master's Program

Doctoral

Choose this option if:

  • You have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • You have earned a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution, (Certain exclusions may apply; please consult the graduate catalog to verify requirements for specific programs).
  • You are interested in becoming a professional scholar, college and university teacher, or independent researcher in private, industrial or governmental research institutions.

Get tips for the Doctoral Program Application Apply to the Doctoral Program

Online Degrees & Certificate Programs

Choose this option if:

  • You would like to apply to a graduate program where classes can be taken completely online.

Apply to Online Degree and Certificate Programs

Non-Degree Application

Choose this option if:

  • You have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • You do not want to earn a graduate degree, but do want to take a limited number of graduate courses for self-improvement, intellectual curiosity or expansion of areas of professional expertise.

Get tips for the Non-Degree Application Apply to take Non-Degree Courses

Guest Application

Choose this option if:

  • You have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • You want to take a limited number of courses at Kent State University, but do not currently have an interest in pursuing a degree.
  • You have taken fewer than six graduate course hours at Kent State University in the past.

Get tips for the Guest Application Apply as a Guest

Kent State M.A. & Ph.D. Alumnus Application (No Degree) 

Choose this option if:

  • You have already earned a graduate degree from Kent State University and want to continue in graduate coursework without pursuing another degree program.
  • You don't want to earn a graduate degree, but do want to take a limited number of graduate courses for self-improvement, intellectual curiosity or expansion of areas of professional expertise.

Get Tips for applying as a Kent State Alumnus Apply As a Kent State Alumnus

Certificate

Choose this option if:

  • You are a graduate degree-seeking or graduate non-degree student and want to earn a certificate in a specific area. Graduate certificate programs deliver focused instruction and formalized guidance in a flexible manner.

Get tips for applying to a certificate program Apply to a Certificate Program

Transient

Choose this option if:

  • You are enrolled in a graduate degree program in good standing at another university and want to take coursework from Kent State University.

Get tips for applying as a Transient Student Apply as a Transient Student

Educational Specialist

Choose this option if:

  • You already hold a master's degree and are seeking an educational specialist degree (Ed.S.).

Get tips for applying to the Ed.S. Program Apply to the Ed.S. Program