Hi there, Junior!

Junior year is the time to visit colleges and explore majors to find your fit. Luckily, Kent State offers plenty of events, endless resources to answer all your questions and numerous ways to immerse yourself in the Kent State experience!

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Your Junior Year Checklist

Start visiting colleges

You can visit Kent State by scheduling a campus tour or attending our biggest on-campus visit day, Preview KSU! If you can't make it to campus, you can always take a virtual tour.

Meet with your school counselor

Your school counselor will ensure you are on track to meet all high school graduation requirements and college-preparation goals. 

Discover ways to earn college credit and get a head start toward your degree

Talk to your school counselor about Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), dual-enrollment or College Credit Plus (CCP) classes. In Ohio, you can also earn college credit by completing a career-technical education program. 

Learn about college costs and financial aid

Kent State works hard to make college affordable with scholarships and many types of financial aid. See what options are available for you by visiting our webpage.

Speak with your KSU admissions counselor

You have a designated personal admissions counselor assigned to you based on your region and high school, and they are eager to answer any questions about Kent State that you may have!

Explore the Kent State Honors College

Renowned and historic, the Kent State University Honors College offers students unique benefits and endless academic opportunities. Honors programs are also available at the Stark Campus and Trumbull Campus. 

Schedule standardized test dates

All Kent State campuses are test-optional. You are welcome to send your scores using these codes: 

  • ACT (3284)

  • SAT (1367) 

 

Ready to Explore Kent State?

 

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Explore Life at KSU

Want to learn more about what life is like at Kent State? Take a virtual tour of campus, explore our over 300 undergraduate academic programs and see for yourself what makes our student life special.

Explore Life at Kent State
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Visit Campus

Students tell us time and time again that they knew Kent State was the place for them as soon as they set foot on our beautiful campus. Be our guest at any of our eight campuses in Northeast Ohio and experience KSU's welcoming, home-like energy for yourself!

Schedule A Visit
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The Golden Location

With our award-winning college town, easy access to four major cities, and endless recreational activities at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, it's no wonder why Kent, Ohio, is nicknamed the "Golden Location."

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Academic Prestige

Did you know KSU is the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists by U.S. News & World Report? We're also one of only seven institutions in Ohio to be recognized as an elite research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education!

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Chat with Your Admissions Counselor

Did you know you have a personal admissions counselor already assigned to you based on your region and high school? Your counselor is your go-to person at Kent State, committed to guiding you through the college process.

Meet My Admissions Counselor
 

 

Explore the Kent Campus

 

Virtual Tour 

Explore Regional Campuses

 

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