Graduate Admit Types
| Admit Type | Choose This Option If: | Credit Hour Limits | Application Fee (Domestic/International) | Materials Required: | Enrollment Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumnus | You have already earned a master’s or doctoral degree from Kent State University. | Unlimited Credits earned will not apply to a degree. | $25/$25 | No additional materials required. | Re-enroll for up to 6 years. |
| Certificate | You want to earn a graduate certificate in a specific area. | Limited to credit hours required to earn the certificate. | $25/$25 | Additional materials required. Please view our Graduate Programs webpage for more information | Until credential is earned.** |
| Guest | You have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and have no current interest in pursuing a degree. | Six Credits earned will not apply to a degree. | $25/$25 | No additional materials required. | Re-enroll for up to 6 years.* |
| License/Endorsement | You have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and wish to pursue teacher or principal licensure. You do not currently hold a teacher license and wish to pursue initial licensure in Middle Childhood or Special Education. You currently hold a teacher license and wish to pursue additional teacher or principal licensure. | Limited to credit hours required to earn the license/endorsement. | $25/$25 | Additional materials required. Please view our Graduate Programs webpage for more information. | Until credential is earned.** |
| Non-Degree | You have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and have no current interest in pursuing a degree. | Unlimited Up to 12 may be eligible to transfer to a degree program. | $25/$25 | Additional materials required. Please view our Graduate Programs webpage for more information. | 1 year** |
*If student is not enrolled 1 out of 3 consecutive terms, complete the reactivation form – no new app is required within the 6 year span.
**Student needs to be enrolled in 1 out of 3 consecutive terms to remain active.
Application Deadlines
*Application deadlines and start terms vary for each program. Please visit our Graduate Programs webpage for more information and consult with the academic department to verify program-specific application deadlines.