What is Transfer Kent State (TKS)?

Transfer Kent State (TKS) is your required orientation experience where you will meet with your academic advisor to register for classes, learn about campus resources and so much more. You can register for your preferred TKS date in your admissions portal.

Registration opens Oct. 1 for incoming spring students and Jan. 14 for incoming fall students. TKS is a required orientation program where you will meet with your academic advisor and schedule all your classes.

Learn more about TKS on our webpage.

Placement Testing Before Attending TKS

You must complete any and all placement testing at least three days before attending TKS or before meeting your academic advisor. Information on "ALEKS," the mathematics placement assessment can be found here. Information on the foreign language placement assessment can be found here.