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Next Steps for Admitted Students

  1. Log in to the Kent State student portal, FlashLine, and follow the instructions for a new user. Once logged in, you can review your student checklist. Details about logging in are below.
  2. Review your new freshman priority dates for financial aid, on-campus housing and the Destination Kent State (DKS) new student orientation program. Details about priority dates are below.
  3. Confirm your place in the class by paying the $150 enrollment fee. Details about the enrollment fee are below.
  4. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning OCT. 1 to apply for financial aid and don't forget to complete your scholarship search. Visit the financial aid website for more information.
  5. Apply for on-campus housing beginning FEB. 1 or submit the exemption form.
  6. Register for new student orientation, Destination Kent State, beginning FEB 1.
  7. Check out all of our visit opportunities Visit Kent State.
  8. Submit your final high school transcript, Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate scores and college transcripts for any college courses completed during high school.
  9. Review class scheduling timelines and tuition payment options on the One Stop for Student Services website.
  10. For parking information, visit the parking services website.
  11. Move in and attend KSU Kickoff activities! See the Student Success Programs website for details.
Kent State Students on the Risman Plaza


FlashLine is Kent State’s secure online portal and is the gateway to world-class Intranet services. To log in for the first time, go to login.kent.edu, click on "Start here" after "New user?".

Enter your username. This is the first part of your email address (ex. "janedoe@kent.edu" is "janedoe"). Refer to your admission letter for your Kent State email address and your username.

New students are given a temporary password when their account is created. Enter your temporary password.

The format of the password is: mmmyyxxxxx where:
mmm = first three letters of the birth month
yy = last two digits of the birth year
xxxxx = last five digits of the Kent State Identification Number (see admission letter).

Once you have successfully logged in with this temporary password, you will be prompted to select a new password. You are also asked to provide an alternate email address and to answer challenge questions that you can use to reset your password in case it is forgotten.

If you need login assistance, contact the Help Desk at 330-672-4357 or go to support.kent.edu.


New Freshman Entering in the Spring 2021 Semester

Oct. 1, 2020 - Destination Kent State (DKS) orientation registration opens
Oct. 15, 2020 – On-campus housing application opens 
Jan. 19, 2021 – Spring 2021 classes begin

New Freshman Entering in the Summer 2021 Semester

Oct. 1, 2020 – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens for 2020-21 academic year
Feb. 1, 2021 – On-campus housing application opens 8 a.m.
Feb. 1, 2021 - Destination Kent State (DKS) orientation registration opens
May 1, 2021 – Priority deadline to submit the $150 enrollment fee to confirm your place in the freshman class
May 20, 2021 – Intersession classes begin
June 10, 2021 – Summer I classes begin
June 10, 2021 – Summer II classes begin
July 15, 2021 – Summer III classes begin

New Freshman Entering in the Fall 2021 Semester

Oct. 1, 2020 – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens for 2020-21 academic year
Feb. 1, 2021 – On-campus housing application opens 
Feb. 1, 2021 – Destination Kent State (DKS) orientation registration opens
May 1, 2021 – Priority deadline to submit the $150 enrollment fee to confirm your place in the freshman class
TBA – Residence hall move in
Aug. 23-25, 2021 – KSU Kickoff
Aug. 26, 2021 – Fall classes begin


To pay the enrollment fee online, log in to FlashLine and click on the My Lists and the checkmark icon in the upper right-hand corner. Click on Pay Enrollment Fee and follow the payment instructions.

If you prefer, you may mail in a $150 check payable to Kent State University Admissions Office. Make sure you write your Kent State identification number in the memo line of the check to ensure that the payment is credited to the correct student account. Phone payments will not be accepted.

The enrollment fee is refundable until May 1. You can request a refund in writing to Enrollment Fee Refund, Admissions Office, Kent State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH, 44242-0001. No refunds of the enrollment fee will be made after May 1.


KSUview is an easy and safe way to share your student information such as financial aid, personal information (address, phone and email), registration (status and schedule) and your student account (detail, summary, tax notification and holds). If you would like to give your parents or guardian access to your information, complete these steps:

  • Log in to FlashLine and select Student in the left-hand column.
  • Under Student select Resources.
  • Under Resources select Requests and Authorizations.
  • The webpage will be displayed; double click on KSUview.
  • Choose Add Designee and fill in the fields for First Name, Last Name and Email Address for the person you’re giving access to; click Add Designee.
  • Click on Expand (designee name). In the Profile tab, complete the information requested for your designee. On the Authorization tab, select the items you’d like your designee to view online.


Creating and embracing an inclusive environment is important to the mission of Kent State University. We recognize that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves, so Kent State has established a process for students to request a preferred name.

Here are the steps for indicating a preferred name:

  • Log in to FlashLine and select Student in the left-hand column.
  • Under Student select Resources.
  • Under Resources select Requests and Authorizations.
  • The webpage will be displayed; double click on Preferred Name Request.
  1. Review your student’s admission letter and notify the Admissions Office of any changes to your address, phone number or student’s intended major by calling 800-988-5368.
  2. Have your student log in to FlashLine and follow the instructions for a new user. Once logged in, you can both review the student checklist.
  3. Set up your parent/guardian KSUview account now if you would like to view your student’s financial aid, personal information, registration and student account information. Details about KSUview are below.
  4. Pay the $150 enrollment fee to reserve your student’s place in the incoming class. Details about the enrollment fee are below.
  5. Review new freshman priority dates for financial aid, on-campus housing and the Destination Kent State (DKS) new student orientation program. Details about priority dates are below.
  6. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible.
  7. Apply for financial aid now and complete a scholarship search.
  8. Explore the Parent and Family Engagement website and join the KSU Parent Facebook page.
  9. Apply for on-campus housing beginning FEB. 1, or submit the Mandatory Housing Exemption form on the residence services website. Details about housing options are below.
  10. Have your student schedule a Destination Kent State (DKS) new student orientation date. Registration begins FEB. 1 and parents, family and guests are invited to attend. 
  11. Make sure your student completes placement assessments online at least three days before attending DKS. These will be available in FlashLine.
  12. Submit your student’s final high school transcript, AP/IB scores and college transcripts for any college courses completed during high school to the Admissions Office.
  13. Review class scheduling timelines and tuition payment options with your student on the One Stop website.
  14. For parking information and to purchase a parking pass, visit the parking services website.
  15. Review Residence Hall Move-in details and have your student attend KSU Kickoff activities!

*For all questions regarding tuition, fees, room and board visit Tuition & Fees page.

Kent State students and their parents


New Freshman Entering in the Summer/Fall 2021 Semester

Oct. 1, 2020 – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens for 2020-21 academic year
Feb. 1, 2021 – On-campus housing application opens
Feb. 1, 2021 – Destination Kent State (DKS) orientation registration opens
May 1, 2021 – Priority deadline to submit the $150 enrollment fee to confirm your place in the freshman class
May 20, 2021 – Intersession classes begin
June 10, 2021 – Summer I classes begin
June 10, 2021 – Summer II classes begin
July 15, 2021 – Summer III classes begin
TBA – Residence hall move in
Aug. 22-25, 2021 – KSU Kickoff
Aug. 26, 2021 – Fall classes begin


KSUview provides a safe and easy way for your student to identify you as a designee and grant you permission to view selected student information​​​ such as financial aid, personal information (address, phone and email), registration (status and schedule) and student account information (detail, summary, tax notification and holds). For a parent or guardian to be added as a designee, the following steps must be completed by the student: 

  • Log in to FlashLine and select Student in the left-hand column.
  • Under Student select Resources.
  • Under Resources select Requests and Authorizations.
  • The webpage will be displayed; double click on KSUview.
  • Choose Add Designee and fill in the fields for First Name, Last Name and Email Address for the person you’re giving access to; click Add Designee.
  • Click on Expand (designee name). In the Profile tab, complete the information requested for your designee. On the Authorization tab, select the items you’d like your designee to view online.

 


To pay the enrollment fee online, log in to FlashLine and click on the My Lists and the checkmark icon in the upper right-hand corner in FlashLine. Click on Pay Enrollment Fee and follow the payment instructions.

If you prefer, you may mail in a $150 check payable to Kent State University Admissions Office. Make sure you write your Kent State identification number in the memo line of the check to ensure that the payment is credited to the correct student account. Phone payments will not be accepted.

The enrollment fee is refundable until May 1. You can request a refund in writing to Enrollment Fee Refund, Admissions Office, Kent State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH, 44242-0001. No refunds of the enrollment fee will be made after May 1.

 

  • Go to the residence services website to review our outstanding on-campus housing options. Be sure to click on the Learning Communities tab for information on Kent State’s many academic partnerships and initiatives.
  • Housing assignments are made based on the date of the submitted application. The $40 housing application fee is a one-time, nonrefundable fee to apply for on-campus housing. The $200 housing pre-payment will be applied as a credit to the fall invoice. It is refundable if a request is made in writing to Residence Services by May 1. No refunds will be made after May 1. Housing assignments will be communicated to students via email in late May.
  • All incoming freshmen are required to live on campus for their first two years. Incoming freshmen who live within a 50-mile radius of the Kent Campus may choose to commute from the permanent address of their parents or legal guardian. Students who choose this option must submit the Mandatory Housing Exemption form, which is available on the Residence Services website. Incoming freshmen who do not have an exemption are required to live on campus.
  1. Log in to FlashLine and follow the instructions for a new user. Once logged in, you can review your enrollment checklist. Details about logging in are below.
  2. Review your priority dates for financial aid, on-campus housing and Transfer Kent State orientation program. Details about priority dates are below.
  3. Check your new Kent State email regularly for important updates and next step information.
  4. Attend Transfer Kent State (TKS). TKS is a required orientation where you will meet with an academic advisor and register for your fall classes. Sign up on the Transfer Kent State website.
  5. Apply for financial aid and complete your scholarship search. Visit the financial aid website for more information.
  6. Submit Your Final Transcripts. If you had in-progress coursework or have completed additional classes since your initial transcript was submitted, forward your final transcripts to the Admissions Office.
  7. Confirm your attendance by paying the $95 Transfer Enrollment Fee online through FlashLine.
  8. If you are looking to live on-campus, apply for on-campus housing on the residence services website. For information about off-campus housing, visit the Commuter and Off-Campus Student Organization (COSO) website.
  9. Move in and attend KSU Kickoff activities! See the Student Success Website for details.
  10. Purchase a Parking Permit. Visit the parking services website for parking information.
  11. Get your Kent State ID, FLASHcard! See current instructions on how to upload your photo and where to pick up your FLASHcard.
Kent State Students Flash Their Camera Lights


FlashLine is Kent State’s secure online portal and is the gateway to world-class Intranet services. To log in for the first time, go to login.kent.edu, click on "Start here" after "New user?".

Enter your username. This is the first part of your email address (ex. "janedoe@kent.edu" is "janedoe"). Refer to your admission letter for your Kent State email address and your username.

New students are given a temporary password when their account is created. Enter your temporary password.

The format of the password is: mmmyyxxxxx where:
mmm = first three letters of the birth month
yy = last two digits of the birth year
xxxxx = last five digits of the Kent State Identification Number (see admission letter).

Once you have successfully logged in with this temporary password, you will be prompted to select a new password. You are also asked to provide an alternate email address and to answer challenge questions that you can use to reset your password in case it is forgotten.

If you need login assistance, contact the Help Desk at 330-672-4357 or go to support.kent.edu.

Transfer Students Entering in the Summer/Fall 2021 Semester

Oct. 1, 2020 – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens for 2020-21 academic year
Feb. 1, 2021 – On-campus housing application opens
Feb. 1, 2021 – Transfer Kent State (TKS) orientation registration opens
TBA – Residence hall move in
Aug. 23-25, 2021 – KSU Kickoff
Aug. 26, 2021 – Fall classes begin


A Transfer Credit Evaluation is a report of how your credits transferred from your previous school(s) and is provided to all transfer students. You will receive an email notification in your @kent.edu email account once your Transfer Credit Evaluation is complete. To access your report, log in to your FlashLine account and follow these steps:

  1. Click on the Student category on the left, then expand the Resources section. Next, click on Advising and GPS.
  2. In the Advising and GPS section, click on GPS Audit and Plan. A new window will open.
  3. On the left side of the page, under the GPS Audits tab, click on What-If.
  4. Under the What-If blue bar, choose the following options in the corresponding drop-down boxes:
    1. Level: Undergraduate
    2. Degree: Transfer Articulation
    3. Catalog: your catalog year
  5. Above the What-If blue bar, click the Process What-If button.
  6. Your transfer evaluation will open.
  7. If you have trouble accessing your FlashLine account, call 330-672-HELP for assistance.


Creating and embracing an inclusive environment is important to the mission of Kent State University. We recognize that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves, so Kent State has established a process for students to request a preferred name.

Begin the process by logging in to FlashLine below.

  • log in to FlashLine and select Student in the left-hand column.
  • Under Student select Resources.
  • Under Resources select Requests and Authorizations.
  • The webpage will be displayed; double click on Preferred Name Request.
  1. Log in to FlashLine and follow the instructions for a new user. Once logged in, you can review your enrollment checklist. Details about logging in are below.
  2. Review your priority dates for financial aid, on-campus housing and Transfer Kent State orientation program. Details about priority dates are below.
  3. Check your new Kent State email regularly for important updates and next step information.
  4. Register for Classes!
    1. Post-Undergraduate students: Register for classes via the Student menu in FlashLine. Contact your academic advising office for advising and registration assistance.
    2. Guest Students: Register for classes via the Student menu in FlashLine. Enrollment and course registration information for guest students can be found at www.kent.edu/guest. If you need additional assistance, please send an email message to guest@kent.edu. 
  5. Visit the financial aid website for more information on available financial aid.
  6. Post-Undergraduate students: Submit Your Final Transcripts. If you had in-progress coursework or have completed additional classes since your initial transcript was submitted, forward your final transcripts to the Admissions Office.
  7. If you are looking to live on-campus, apply for on-campus housing on the residence services website. For information about off-campus housing, visit the Commuter and Off-Campus Student Organization (COSO) website.
  8. Purchase a Parking Permit. Visit the parking services website for parking information.
  9. Get your Kent State ID, FLASHcard! See current instructions on how to upload your photo and where to pick up your FLASHcard.
Students sit in a class


FlashLine is Kent State’s secure online portal and is the gateway to world-class Intranet services. To log in for the first time, go to login.kent.edu, click on "Start here" after "New user?".

Enter your username. This is the first part of your email address (ex. "janedoe@kent.edu" is "janedoe"). Refer to your admission letter for your Kent State email address and your username.

New students are given a temporary password when their account is created. Enter your temporary password.

The format of the password is: mmmyyxxxxx where:
mmm = first three letters of the birth month
yy = last two digits of the birth year
xxxxx = last five digits of the Kent State Identification Number (see admission letter).

Once you have successfully logged in with this temporary password, you will be prompted to select a new password. You are also asked to provide an alternate email address and to answer challenge questions that you can use to reset your password in case it is forgotten.

If you need login assistance, contact the Help Desk at 330-672-4357 or go to support.kent.edu.

Transfer Students Entering in the Summer/Fall 2021 Semester

Oct. 1, 2020 – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens for 2020-21 academic year
Feb. 1, 2021 – On-campus housing application opens
Feb. 1, 2021 – Transfer Kent State (TKS) orientation registration opens
TBA – Residence hall move in
Aug. 23-25, 2021 – KSU Kickoff
Aug. 26, 2021 – Fall classes begin


A Transfer Credit Evaluation is a report of how your credits transferred from your previous school(s) and is provided to all transfer students. You will receive an email notification in your @kent.edu email account once your Transfer Credit Evaluation is complete. To access your report, log in to your FlashLine account and follow these steps:

  1. Click on the Student category on the left, then expand the Resources section. Next, click on Advising and GPS.
  2. In the Advising and GPS section, click on GPS Audit and Plan. A new window will open.
  3. On the left side of the page, under the GPS Audits tab, click on What-If.
  4. Under the What-If blue bar, choose the following options in the corresponding drop-down boxes:
    1. Level: Undergraduate
    2. Degree: Transfer Articulation
    3. Catalog: your catalog year
  5. Above the What-If blue bar, click the Process What-If button.
  6. Your transfer evaluation will open.
  7. If you have trouble accessing your FlashLine account, call 330-672-HELP for assistance.


Creating and embracing an inclusive environment is important to the mission of Kent State University. We recognize that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves, so Kent State has established a process for students to request a preferred name.

Begin the process by logging in to FlashLine below.

  • log in to FlashLine and select Student in the left-hand column.
  • Under Student select Resources.
  • Under Resources select Requests and Authorizations.
  • The webpage will be displayed; double click on Preferred Name Request.

Get in Touch

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    Center for Student Involvement

    Find the student organization that’s right for you! The Center for Student Involvement is your link to more than 400 student organizations, including PRIDE!, Black United Students and Kent Interhall Council.

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  • Adult & Veteran Students

    Adult & Veteran Students

    Are you: 21 or older? In the military? A veteran or dependent of a veteran? Do you have full-time work or family responsibilities? Contact the Center for Adult and Veteran Services for information on special programs and services especially for you.

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  • Student Accessibility Services

    Student Accessibility Services

    Student Accessibility Services strives to create accessible and inclusive experiences for students with all types of disabilities as they learn, live and work at Kent State University.

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