Workshops
Come together with other students in your college to meet your Dean. You'll build some pride for your major and new academic home before going to Convocation together. All new students are required to attend the Dean's Welcome for their respective college during this time. Please find your specific college and location below:
| College | Location |
| College of Architecture and Environmental Design | Schwartz 177 |
| College of Aeronautics and Engineering | 214 Oscar Ritchie Hall |
| College of Arts and Sciences | Ballroom and Ballroom Balcony, Kent Student Center |
| College of The Arts | Center for Performing Arts |
| Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship | 100 & 200 Business Admin |
| College of Communication and Information | 165 Center for Visual Arts |
| College of Education, Health and Human Services | Cartwright Hall Auditorium 306 |
| College of Public Health | 231 Moulton Hall |
| College of Nursing | KIVA |
| University College | Bowman 133 |
| College of Applied and Technical Studies (AGD Majors) | 313 Kent Student Center |
Convocation introduces incoming first-year students to the administration of the university and serves as their first academic ceremony. This is required for all new students.
Grab a free lunch and meet other incoming Golden Flashes sponsored by the President's Office! It is recommended that you enjoy your grab-and-go lunch in a location that is close to your service project location. This is required for all new students.
Group One | 1:30pm -3:00pm |
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| College of Architecture and Environmental Design | ||||||
| College of Public Health | ||||||
| College of Nursing | ||||||
| University College - Exploratory | ||||||
| College of Communication and Information | ||||||
| College of Education, Health and Human Services | ||||||
Group Two | 3:30pm-5:00pm |
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| College of Arts and Sciences | ||||||
| College of The Arts | ||||||
| Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship | ||||||
| College of Aeronautics and Engineering | ||||||
| College of Applied and Technical Studies (Animation Game Design Majors) |
In partnership with Kent State University, the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Kent invites you to Kent Connections! Head to Kent State's City Green, located just past the Center for Architecture and Environmental Design, towards downtown Kent. Enjoy music, lawn games, and food from local vendors who will be on site serving up some of the best food the City of Kent has to offer (cash + card accepted). You'll also get to meet local organizations, businesses, and campus resources. Don't want to walk? Catch a trolley at Manchester Field to get dropped off at the City Green.
Prepare to have your mind blown! Hypnotist Michael C. Anthony uses student volunteers from the audience to give an outstanding fun-filled performance! Who knows, you could be selected to be hypnotized. Please arrive early as this event fills up quickly!
Let’s see your Blue and Gold Spirit! Join us at the MACC for the “This is Kent State” pep-rally and help us kick off a new and exciting season of Kent State Athletics. This fun-filled event will have prizes, giveaways, games, and more. Be sure to wear blue and gold and #PackTheMACC
Stick around after Blastoff! for the official Blastoff! After Party featuring DJ Smillz! The Blastoff! After Party is co-sponsored by your Undergraduate Student Government (USG).
A welcome social event where new Honors students can meet continuing Honors students while enjoying some New Baltimore Ice Cream! All incoming Honors students will take a picture together at 2:30 PM. For this picture, we ask that you wear the Honors College t-shirt given to you during move-in and check-in.
Come learn more about education abroad opportunities while tie-dying t-shirts with the Education Abroad team! Education Abroad t-shirts and tie-dye materials will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
