We are glad that you have chosen to become a Golden Flash! The Office of Student Success Programs is here to partner with you and Golden Flash Family members to make the first year extraordinary.

Kent State University offers academic and co-curricular experiences that will amaze and excite you. Our office will serve as the connection to those experiences to help you transition and persist to graduation. We look forward to working with you and your family to make the first year all that you desire it to be.

  • Orientation

    The next step in becoming a Golden Flash is attending the orientation program.  At orientation you will have the opportunity get your Flashcard, connect with your academic home and register for classes!

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  • KSU Kickoff

    During this one-of-a-kind welcome celebration, you will engage in four days of activities and events that will help you become more familiar with the Kent State University community, faculty and staff, make new friends and prepare to start off the fall 2022 semester!

    KSU Kickoff

  • First-Year Experience Course

    The final step of DKS orientation, The First-Year Experience(FYE) Course, provides a foundational experience for first-year students to connect with the University and their peers.

     View first-Year Experience info